UCI CYCLING REGULATIONS  Chapter III EQUIPMENT  (sections 1 and 2 introduced on 01.01.00)  Section 1: general provisions  § 1  Principles  1.3.001 Each licence holder shall ensure that his equipment (bicycle with accessories and other  devices fitted, headgear, clothing, etc.) does not, by virtue of its quality, materials or  design, constitute any danger to himself or to others.  1.3.001 Each licence holder shall ensure that the equipment he uses on the occasion of road, bis track or cyclo-cross events shall be approved by the UCI according to the specifications  of the Approval Protocols in force and available on the UCI Website.  (article introduced on 01.01.11)  1.3.002 The UCI shall not be liable for any consequences deriving from the choice of the  equipment used by licence holders, nor for any defects it may have or its non- compliance. Equipment used must meet all relevant ISO quality and safety requirements  for bicycles (as referenced for illustration purposes in the Clarification Guide published  on the UCI website) as well as any other standards applicable in the country of the event. The licence-holder shall use the equipment which is certified and compliant with quality  and safety standards as provided by the manufacturer, without any modification  whatsoever. The licence-holder shall be entirely and exclusively liable for any  modification made to the equipment, in particular in the event of an incident, and may be  subject to disciplinary sanctions in accordance with the UCI Regulations.  (text modified on 01.04.07; 01.10.11; 01.01.19)  1.3.003 In no event shall the fact that a rider has been able to take part in the competition give  rise to liability on the part of the UCI; checks on equipment that may be carried out by  the commissaires or by an agent or a body of the UCI being limited to compliance with  purely sporting and technical requirements. Where required, checks on equipment and  material may be carried out, before, during or after the race, at the request of the  president of the commissaires’ panel, or that of an agent or body of the UCI.  For that purpose, the commissaire or an agent or body of the UCI can seize equipment  for a subsequent check, if necessary before, during or after the race, irrespective of  whether the equipment was used during the competition.  If the seized equipment is found not to comply with the requirements of the UCI  Regulations, the UCI may retain such item of equipment until the conclusion of any  related disciplinary proceedings.  (text modified on 01.01.05; 01.07.10; 01.10.11; 06.02.17)  1.3.003  Evading, refusing or failing to allow or enable a commissaire or other competent body to  bis  conduct an equipment check shall be sanctioned as follows:  E0221  GENERAL ORGANISATION OF CYCLING AS A SPORT  56 