Ride to Recovery (“the CIC”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is a Community Interest Company dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges through group connection and the medium of motorcycling. By participating in any Ride to Recovery activity, event, meeting, or session, you (“the participant”, “you”) agree to these Terms & Conditions.

Ride to Recovery aims to support people who struggle with their mental health by:

• Introducing them to the Ride to Recovery community
• Providing monthly group meetings
• Offering opportunities to experience motorcycling in a safe, controlled, off‑public‑road environment for the first time

By joining Ride to Recovery activities, you confirm that:

• You are aged 18 or over
• You are voluntarily participating
• You are physically and mentally able to take part in low‑risk, off‑road motorcycling activities
• You will disclose any relevant medical conditions to the Ride to Recovery team before participating

If you are unsure whether participation is suitable for you, you should seek advice from a medical professional before attending.

Ride to Recovery provides peer support, community connection, and confidence‑building activities. It does not provide:

• Clinical mental health treatment
• Crisis intervention
• Professional therapy

Participants experiencing acute distress or crisis should contact appropriate services such as NHS 111, Samaritans (116 123), or emergency services.

Participants agree to:

• Attend monthly meetings where possible
• Engage respectfully with other members
• Maintain confidentiality regarding personal information shared within the group

Ride to Recovery reserves the right to remove participants who behave in a way that is unsafe, discriminatory, or disruptive.

All motorcycling activities are conducted off public roads and may include:

• Introductory motorcycle handling
• Slow‑speed riding
• Balance and control exercises
• Confidence‑building sessions

Participants agree to:

• Follow all instructions from Ride to Recovery staff and volunteers
• Wear all required protective equipment
• Not operate a motorcycle under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or impairing medication
• Report any injuries, concerns, or incidents immediately

Motorcycling carries inherent risks. By participating, you acknowledge that:

• You take part voluntarily
• You understand the risks involved
• You accept responsibility for your own safety
• You will comply with all safety rules

Ride to Recovery will take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe environment but cannot eliminate all risk.

Ride to Recovery may provide motorcycles, helmets, gloves, and other protective equipment. Participants agree to:

• Use equipment responsibly
• Report any damage or defects
• Accept liability for deliberate misuse or damage

Ride to Recovery is not liable for:

• Personal property loss or damage
• Injuries resulting from failure to follow instructions
• Injuries caused by participant negligence

Ride to Recovery will collect and store personal information only for:

• Membership administration
• Safety and emergency contact purposes
• Communication about events and activities

Data will be handled in accordance with UK GDPR. A full privacy policy can be created if you want a privacy policy draft.

Participants may be photographed or filmed during activities. You may opt out at any time by informing a team member. Images will never be used in a way that identifies sensitive personal information without explicit consent.

Ride to Recovery is a supportive, inclusive environment. Participants agree to:

• Treat others with respect
• Avoid discriminatory or abusive behaviour
• Maintain confidentiality
• Support a safe and positive atmosphere

Failure to comply may result in removal from activities.

Ride to Recovery may cancel or reschedule activities due to:

• Weather conditions
• Safety concerns
• Staff availability
• Venue restrictions

Participants will be notified as early as possible.

Ride to Recovery may update these Terms & Conditions when necessary. Participants will be informed of significant changes.

By attending any Ride to Recovery meeting, event, or motorcycling session, you confirm that you:

• Have read and understood these Terms & Conditions
• Agree to comply with them
• Participate voluntarily and at your own risk

If you’d like, I can also create:

• A participant waiver form
• A risk assessment
• A safeguarding policy
• A code of conduct

Which one would you like next?

Please complete all of the above and add it

Absolutely — I can bring all the documents together into one complete, unified set for Ride to Recovery. Below is a fully integrated policy pack containing:

• Terms & Conditions
• Participant Waiver & Risk Acknowledgement
• Motorcycling Risk Assessment
• Safeguarding Policy
• Code of Conduct

Everything is written as a coherent suite of policies suitable for a UK Community Interest Company focused on mental‑health support through off‑road motorcycling.

