Last updated: 01-07-2013 (January 7, 2013)
The following describes the terms of use and best practices for using the website and mobile application(s) associated with "The Bicycle Parking Project" and bicycleparking.org.
Contributing
If you would like to participate in The Bicycle Parking Project, we ask that images sent from your device to the server do not contain pictures of people's faces or any other identifiable information. We also ask that images do not contain logos or other promotional material. A reasonable effort will be made to filter such content as seen fit by The Bicycle Parking Project.
All data sent to The Bicycle Parking Project from any mobile device (including notes, coordinates and images) now belong to The Bicycle Parking Project and may be used and edited as seen fit for any reason. All data may be available to the public to assist in finding bicycle parking in nearby locations!
External Data
As a general disclaimer: data is collected and filtered to the best of our ability. Sometimes bike racks are removed, damaged or moved without our knowledge. We do our best to keep the data updated. The data here is provided to help. The sources of this data are not responsible for any loss of any kind.
Seattle: "The data made available here has been modified for use from its original source, which is the City of Seattle. Neither the City of Seattle nor the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) makes any claims as to the completeness, timeliness, accuracy or content of any data contained in this application; makes any representation of any kind, including, but not limited to, warranty of the accuracy or fitness for a particular use; nor are any such warranties to be implied or inferred with respect to the information or data furnished herein. The data is subject to change as modifications and updates are complete. It is understood that the information contained in the web feed is being used at one's own risk."
Chicago: “This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time. It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one’s own risk.”
New York City: "This application may contain and/or utilize information which was originally compiled by the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) for governmental purposes; the information may subsequently been modified by entity/entities other than DOT. DOT and the City of New York make no representation as to the accuracy or usefulness of the information provided by this application or the information's suitability for any purpose and disclaim any liability for omissions or errors that may be contained therein. The public is advised to observe posted signage for compliance with applicable laws and regulations."