Legal Disclaimers, Terms of Use, and Conditions of Sale

1. General Website & Archive Disclaimer

The technical articles, restoration logs, wiring diagrams, and community guides provided on this website are for informational and archival purposes only. Working on vintage motorcycles, machinery, and electrical systems involves inherent risks, including personal injury, property damage, or equipment failure. You assume full responsibility for any maintenance, restoration, or repair work you undertake. If you are uncomfortable or unqualified to perform a specific procedure, consult a certified professional mechanic.

2. Product Terms & Liability (O-rings, Wiring Harnesses, & Components)

• Fitment & Modification: Vintage motorcycles (such as classic Moto Guzzi, Benelli, Laverda, and Suzuki models) frequently feature previous owner modifications, non-stock components, or worn factory wiring. Buyers are solely responsible for verifying correct part fitment, specifications, and system compatibility prior to installation.
• Installation Risk: Gregory Bender / This Old Tractor is not liable for electrical shorts, component failures, battery drains, electrical fires, or any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the installation, improper routing, or misuse of wiring harnesses, switches, O-rings, or related parts. Always disconnect the battery and verify correct circuit continuity before performing electrical work.
• Returns & Refunds: Please review any specific product packaging or purchase receipts regarding return windows and restocking fees for unused or uninstalled items. Custom components or altered parts are generally non-returnable.

3. Software License and Disclaimer

Software provided for free download on this website is subject to the following terms:

• As-Is Distribution: All software is provided free of charge, as is, without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
• Limitation of Software Liability: In no event shall Gregory Bender be held liable for any data loss, system crashes, hardware conflicts, or financial/operational damages resulting from the installation, execution, or use of downloadable software provided on this site.

4. Intellectual Property & Trademarks

• Trademarks: Trademarks, trade names, and model designations (such as Moto Guzzi, Benelli, Laverda, and Suzuki) are used on this site strictly for identification and fitment reference purposes. Gregory Bender and This Old Tractor are independent entities and are not officially affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by these manufacturers.
• Copyright: Original text, photographs, custom drawings, and site layout are the property of Gregory Bender unless otherwise noted. Personal, non-commercial use of the archives for restoring vintage machinery is welcomed and encouraged. Mass scraping, automated harvesting, or unauthorized commercial republication is strictly prohibited.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Gregory Bender and This Old Tractor shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of this website, the download of software, or the installation and use of any products purchased herein.