Terms of Service

By accessing or using ShamrockPost, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you are using the site on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you have authority to bind that organisation to these Terms.

Minimum age: You must be at least 16 years old to use this website. If you are under 16, you may use the site only with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to these Terms on your behalf. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. Please review our Privacy Policy for details.

These Terms apply to all visitors, including those who read guides, use workshop checklists, and participate in community-oriented learning activities described on the site.

ShamrockPost is an educational and lifestyle-focused cycling platform. We provide written guides and structured learning resources about cycling basics, bicycle maintenance and care, safe riding habits, equipment understanding, and outdoor route inspiration. Content is intended to be practical and beginner-friendly, reflecting workshop-style thinking and a calm approach to skill-building.

The site is not a substitute for professional mechanical advice, safety training, or manufacturer instructions. Bicycle systems vary by model and component standard. Some maintenance actions carry safety risk if performed incorrectly, including but not limited to brake adjustments, steering components, wheel installation, and torque-sensitive fasteners.

We may update, improve, or remove content at any time, and we may add new learning modules. We do not guarantee that any particular guide will remain available, that the site will be error-free, or that content will be suitable for every bicycle configuration.

You agree to use ShamrockPost lawfully and responsibly. When applying any guidance from the site, you are responsible for assessing your own competence, the condition of your bicycle, and the appropriateness of the suggested steps for your specific components and riding environment.

You agree not to misuse the platform, including by interfering with site operation, attempting to bypass security, or engaging in behaviour that harms other users. If the site offers sign-up or participation features in the future, you agree to provide accurate information, keep your details up to date, and maintain the security of any credentials.

If you submit any information through a contact or interest form on the site, you agree not to include sensitive personal data. Please share only what is necessary to address your enquiry. For how contact data is handled, see the Privacy Policy.

All content on ShamrockPost, including text, structure of guides, workshop checklists, page design, graphics, logos, and code, is owned by ShamrockPost Learning Platform or licensed to it and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, ShamrockPost grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the site for your personal, non-commercial educational purposes. You may print or save extracts for personal reference, provided you do not remove attribution or legal notices.

You may not reproduce, distribute, sell, sublicense, publicly display, reverse engineer, or create derivative works from the site content without prior written permission. Automated extraction of content, including scraping or bulk downloading of guides, is prohibited.

You agree not to engage in any of the following activities in connection with your use of ShamrockPost:

• Spamming, sending unsolicited messages, or using the site to promote unrelated products or services.
• Hacking, introducing malicious code, attempting to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the site, or bypassing security measures.
• Fraudulent activity, misrepresentation, impersonation, or attempting to access accounts or areas you are not authorised to access.
• Scraping, crawling, or using automated tools to extract content or data, including for training models or republishing content elsewhere.
• Reverse engineering, decompiling, or attempting to derive source code or underlying ideas from the site, except to the extent permitted by mandatory law.
• Uploading or transmitting unlawful, infringing, defamatory, or harmful material, or content that violates the rights of others.
• Interfering with the experience of other users, including through denial-of-service actions or abusive conduct.

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action for violations, including restricting access to the site.

ShamrockPost is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties and representations of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, and accuracy.

We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, or that any content is complete or suitable for your bicycle model or riding conditions. Cycling and maintenance activities involve inherent risk, and you are responsible for making safe decisions.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, ShamrockPost Learning Platform, its owners, and contributors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, loss of data, loss of goodwill, service interruption, personal injury, or property damage, arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the site or content.

To the extent any liability is not excluded by law, our total direct liability for all claims arising out of or related to these Terms or the site is limited to the lower of: (a) the amount you paid to us for access to the site in the twelve months before the event giving rise to the claim, or (b) 100 EUR.

Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability that cannot be limited or excluded under applicable law, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ShamrockPost Learning Platform, its affiliates, and their directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or related to: (a) your breach of these Terms, (b) your misuse of the site, (c) your violation of any law or the rights of a third party, or (d) any content or information you submit to the site.

The site may reference third-party products or services in an educational context (for example, categories of tools, components, or safety equipment). However, we do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, availability, or practices.

If you follow any third-party link or rely on third-party information, you do so at your own risk. Third-party websites may have their own terms and privacy policies, and you should review them carefully.

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data, including how cookie preferences work. The Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference, meaning it forms part of your agreement with us.

You can manage cookie preferences at any time using the footer link labelled "Manage cookie preferences".

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them (including non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by the laws of Ireland.

Subject to the dispute resolution process below, the courts of Dublin, Ireland will have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the site.

Informal resolution period: Before starting formal proceedings, you agree to contact us and provide a description of the issue so we can attempt to resolve it informally. The informal resolution period is 30 days from the date we receive your notice.

If we cannot resolve the dispute within 30 days, either party may initiate proceedings in accordance with the Governing law and jurisdiction section above. Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking urgent injunctive relief where necessary.

We may suspend or terminate access to the site, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms, created risk for other users, or attempted to compromise site security or integrity.

Sections that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including: Intellectual property, Disclaimer of warranties, Limitation of liability, Indemnification, Governing law, Dispute resolution, and Contact.

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes to the website, legal requirements, or how the service operates. Changes become effective 14 days after being posted on this page, unless a shorter period is required by law or the update is purely administrative.

If you continue to use the site after the effective date, you agree to the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you should stop using the site.

For questions about these Terms, legal notices, or requests related to site use, contact:

If you believe content on the site infringes your intellectual property rights, include sufficient information to identify the content and provide contact details for follow-up.