Terms of Service

Legal terms and conditions for participation in Fondue Fury

Last updated: June 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Fondue Fury. These Terms of Service ('Terms') govern your use of our website and participation in the Fondue Fury cycling challenge.

By accessing our website or registering for the challenge, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Fondue Fury organizers.

Acceptance of Terms

By registering for the Fondue Fury challenge or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

If you are under 18 years of age, you must have your parent or guardian's permission to participate and they must agree to these Terms on your behalf.

Challenge Participation

Eligibility Requirements

  • •You must be at least 18 years old or have parental consent if under 18
  • •You must be in good physical and mental health suitable for ultra-distance cycling
  • •You must have valid insurance coverage including personal accident, liability, and emergency medical coverage
  • •You must have sufficient cycling experience and skills for challenging mountain terrain

Registration

  • •You must provide accurate and complete information during registration
  • •You must notify us of any changes to your registration information
  • •Registration must be completed before starting your challenge

Challenge Rules

  • •The challenge is completely self-supported - no external assistance is allowed
  • •You must follow the designated route and visit all checkpoints in the specified order
  • •Mandatory safety equipment includes helmet, high-visibility clothing, lights, and reflective vest
  • •Minimum 3 hours sleep per 24-hour period, with sleep stops occurring at night
  • •You must comply with all local traffic laws and regulations throughout your journey
  • •You must respect the environment and follow Leave No Trace principles

Liability and Risk

IMPORTANT: Participation in Fondue Fury involves inherent risks including serious injury or death.

By participating, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with the challenge, including but not limited to: severe weather conditions, mountain terrain hazards, traffic risks, mechanical failures, and personal health emergencies.

Fondue Fury organizers, sponsors, and partners accept no responsibility or liability for any injury, death, loss, or damage that may occur during your participation. This includes but is not limited to accidents, theft, equipment failure, or acts of nature.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Fondue Fury organizers from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your participation in the challenge.

Website Usage

Permitted Use

  • •Use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes
  • •Register for the challenge and access participant resources
  • •Access information about the route, rules, and guidelines

Prohibited Use

  • •Use the website for commercial purposes without written permission
  • •Upload or transmit harmful, offensive, or illegal content
  • •Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website
  • •Interfere with the website's operation or other users' access

Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, images, logos, route information, and design elements, is owned by Fondue Fury and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without written permission.

By submitting content to our website (such as photos or testimonials), you grant us a non-exclusive right to use, display, and distribute such content for promotional purposes.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website.

We will make reasonable efforts to notify participants of significant changes to these Terms.

Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate your access to our website or disqualify you from the challenge if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct that we deem inappropriate.

Upon termination, your right to use our services ceases immediately, but the liability and indemnification provisions will survive.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by Swiss law. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Swiss courts.

We encourage resolving disputes through direct communication before pursuing legal action.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Fondue Fury

Email: info@fonduefury.com

Website: www.fonduefury.com