Hikerbot

Request an Invite!

We're accepting a very limited number of signups for the Hikerbot service. Hikerbot is an AI chatbot designed to be used from Garmin Satellite communicators, by hikers in remote locations.

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I agree to receive SMS messages as described below

Note that if you don't opt to receive SMS messages, you won't be able to use Hikerbot, as it is an SMS based service.

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Terms of Use

By using Hikerbot, you agree to the following terms:

Beta Service

Hikerbot is currently in development. The service may change, break, or be unavailable at any time. We make no guarantees about performance, reliability, or accuracy of responses.

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use Hikerbot.

No Emergency Use

Hikerbot is not a safety or emergency service. Do not rely on Hikerbot for navigation, emergency response, or survival decisions. Always use proper maps, equipment, and judgment outdoors.

User Conduct

• Do not use Hikerbot for unlawful, harmful, or abusive purposes.
• You are responsible for the content you send to the service.

Termination

We may suspend or end your access to Hikerbot at any time, with or without notice.

Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters, and we want you to understand how we handle your information.

Information We Collect

• Messages: We collect the SMS messages you send to Hikerbot and the responses we provide.
• Phone Number: Your number is stored so the service can communicate with you.

How We Use Your Information

• To Provide the Service: Your messages are processed so Hikerbot can reply.
• For Testing and Development: Because Hikerbot is under development, we may read your messages manually to improve, debug, and test the system.

Data Sharing

• We do not sell your information.
• We may share anonymized or aggregated data for research or development purposes.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no system is perfectly secure.

Your Choices

If you no longer want your messages processed, you can stop using Hikerbot at any time.

Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use from time to time. Continued use of Hikerbot means you accept the changes.