Terms of Use

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your rights and obligations regarding the use of Sycada’s Software, including sycada’s portals, DriveTag and other driver apps (“Software”) and service (both collectively referred to as the “Service”) on the Internet or in cellular media. These Terms constitute a fully binding agreement between Sycada BV. (including its affiliates and subsidiaries, “Sycada” or “We”) the proprietor of all rights in and to the Service, and you. It is therefore recommended that you carefully read these Terms.

By using the Sycada Service, you signify your assent to these Terms along with Sycada’s Privacy Policy, being an integral part of these Terms.

 

If you do not agree to these Terms or any of its parts, then you are prohibited and must refrain from using the Service.

 

KEY POINTS
The following key points of the Terms are highlighted here for your convenience only. These key points are not made in lieu of the full Terms and their presence in this section does not mean that they are intended to supersede or override any other terms or conditions provided by Sycada.

  • Cautious driving. Always drive vigilantly according to road conditions and in accordance with traffic laws. It is strictly forbidden to interact
    with the Service in a non-verbal manner while driving.
  • Smartphone data. Some features of our Service make use of GPS signals and other sensor data sent by your mobile device on which the Sycada application is installed and activated. These features cannot be provided without utilizing this technology. Please note, as described in detail in the Privacy Policy. This information is associated with your account and username and is retained by Sycada for a limited period of time and in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
  • Connectivity. The Internet connection required to use the Service, and any associated charges (e.g. mobile data expenses) incurred by your use of the Service are your exclusive responsibility and made solely at your expense. Transmitting and receiving real-time updates to and from the Service, requires an online (e.g. Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G) connection between your cellular device and the Internet. The expenses of such connection are as prescribed by the agreement between you and your communication service provider (such as your cellular company), and according to its applicable terms of payment.
  • Your age. The Service is intended for use by users who are of the legal age required to hold a valid driving license.
  • Privacy. Your privacy is important to us. While using the Service, personal information may be provided by You or collected by Sycada as detailed in our Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy explains our practices pertaining to the use of your personal information and we ask that you read such Privacy Policy carefully. By accepting these Terms, you hereby acknowledge and agree to the collection, storage and use of your personal information by Sycada, subject to this section, the Privacy Policy and any applicable laws and regulation.

 

WHAT IS THE SERVICE
The Service is provided through the Software. The Service provides drivers with feedback on how they drive either in real-time or by providing access to journey statistics via the portal of driver apps. The Service is provided to users with the intention to have them adopt a safe and energy efficient driving style leading to reduced risks, lower costs and less harmful emissions associated with driving.

 

THE LICENSE
Sycada hereby grants you a non-exclusive, time-limited, non-transferable, non-sub-licensable, revocable license to use the Service (including the Software) for non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

 

The Software may not be used in any way that is not expressly permitted by these Terms.

 

PRIVACY
Sycada respects your privacy during your use of the Software and the Service. Our updated privacy policy pertaining to the Software and the Service is readily accessible at our Privacy Policy and is an integral part of these Terms. Since the privacy policy is subject to periodic updates, it is recommended that you periodically review the policy for updates.

 

TERMINATION OF USE OF THE SERVICE
You may terminate your use of the Service at any time and for whatever reason. You are not obligated to advise Sycada of such termination. However, if you would like for Sycada to delete your account and your personal information contained in the account, please inform your employer, your leasing company, insurer or any associated party involved in facilitating the Service. For more information, please read our Privacy Policy.

 

COPYRIGHT
All intellectual property rights in and to the Service including copyrights, trademarks, industrial designs, patents and trade secrets – are either the exclusive property of Sycada or its affiliates or are exclusively licensed to Sycada. The Service is protected, among others, by the European Copyright Law as well as by applicable copyright provisions prescribed in the Netherlands.

 

Sycada protects the Service by technological means intended to prevent unauthorized use of the Service. You undertake not to circumvent these means. Without derogating from Sycada’s rights under these Terms or under any applicable law, you are advised that any attempted or actual infringement of this provision will result in the termination of all your rights under these Terms.

 

APPLE
If you use the Service on an Apple device, then you agree and acknowledge that:

  • Apple, Inc. bears no duties or obligations to you under the Terms, including, but not limited to, any obligation to furnish you with Service maintenance and support;
  • You will have no claims, and you waive any and all rights and causes of action against Apple with respect to the Service or the Terms, including, but not limited to claims related to maintenance and support, intellectual property infringement, liability, consumer protection, or regulatory or legal conformance;
  • Apple and Apple’s subsidiaries are third party beneficiaries of the Terms. Upon your acceptance of the Terms, Apple will have the right (and will be deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce these Terms against you as a third party beneficiary thereof.