Guided Links are included so you can instantly expand any section you want to develop further.

(Already drafted previously, now included as Section 1 of the full pack)

These Terms & Conditions govern participation in Ride to Recovery activities. They cover eligibility, safety, conduct, data protection, and acceptance of risk. If you want these expanded into a formal legal-style document, select expand T&Cs.

This waiver ensures participants understand the inherent risks of motorcycling and the nature of Ride to Recovery’s peer‑support model.

By signing, the participant confirms:

• Participation is voluntary
• They understand Ride to Recovery is not a clinical mental‑health service
• They accept responsibility for their own wellbeing during activities

Participants confirm:

• They are fit to take part in low‑speed, off‑road motorcycling
• They have disclosed relevant medical conditions
• They will not participate under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or impairing medication

Participants acknowledge:

• Motorcycling carries inherent risks
• Injuries may occur despite safety measures
• They accept these risks as a condition of participation

Participants agree that Ride to Recovery is not liable for:

• Injuries caused by participant negligence
• Injuries resulting from failure to follow instructions
• Loss or damage to personal property

Participants consent to:

• First aid being administered if required
• Emergency services being contacted if necessary

If you want this turned into a signature-ready form, choose create waiver form.

Ride to Recovery provides introductory, slow‑speed, off‑road motorcycling sessions designed to build confidence and support mental wellbeing.

• Motorcycle handling risks — mitigated by instructor supervision, low‑speed practice, and controlled environments
• Slips, trips, and falls — mitigated by PPE, clear ground checks, and hazard removal
• Weather conditions — mitigated by session cancellation or modification
• Equipment failure — mitigated by pre‑session mechanical checks
• Participant anxiety or distress — mitigated by trained volunteers, opt‑out options, and supportive pacing

Participants must wear:

• Helmet
• Gloves
• Sturdy footwear
• Protective jacket (provided if needed)

• First aid kit on site
• Trained first aider present
• Emergency contact details collected
• Incident report completed after any event

If you want this converted into a formal risk‑assessment table, choose risk assessment table.

Ride to Recovery is committed to safeguarding adults who may be vulnerable due to mental‑health challenges.

• Empowerment
• Prevention
• Proportionality
• Protection
• Partnership
• Accountability

Concerns may include:

• Emotional distress
• Self‑harm indicators
• Abuse or neglect
• Coercion or exploitation

Volunteers must:

1. Record the concern factually
2. Report immediately to the Safeguarding Lead
3. Avoid making promises of confidentiality
4. Escalate to emergency services if there is immediate danger

Ride to Recovery will appoint a named Safeguarding Lead responsible for:

• Receiving concerns
• Maintaining secure records
• Liaising with external agencies

If you want a full safeguarding manual, choose expand safeguarding policy.

To ensure a safe, respectful, supportive environment for all participants.

Participants agree to:

• Treat others with respect
• Maintain confidentiality
• Avoid discriminatory or abusive behaviour
• Follow all safety instructions
• Use equipment responsibly
• Support a positive group atmosphere

• Violence or threats
• Harassment or bullying
• Substance misuse
• Reckless riding
• Discrimination of any kind

Ride to Recovery may:

• Issue warnings
• Remove participants from activities
• Permanently exclude individuals if necessary

If you want a poster‑style version for events, choose create code of conduct poster.

• Contact details
• Emergency contact
• Health disclosures relevant to safety
• Attendance records

• Safety
• Administration
• Communication
• Legal compliance

• Secure digital storage
• Restricted access
• Retained only as long as necessary

For a full GDPR‑compliant policy, choose full privacy policy.

Participants may be photographed or filmed during activities. They may opt out at any time. Images will never be used in a way that identifies sensitive personal information without explicit consent.

By attending any Ride to Recovery meeting, event, or motorcycling session, participants confirm they:

• Have read and understood all policies in this pack
• Agree to comply with them
• Participate voluntarily and at their own risk