1. Acceptance of these terms
By accessing or using MotoTorch (the "Site"), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you don't agree with them, please don't use the Site. We may update these terms from time to time; your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms.
2. About this site
MotoTorch is an online publication owned and operated by Baldry Media LLC. Throughout these terms, "we," "us," and "our" refer to Baldry Media LLC and the MotoTorch publication it operates. The Site publishes motorcycle news, reviews, how-tos, and gear guides for informational and entertainment purposes.
3. Informational content — not professional or safety advice
Everything on MotoTorch is general information, not professional, mechanical, medical, or safety advice. Motorcycling carries real risk. Our how-tos, gear guides, and fit guides (including any helmet or protective-equipment guidance) are starting points, not a substitute for the instructions of a qualified professional or a manufacturer.
Always follow your manufacturer's guidance, have safety-critical work done or verified by a qualified mechanic, confirm that any gear fits and is certified for your use, and ride within your ability and the law. You are responsible for your own decisions and safety. You use the Site and act on its content at your own risk.
4. Affiliate links & disclosure
MotoTorch contains affiliate links. When you click certain links to retailers or brands and make a purchase, we may earn a commission — at no additional cost to you. This helps fund the Site. We only recommend gear and products we believe are worth your attention, and an affiliate relationship never changes our honest opinion.
These affiliate relationships, partnerships, and any resulting commissions may be associated with Baldry Media LLC, with Jacob Baldry, with the profile Jacobaldry.stl, and with other similar profiles, people, and brands associated with Baldry Media LLC. A purchase made through an affiliate link on this Site may therefore generate a commission for Baldry Media LLC or for one of those associated profiles, people, or brands.
5. No warranties
The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We don't guarantee that the content is accurate, complete, current, or suitable for your particular motorcycle, gear, or situation, or that the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free.
6. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Baldry Media LLC and its owners, contributors, and affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damages arising from your use of — or inability to use — the Site or its content, including any reliance on information found here. Your sole remedy if you're unhappy with the Site is to stop using it.
7. Intellectual property
The MotoTorch name and logo, and the articles, reviews, photography, graphics, and other content on this Site, are either owned by Baldry Media LLC, used with permission, or used under fair use. Content owned by Baldry Media LLC is protected by intellectual-property laws. You may view and share links to our content for personal, non-commercial use, but you may not copy, republish, or redistribute Baldry Media LLC's content without our prior written permission.
8. Third-party links
The Site links to third-party websites, retailers, and resources we don't control. We provide those links for convenience and are not responsible for the content, products, or practices of any third-party site. Visiting them is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.
9. Acceptable use
You agree not to misuse the Site — including attempting to disrupt or gain unauthorized access to it, scraping or harvesting content or data at scale, introducing malicious code, or using the contact form to send spam, unlawful, or abusive material.
10. Changes to these terms
We may revise these Terms of Use at any time by posting an updated version on this page, with a new "last updated" date. Material changes take effect when posted, and your continued use of the Site means you accept them.
11. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Oregon, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules. Any dispute relating to these terms or the Site will be handled in the courts located in that state.
12. Contact
Questions about these terms? Reach us through our contact page.