Garmineo Terms of Use

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Garmineo website (including all subdomains, content, features, and tools, collectively the “Website”), as well as any interactions with Garmineo (“we,” “us,” or “our”) through the Website (e.g., creating an account, browsing products, submitting feedback). By accessing or using the Website, you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, along with Garmineo’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Purchase (as applicable to purchases made via the Website). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Website.

1. Eligibility to Use the Website

To use the Website, you must:

Be at least 13 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher). If you are under the age of majority, you may use the Website only with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian, who agrees to be bound by these Terms on your behalf.
Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement (e.g., not be a minor without guardian consent, or a person barred from using online services under applicable law).
Provide accurate, current, and complete information when required (e.g., when creating an account or submitting customer support requests).

2. Account Creation and Management

2.1 Account Registration

To access certain features of the Website (e.g., tracking orders, saving product preferences, submitting reviews), you may need to create a Garmineo account. When registering:

You must provide a valid email address (we recommend using the same address for communications related to purchases, as referenced in our Terms of Purchase) and create a secure password.
You agree to keep your account information (including password) confidential and secure. You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account, including unauthorized access by third parties.
You must notify us immediately at [email protected] if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account or a breach of security.

2.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account (and access to the Website) at any time, without prior notice, if:

You violate any provision of these Terms or our Privacy Policy.
You provide false, inaccurate, or incomplete information during registration.
Your account is inactive for a continuous period of 12 months (we may notify you via email before termination to allow reactivation).

You may also delete your account at any time by contacting customer support at [email protected]. Upon account deletion, we will retain your personal information only as required by law or as necessary to fulfill obligations outlined in our Privacy Policy.

3. Permitted Uses of the Website

You may use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. Permitted uses include:

Browsing product information (e.g., GPS-enabled devices for sports, outdoor, marine, automotive, and aviation markets).
Creating an account to track orders, save favorites, or submit reviews (in compliance with Section 5).
Purchasing products in accordance with our Terms of Purchase.
Submitting feedback, questions, or support requests via designated channels (e.g., emailing [email protected]).

4. Prohibited Uses of the Website

You agree not to use the Website for any of the following prohibited activities:

Illegal or Harmful Conduct: Violating any applicable local, state, national, or international law (e.g., transmitting content that is fraudulent, defamatory, or violates intellectual property rights).
Unauthorized Access: Attempting to access, modify, or disrupt any part of the Website (e.g., hacking, using automated tools to scrape data, or bypassing security measures).
Misuse of Content: Copying, reproducing, distributing, modifying, or creating derivative works of Website content (e.g., product images, descriptions, or logos) without our prior written permission (see Section 6 for intellectual property details).
Disruptive Behavior: Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or other harmful code; spamming (e.g., sending unsolicited messages via customer support); or interfering with the Website’s functionality or other users’ access.
Fraudulent Activity: Using the Website to make fraudulent purchases, impersonate another person or entity, or provide false information (e.g., fake shipping addresses or payment details).
Violation of Others’ Rights: Posting or sharing content that invades privacy, harasses, or harms others; or infringing on third-party intellectual property, trademarks, or copyrights.

5. User-Generated Content (UGC)

If you submit UGC to the Website (e.g., product reviews, feedback, or comments), you agree to the following:

Ownership and License: You retain ownership of your UGC, but you grant Garmineo a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, and modify your UGC for purposes related to the Website (e.g., publishing reviews on product pages, using feedback to improve products).
Content Standards: Your UGC must be truthful, respectful, and compliant with these Terms. We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any UGC that:
Contains false or misleading information.
Is defamatory, offensive, or inappropriate (e.g., hate speech, profanity, or graphic content).
Violates third-party rights (e.g., intellectual property or privacy).
Promotes illegal activity or violates these Terms.
Liability: You are solely liable for your UGC. We are not responsible for any UGC posted by users, and we do not endorse or verify the accuracy of UGC.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Website (including but not limited to product images, descriptions, logos, trademarks, software, and text) is the property of Garmineo or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws (e.g., copyright, trademark, and patent laws).

Trademarks: “Garmineo” and any related logos or brand names are trademarks of Garmineo. You may not use these trademarks without our prior written permission.
Copyrights: All Website content (excluding UGC) is copyrighted by Garmineo. You may not copy, distribute, or modify this content unless explicitly permitted by these Terms or in writing by Garmineo.
Third-Party Intellectual Property: Some content on the Website may be owned by third parties (e.g., licensed software or partner logos). Use of such content is subject to the third party’s terms, and we are not liable for any violations of third-party intellectual property rights.

7. Website Availability and Modifications

Availability: We strive to keep the Website accessible 24/7, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access. The Website may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance, updates, or due to technical issues (e.g., server outages). We will use reasonable efforts to notify users of planned downtime via the Website or email (if you have an account).
Modifications: We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue any part of the Website (e.g., adding new features, removing products, or changing design) at any time, without prior notice. We may also update these Terms (see Section 10 for details on term changes).

8. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content (e.g., social media platforms, partner sites, or payment processors). These links are provided for convenience only, and we do not endorse or control third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of use of third-party websites. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.
Our Privacy Policy and these Terms do not apply to third-party websites—we encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of use of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

Garmineo shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Website (e.g., loss of data, inconvenience from website downtime, or reliance on UGC).
Our total liability for any claim related to these Terms or your use of the Website shall not exceed $100 USD (or the equivalent in your local currency), even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
We shall not be liable for damages caused by factors beyond our control (e.g., internet outages, third-party service failures, or natural disasters).
This limitation of liability does not apply to damages arising from our gross negligence, willful misconduct, or violations of applicable consumer protection laws (e.g., fraudulent misrepresentation or failure to provide promised services).

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in law, Website features, or business practices. When we make material changes:

We will post the revised Terms on the Website with a new “Last Updated” date at the top of the page.
We may also notify you via email (if you have an account) or a pop-up notice on the Website, depending on the significance of the changes.
Your continued use of the Website after the revised Terms are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to these Terms of Use, your account, or the Website, please contact our customer support team:

Email: [email protected]

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 24 business hours (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM UTC).

Last Updated: 2025.09.22