Legal & DMCA Compliance

1. How ZeroLogs.bike Works

ZeroLogs.bike helps Zero Motorcycles owners understand their own vehicle diagnostic data. The process is straightforward:

1. You download your MBB (Main Bike Board) and BMS (Battery Management System) log files through the official Zero Motorcycles mobile app via Support > Email bike logs.
2. You upload those .bin files to ZeroLogs.bike.
3. Our service parses the binary data and presents it as interactive charts, session analytics, battery health metrics, and AI-powered insights.

In other words, you are simply viewing your own vehicle data, exported through official channels, in a more readable and useful format.

2. What We Do — and What We Don't Do

This distinction is important: CANbus interception on newer Gen3 models may involve decryption of proprietary protocols, which is a fundamentally different activity from parsing files that Zero Motorcycles itself exports for the owner. No encryption is bypassed when using ZeroLogs.bike.

3. Community Precedent

The Zero Motorcycles community has been parsing these exact same log files for years using open-source tools. ZeroLogs.bike builds on this established, publicly available work:

• zero-motorcycle-community/zero-log-parser — The original open-source Python parser (MIT licensed)
• zero-motorcycle-community/browser-parse — Browser-based log parser
• Hasslers.net online parser — A long-running community web tool for parsing Zero log files
• zero-motorcycle-community/web-tools — Community web tools collection
• Log structure documentation — Publicly documented binary format specification

These tools have been openly available on GitHub for years without legal challenge. The binary log format is publicly documented, and no encryption or access control is involved in reading the files.

4. DMCA Class 7 Exemption — Vehicle Data Access (October 2024)

The new Class 7 exemption to Section 1201 of the DMCA covers computer programs for the purpose of accessing, storing, and sharing operational data, including diagnostic and telematics data, of motorized land vehicles. This directly applies to what ZeroLogs.bike does.

Key aspects of the exemption:

• Effective October 28, 2024 — Valid for a three-year period (2024–2027)
• Applies to vehicle owners and lessees
• Extends to those acting on their behalf, such as third-party tools and services (confirmed in the Register's Recommendation)
• Covers operational data, diagnostic data, and telematics data
• Applies to motorized land vehicles, which includes motorcycles

The Register of Copyrights determined that:

“[T]he prohibition on circumvention adversely affects the ability of lawful owners and lessees, or those acting on their behalf, to access, store, and share operational and telematics data, which are likely to be noninfringing.”

The exemption was supported by both the DOJ Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), who argued it would:

“[P]romote competition in markets for replacement parts, repair, and maintenance services, as well as facilitate competition in markets for repairable products.”

5. Vehicle Repair Exemption (Renewed & Expanded)

Separately from the new Class 7 exemption, the existing DMCA exemption for vehicle repair has been renewed and expanded. This exemption allows circumvention of technological protection measures when it is a necessary step to diagnose, repair, or lawfully modify a vehicle. It has existed since 2015 and has been progressively expanded:

• 2015: Original exemption for vehicle repair
• 2018: Expanded to include third-party service providers (not just owners)
• 2021: Further expanded to include telematics systems, entertainment systems, and commercial/agricultural vehicles
• 2024: Renewed with the addition of the new Class 7 data-access exemption

6. Right to Repair

The DMCA Class 7 exemption is part of a broader movement toward vehicle owner data rights. Multiple U.S. states have enacted Right to Repair laws, including California, Minnesota, Colorado, and Massachusetts, among others. The trend is clear: consumers and independent repair shops have the right to access vehicle diagnostic data.

Both the FTC and DOJ have publicly supported these rights, as reflected in their comments to the Copyright Office and their advocacy for the Class 7 exemption.

7. Your Rights as a Vehicle Owner

Under current U.S. law, as a vehicle owner you have the right to:

• Access your vehicle's diagnostic and operational data — including through circumvention of access controls if necessary (DMCA Class 7 exemption)
• Store and share that data — including with third-party tools and services acting on your behalf
• Diagnose and repair your vehicle — using tools of your choice, including third-party diagnostic services (vehicle repair exemption)
• Use independent repair services — you are not limited to manufacturer-authorized dealers

8. Why ZeroLogs.bike Is Legal

9. DMCA Takedown Policy

ZeroLogs.bike respects intellectual property rights and will respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with applicable law.

Filing a DMCA Notice

If you believe content on our service infringes your copyright, please send a notice containing:

1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
3. Identification of the material claimed to be infringing, with sufficient detail for us to locate it
4. Your contact information (address, telephone number, and email address)
5. A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner
6. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification containing:

1. Your physical or electronic signature
2. Identification of the material that was removed
3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake
4. Your name, address, and telephone number
5. A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district

To file a DMCA notice or counter-notification, please use the contact form below.

10. Trademarks

“Zero Motorcycles” and related marks are trademarks of Zero Motorcycles, Inc. ZeroLogs.bike is not affiliated with or endorsed by Zero Motorcycles, Inc. Our use of the term “Zero” is purely descriptive to indicate compatibility with Zero Motorcycles diagnostic files.

11. Official Sources & References

The following official sources document the DMCA exemptions referenced on this page:

12. Contact Us

Have questions about DMCA compliance, legal matters, or anything else? Send us a message and we'll get back to you.