 

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND WARRANTY
SYDAEA PROVIDES THE SERVICE AND CONTENT INCLUDED THEREIN FOR USE ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. THEY CANNOT BE CUSTOMIZED TO FULFILL THE NEEDS OF EACH AND EVERY USER. WE HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, FEATURES, QUALITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, TITLE, COMPATIBILITY, PERFORMANCE, SECURITY OR ACCURACY.

 

You agree and acknowledge that you assume full, exclusive and sole responsibility for the use of and reliance on the Service, and you further agree and acknowledge that your use of or reliance on the Service is made entirely at your own risk. You further acknowledge that it is your responsibility to comply with all applicable laws (including traffic laws) while using the Service.

 

Always drive vigilantly according to road conditions and in accordance with traffic laws. It is strictly forbidden to interact with the Service in a non-verbal manner while driving.

 

Sycada exerts efforts to provide you with a high quality and satisfactory service. However, We do not warrant that the Service will operate in an uninterrupted or error-free manner, or that it will always be available or free from all harmful components, immune from damages, free of malfunctions, bugs or failures, including, but not limited to hardware failures, Software failures and Software communication failures, originating either in Sycada or any of its providers.

 

SYCADA, INCLUDING ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, EMPLOYEES, SUB-CONTRACTORS AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE, AND LOSS (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFIT AND LOSS OF DATA), COSTS, EXPENSES AND PAYMENTS, EITHER IN TORT, CONTRACTUAL, OR IN ANY OTHER FORM OF LIABILITY, ARISING FROM, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE, OR FROM ANY FAILURE, ERROR, OR BREAKDOWN IN THE FUNCTION OF THE SERVICE, OR FROM ANY FAULT, OR ERROR MADE BY OUR STAFF OR ANYONE ACTING ON ITS BEHALF, OR FROM YOUR RELIANCE ON THE CONTENT OF THE SERVICE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CONTENT ORIGINATING FROM THIRD PARTIES, OR FROM ANY COMMUNICATION WITH THE SERVICE, OR WITH OTHER USERS ON OR THROUGH THE SERVICE, OR FROM ANY DENIAL OR CANCELLATION OF YOUR USER ACCOUNT, OR FROM RETENTION, DELETION, DISCLOSURE AND ANY OTHER USE OR LOSS OF YOUR CONTENT ON THE SERVICE. IN ANY EVENT, YOUR SOLE REMEDY WILL BE LIMITED TO CORRECTING SUCH ERRORS, OR MALFUNCTIONS, AND IN LIGHT OF THE RELEVANT CIRCUMSTANCES.

 

MODIFICATIONS TO THE SERVICE AND SOFTWARE
Sycada may, either partially or in its entirety and without being obligated to provide prior notice – modify, adapt or change the Software, the Service’s features, the user interface and design, the extent and availability of the contents in the Service and any other aspect related to the Service. You will have no claim, complaint or demand against Sycada for applying such changes or for failures incidental to such changes.

 

TERMINATION OF SERVICE
Sycada may, at any time, terminate the provision of the Service in its entirety or any part thereof, temporarily or permanently, at its sole discretion.

 

MODIFICATIONS OF THESE TERMS
Sycada may modify these Terms from time to time. If fundamental changes are introduced, a notice will be posted in the updated version of the
Software as well as on the Service’s home page on the Site. Your continued use of the Service after the Terms have been modified signifies your assent to the updated Terms. If you dissent to the updated Terms or to any term within them, you must discontinue all further use of the Software.

 

GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
These Terms, the Software and the Service will be governed solely by the laws of the Netherlands without giving effect to any conflicts of law principles. Any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of, connected with or relating to these Terms, the Software and the Service, will be under the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent court in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

 

ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS
You may not assign or transfer your rights in and to the Service, without the prior written consent of Sycada. Sycada may assign its rights in and to the Service to a third party at its sole and absolute discretion, provided that the third party undertakes Sycada’s obligations to you under these Terms.

 

COMPLETE TERMS
These Terms, together with the policies that are an integral part of these Terms, namely the Privacy Policy shall all constitute the entire and complete agreement between you and Sycada concerning the Sycada Service. In the event of an inconsistency between these Terms and the synopsis of terms presented to the user during Software installation, these Terms shall prevail.

 

CONTACT US
You may contact us concerning any question about the Service, through the channels listed on the “About” menu in the Software or through the “Contact Us” page. We will make our best efforts to address your inquiry promptly.

 

Last modified: 15 December 2021