Effective Date: 1st June 2026 | Governing Law: Province of British Columbia, Canada
Last updated: 1 June 2026
Bike Karma, its directors, officers, employees, contractors, volunteers, agents, technology partners, successors and assigns — the company that operates the Bike Karma platform, website, and mobile application.
Any individual, group, organization, non-profit, or business that organizes or leads an event or adventure listed on the Bike Karma platform, including but not limited to volunteer ride leaders, cycling clubs, outdoor guides, and partner organizations such as HUB Cycling, BC Cycling Coalition, and similar entities.
Bike Karma AND the Community Host of any event you register for, collectively.
The adult individual (19 years of age or older) who is agreeing to these terms by registering for or participating in any event on the Bike Karma platform.
Adventure Activities means all activities, events, experiences, or services organized, facilitated, promoted, or made available through the Bike Karma platform, including but not limited to: Road cycling and gravel cycling; Mountain biking and urban cycling; Hiking and trail walking; Open water swimming (lakes, rivers, ocean, harbours); Social events, coffee rides, and multi-activity group experiences; Any combination of the above ("multi-sport adventures"); All related travel, transit between activity segments, and use of parks, trails, and public or private land.
We believe in being upfront with our community. Here is what this agreement means in plain terms:
You're confirming that you understand outdoor adventures carry real risks — weather changes, falls, terrain hazards, open water conditions, and the actions of other people. You're agreeing not to hold Bike Karma or your Community Host legally responsible if something goes wrong, even if it happens due to their negligence.
Bike Karma is a community-first platform. Our hosts are mostly volunteers and local organizations who love the outdoors. Without this protection, a single legal claim could shut down the entire community. This agreement protects the people who make these adventures possible.
This agreement does not waive your rights in cases of gross negligence, intentional misconduct, or criminal acts. It also does not waive rights that cannot be waived under BC law.
I confirm that:
I have been advised to wear a properly fitted, approved safety helmet (meeting CSA, ANSI, Snell, or ASTM standards) when participating in any cycling activity, and I agree to comply.
I will comply with all applicable provincial and municipal road laws, trail regulations, park bylaws, and water safety regulations during any Adventure Activity.
I will honestly assess my own physical fitness, skill level, and health before participating in any event, and I will not participate in activities beyond my ability.
I will inform the Community Host of any relevant medical conditions, injuries, or physical limitations prior to the event.
I understand that Bike Karma and Community Hosts are not professional safety supervisors and that I am ultimately responsible for my own safety.
I understand and acknowledge that Adventure Activities involve inherent risks, dangers, and hazards. These include, but are not limited to:
In consideration of the Releasees permitting my participation in Adventure Activities through the Bike Karma platform, and for other good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which I acknowledge), I agree as follows:
I waive any and all claims — present and future — that I have or may have against the Releasees. I release the Releasees from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense, or injury, including death, that I may suffer or that my next of kin may suffer as a result of my participation in Adventure Activities, due to any cause whatsoever, including but not limited to: Negligence; Breach of contract; Breach of any statutory or other duty of care, including any duty of care owed under the Occupiers Liability Act, RSBC 1996, c. 337.
I agree to hold harmless and indemnify the Releasees for any and all liability, property damage, loss, or personal injury to any third party resulting from my participation in Adventure Activities.
I acknowledge that Bike Karma operates as a technology platform that facilitates connections between Community Hosts and Participants. Bike Karma does not organize, lead, supervise, or operate Adventure Activities directly. We are not a professional guide service. Our hosts are volunteers sharing their favourite routes, not certified safety supervisors. If you are looking for a hand-held tour experience, please hire a professional outfitter or similar services. But if you want grassroots community adventures, you're in the right place. Bike Karma is not directly responsible for the actions, omissions, or negligence of Community Hosts but we do our best to ensure that our hosts are thoroughly vetted before they're allowed to host/co-host adventures on our platform.
This agreement is effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns, and personal representatives in the event of my death or incapacity.
This agreement and any rights, duties, and obligations between the parties shall be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia. Any litigation shall be brought solely within the Province of British Columbia and within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of British Columbia.
If any provision of this agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
I confirm that:
I am in sufficient physical health to participate in the Adventure Activity I am registering for.
I am not aware of any medical condition that would make my participation inadvisable, or if I am, I have disclosed this to the Community Host.
I have provided accurate emergency contact information through my Bike Karma profile.
I consent to emergency medical treatment being sought on my behalf if I am incapacitated and unable to consent for myself during an Adventure Activity.
We love hyping up the community, here's what we ask permission for, and how to opt out if you're camera-shy. I understand and agree that:
Community Hosts and Bike Karma staff or representatives may take photographs and/or video recordings during Adventure Activities for purposes including but not limited to: event safety documentation, community highlights, social media, marketing materials, and app content.
I grant Bike Karma and the Community Host a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use my likeness in such photographs and videos for the above purposes.
I waive any right to inspect or approve such materials prior to use and any right to compensation for such use.
I understand and consent to the following data practices by Bike Karma, in compliance with British Columbia's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA):
All personal data is stored with industry-standard encryption (e.g., encryption at rest and in transit). Health and biometric data is treated as sensitive personal information and is never sold or shared with third parties for commercial purposes.
I have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of my personal data by contacting: hello@bikekarma.ca.
This agreement is made in the English language. In the event of any conflict between this English version and any translation, the English version shall prevail.
This section applies ONLY if you are bringing a minor (under 19 years of age) who is not independently registered as a Bike Karma user. As the parent or legal guardian of the minor participant named below, I confirm and agree to the following:
I have read and agree to all terms in Parts A through I of this agreement on behalf of the minor.
I have assessed the risks of the Adventure Activity and determined that it is appropriate for the minor's age, ability, and physical condition.
I accept full responsibility for the minor's participation and safety throughout the Adventure Activity.
I hold harmless and release the Releasees from all liability for any injury, loss, or damage suffered by the minor during the Adventure Activity, to the fullest extent permitted by BC law.
I understand that in BC, the enforceability of waivers signed on behalf of minors may be limited, and I agree to this clause in good faith as an acknowledgement of the risks involved.
I consent to emergency medical treatment being sought on behalf of the minor if they are injured and I am temporarily unreachable.
Minor's Full Name: _______________________________
Minor's Date of Birth: _______________________________
Relationship to Minor: _______________________________
I am 19 years of age or older (or I am the parent/guardian of a minor participant, as applicable).
I have read and fully understand this Release Agreement.
I am entering into this agreement voluntarily and without coercion.
I understand that I am waiving certain legal rights, including the right to sue the Releasees for negligence.
I am not relying on any oral or written representations by the Releasees other than what is set out in this agreement.
☐ I understand the risks, I take responsibility for my own safety, and I agree to help protect the volunteers who make this community possible. I agree to the Bike Karma Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement.
Full Legal Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________
Digital Signature / eSignature: _______________________________
Digital signing happens in the Bike Karma app — go to your Profile to sign the waiver before joining our listed adventures.
Bike Karma — Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement