Effective as of April 6, 2026
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of www.trailsandmountains.com and www.hikerschallenge.com (the "Site"), operated by Trails and Mountains, Inc. ("Trails and Mountains," "we," "us," or "our").
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
The Site is a software platform that allows users to:
The Site may integrate with third-party services including (but not limited to) Mapbox, Stripe, Mautic, and EspoCRM.
Hiking and outdoor recreation involve inherent risks, including but not limited to injury, illness, wildlife encounters, weather conditions, terrain hazards, and navigation challenges.
Trails and Mountains does not direct, guide, or recommend any specific route, trail, or location.
All information provided on the Site is for informational purposes only.
By using the Site, you acknowledge and agree that:
The Site does not provide professional advice, navigation, or safety guidance.
Locations, challenges, and content reflect user activity or publicly available data and should not be interpreted as recommendations.
You are solely responsible for determining whether any activity or location is safe and appropriate.
The Site may display GPS coordinates, elevation, routes, and other activity data.
This data:
Trails and Mountains makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy or reliability of such data.
You are responsible for:
You may not transfer your account to another person.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts at our discretion.
You may submit content including GPS tracks, photos, and trip data.
By submitting content, you grant Trails and Mountains a:
Non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute such content in connection with operating and promoting the Site.
You are responsible for ensuring your content does not violate any laws or third-party rights.
Challenge progress and completion are determined using system-generated data and user submissions.
Trails and Mountains reserves the right to:
This includes cases of inaccurate data, misuse, or system limitations.
Some challenges may offer optional rewards or merchandise for purchase.
Unless otherwise stated, all sales are final.
Payments are processed through third-party providers such as Stripe.
By making a purchase, you agree to:
Trails and Mountains does not store full payment details.
The Site may integrate with third-party platforms.
We are not responsible for:
Use of third-party services is at your own risk.
You agree not to:
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access for violations.
All Site content, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by Trails and Mountains or its licensors.
You may not:
The Site is not intended for children under 13.
Users under 18 must have parental or guardian permission.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Trails and Mountains from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
The Site and all services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
Trails and Mountains is not liable for any damages, including:
Your sole remedy is to stop using the Site.
All disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act.
We may terminate or suspend access to the Site at any time, without notice.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York.
You agree to jurisdiction in New York courts where applicable.
We may update these Terms at any time.
Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any changes.
Trails and Mountains, Inc
240 Main Street, Suite 688
Northport, NY 11768
Email: matthew.mcbride@trailsandmountains.com
Phone: 631-742-1153
