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First Bolt

Terms of Service & Safety Disclaimer

Last Updated: 1.3.26

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1. General

  • Welcome to the First Bolt mobile application (the “App”).

  • Your use of the App, its content, and services is governed by these Terms of Service (the “Terms”).

  • Agreement: By accessing or using the App, you agree to these Terms in full. If you do not agree, you may not use the App.

  • Operator Status: The App is currently operated by its founders, without a registered legal entity. Upon establishment of a legal entity, this information will be updated in these Terms.
     

2. Service Description

The App provides general information and tools for climbing, including but not limited to:

  • Identification of climbing routes using photos.

  • Display of routes, crags, access paths, difficulty grades, and warnings.

  • General navigation and guidance.

Note: The App does not constitute professional advice and does not replace independent judgment, certified guidance, or on-site verification.
 

3. Accuracy and Source of Information

Information in the App may originate from user-submitted content, automated processing (including image recognition), or data that may not be current. Consequently:

  • Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies may occur.

  • Crags, routes, or paths may be misidentified.

  • Information may not reflect real-time conditions.

  • No Warranty: The operator makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the information.
     

4. Safety Disclaimer

The First Bolt App provides general information for guidance purposes only.

  • Errors may occur in route and crag identification.

  • Navigation or information may be incomplete or incorrect.

  • Users may attempt climbing in areas prohibited by law or authorities.

  • Terrain and weather conditions may change without notice.

  • There is risk of falling rocks and hazardous access to crags.

  • Climbing and using information from the App is at the user’s own risk. Users must verify all routes on-site, exercise independent judgment, and prepare accordingly with proper equipment, knowledge, and experience.
     

5. Risks and Personal Responsibility

Rock climbing and outdoor activities are inherently dangerous, involving risks such as falling, falling rocks, hazardous access, and changing weather conditions.

  • No Risk Reduction: Use of the App does not reduce any inherent risk.

  • User Responsibility: The user is solely responsible for verifying actual conditions on-site, ensuring legal access, exercising independent judgment, and using appropriate equipment and experience.
     

6. User-Generated Content (UGC)

The App allows users to upload, edit, and share content. By submitting content, you agree that:

  • Usage Rights: All content may be used freely by the App for any lawful purpose, including processing, editing, display, distribution, and commercial use.

  • No Compensation: You are not entitled to any compensation or royalty for your content.

  • Responsibility: You are solely responsible for ensuring your content does not infringe on third-party rights.

  • Moderation: The operator reserves the right to remove content, suspend users, or restrict access at its sole discretion without notice.
     

7. Conduct and Use Restrictions

Users must not engage in conduct that harms the App, including:

  • Unauthorized access, hacking, or tampering.

  • Automated use (bots, scraping) or third-party software to access data.

  • Unapproved commercial use.

  • Impersonation, spam, or prohibited conduct.
     

8. Minors

  • The App may be used by minors.

  • Consent: Users under 13 must have parental or guardian consent.

  • Liability: Parents or guardians bear full responsibility for minors’ use of the App.
     

9. Limitation of Liability

Use of the App is at the user’s own risk. The operator, its founders, and affiliates shall not be liable for any damages, including:

  • Bodily injury or death.

  • Property damage.

  • Indirect or consequential damages. This limitation applies even if the damage arises from inaccurate information, misnavigation, or reliance on App content. Liability is limited to the minimum amount permitted by law.
     

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

  • These Terms are governed by the laws of Israel.

  • Exclusive jurisdiction is granted to the competent courts of Israel.

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