Terms of Service

Last updated: December 27, 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Stationside Guide ("Service", "we", "our", or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

Description of Service

Stationside Guide provides interactive maps showing walking distances and points of interest near Los Angeles Metro stations. We display isochrones (areas reachable within specific time frames) and location data to help users explore their surroundings.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Transmit any malicious code or viruses
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
  • Impersonate others or provide false information
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users

Data Accuracy and Disclaimers

No Guarantee of Accuracy

The information provided through our Service, including but not limited to walking times, transit schedules, business locations, and operating hours, is provided for informational purposes only. We make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of this information.

Third-Party Data

Our Service aggregates data from multiple sources including:

  • LA Metro GTFS feeds (transit data)
  • Google Places API (business information)
  • OpenStreetMap (geographic data)
  • User-contributed content

We are not responsible for errors or omissions in third-party data.

Walking Times and Routes

Walking time estimates are calculated based on average walking speeds (approximately 5 km/h or 3 mph) and straight-line distances. Actual travel times may vary based on:

  • Individual walking speed and fitness level
  • Terrain, elevation changes, and obstacles
  • Street layout and available pedestrian routes
  • Weather conditions and time of day
  • Construction, closures, or safety concerns

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Stationside Guide and its operators shall not be liable for any:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Personal injury or property damage resulting from use of our Service
  • Errors or omissions in the information provided
  • Service interruptions or technical failures

Use at Your Own Risk: You acknowledge that you use our Service at your own risk. We are not responsible for any decisions you make based on information from our Service.

Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Stationside Guide and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

Attribution

Our Service uses data from:

  • © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL license)
  • LA Metro (public domain)
  • Google Places API (subject to Google's terms)

User Content

If you submit content, feedback, or suggestions to us, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute that content for any purpose related to operating and improving our Service.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: