Terms of Service

These terms govern your use of RideSafety's vehicle recall management platform and services.

Last updated: December 15, 2024
Effective: January 1, 2025

Welcome to RideSafety. These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legal agreement between you and RideSafety regarding your use of our vehicle recall management platform, website, and related services. Please read these terms carefully before using our services.

Acceptance of Terms

Agreement

By accessing or using RideSafety's services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our services. By using RideSafety, you represent that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.

Account Registration

To access certain features, you must create an account with accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

Service Description

Recall Information

RideSafety provides vehicle recall information sourced from official databases, including NHTSA. We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee the completeness or timeliness of all recall data.

Monitoring Services

Our monitoring services automatically check for new recalls affecting your registered vehicles. Notifications are sent via email and through our platform.

Third-Party Data

Our services rely on data from government agencies and manufacturers. We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or availability of third-party data sources.

User Responsibilities

Accurate Information

You must provide accurate Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) and contact information. Inaccurate information may result in missed recall notifications.

Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and password. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account.

Prohibited Uses

You may not use our services for illegal purposes, to violate others' rights, or to interfere with the proper functioning of our platform.

Vehicle Ownership

While you can monitor any vehicle, you should only add vehicles you own or have permission to monitor. Respect others' privacy and property rights.

Limitations and Disclaimers

Service Availability

We strive to maintain continuous service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. Services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

Data Accuracy

While we use reliable data sources, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of recall information. Always verify recall information with official sources.

No Warranty

Our services are provided 'as is' without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Emergency Situations

RideSafety is not an emergency service. If you experience immediate safety concerns with your vehicle, contact emergency services or your vehicle manufacturer directly.

Liability and Indemnification

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, RideSafety's liability is limited to the amount you paid for our services in the 12 months preceding the claim.

Indirect Damages

We are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including lost profits or data, even if we were advised of the possibility of such damages.

User Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold RideSafety harmless from claims arising from your use of our services, violation of these terms, or infringement of others' rights.

Subscription and Billing

Free Services

Basic recall checking is provided free of charge. Premium features require a paid subscription with terms specified at the time of purchase.

Billing

Subscription fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis. You authorize us to charge your payment method for applicable fees and taxes.

Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period.

Refunds

Refunds are provided according to our refund policy. Generally, we do not provide refunds for partial months of service.

Intellectual Property

Our Content

RideSafety owns or licenses all content, software, and materials on our platform. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission.

User Content

You retain ownership of content you submit but grant us a license to use it for providing and improving our services.

Trademarks

RideSafety and our logos are trademarks. You may not use our trademarks without written permission.

Termination

Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account settings. Termination does not relieve you of obligations incurred before termination.

Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account for violation of these terms, illegal activity, or other reasons at our discretion, with or without notice.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your access to services will cease, and we may delete your account data according to our data retention policies.

Governing Law and Disputes

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive the right to participate in class actions or collective proceedings.

Questions About These Terms
Contact us if you have questions about these Terms of Service

Legal Department

Email: contact@rtascience.com

Phone: 1-800-RIDE-SAFE (743-3723)

Mailing Address

RideSafety Legal Department
123 Safety Boulevard, Suite 400
Detroit, MI 48201

Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through our service. Your continued use after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.