Riding safely
1. Wear a helmet and reflective wear
Wear a helmet to keep yourself safe, especially when riding on the road or in a cycle lane. It protects you from serious head injuries and could save your life, so wear it at all times.
We also highly recommend light clothing or a reflective vest, as on a bike, to help you stand out.
2. Follow the rules of the road and the applicable laws
Some countries have legal requirements for riding e-scooters. Follow the laws for electric scooters and other small-wheeled vehicles. They can change from time to time, so keep up to date with the rules.
Ride as a cyclist would, follow e-scooter regulations, and get a permit to ride where the country’s law requires one.
3. You must be 16 years old to ride
Riding under the age of 16 is illegal and may be fined. Check the e-scooter laws of the country where you will ride and make sure of the legal riding age.
4. Check your e-scooter for wear and tear
Get into the habit of doing your own checks. Before you ride, make sure the brakes, accelerator, lights and tyres work and the handlebar is correctly aligned. If there is any issue, stop using it immediately and take it for repair.
If you are riding an electric scooter for the first time, wear clothing that protects you from bruises and falls: long pants, gloves and a long-sleeved shirt, with well-laced athletic shoes that have good rubber soles. Never ride an electric scooter barefoot or in sandals.
5. One person per e-scooter
E-scooters are made for one person at a time. Riding with more than one endangers both riders, and the e-scooter will not perform at full power.
6. Disclaimer of warranties and limitation of liability
By buying our products, you confirm that you have read and understood these safety tips and limitations of liability, and you (the buyer) expressly agree that your use and/or purchase of our e-scooter is at your sole risk, without any representation, warranties or conditions of any kind, either express or implied.
In no case shall Switch, our directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, service providers or licensors be liable for any injury, loss, misuse, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special or consequential damages of any kind, including, without limitation, lost profits, lost revenue, lost savings, loss of data, replacement costs or any similar damages, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, arising from your purchase and/or use of any of our products, especially e-scooters, or for any other claim related in any way to your use and/or purchase of any of our products, including, but not limited to, any errors or omissions in any content, or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use and/or purchase of any of our products, especially e-scooters, even if advised of their possibility.
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Switch and our parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, interns and employees from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of these terms or the documents they incorporate by reference, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party or the country.
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