1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using roads.gg ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

roads.gg is a community platform that provides information about road closures in Guernsey. The Service combines official data from the States of Guernsey with user-submitted reports.

Important: Information on this site is provided for general informational purposes only. Always verify road conditions through official channels and exercise caution when driving.

3. User Accounts

To submit reports and vote on closures, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Be responsible for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4. User Content

When you submit reports, photos, or other content ("User Content"), you grant roads.gg a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with the Service.

You agree not to submit content that:

• Is false, misleading, or intentionally inaccurate
• Infringes on any third party's intellectual property rights
• Contains personal information about others without their consent
• Is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or harassing
• Contains malware, spam, or advertising

5. Accuracy of Information

We strive to provide accurate information, but we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information on the Service. Official closure data is sourced from the States of Guernsey and user reports are community-submitted.

You acknowledge that:

• Road conditions can change rapidly
• User-submitted reports may not be verified
• The Service should not be your only source of information for road conditions
• You use the information at your own risk

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, roads.gg and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service or reliance on information provided.

7. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause, including for violation of these terms. You may delete your account at any time.

8. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Password (stored securely using bcrypt hashing)
• Username (optional)

Usage Information

We automatically collect:

• IP addresses (for rate limiting and security)
• Pages visited and actions taken
• Browser type and device information

User Content

Content you submit, including:

• Road closure reports
• Photos
• Votes on reports

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the Service
• Send you account-related emails (verification, password reset)
• Prevent abuse and ensure security
• Display your username on reports (if you choose to share it)

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:

• With service providers who assist in operating the Service
• When required by law or to protect our rights
• In anonymized, aggregated form for analytics

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

• Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
• HTTPS encryption
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Regular security reviews

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the information below.

Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. These are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled.

Contact

For questions about these terms or your privacy, please contact us at: [email protected]