Platform Terms of Service

• Platform – the Automotive Place online service available at automotiveplace.app, together with the mobile application and related services.
• Operator – Dawid Szmigiel, operating a sole proprietorship under the business name “Dawid Szmigiel IT Solutions”, with its registered office at: ul. Listopadowa 17, 46-320 Praszka, Poland, NIP (Tax ID): 5761599645, REGON: 542171897, who operates the Platform; contact address: kontakt@automotiveplace.pl.
• User – a natural person who has registered an account on the Platform and accepted these Terms.
• Account – the set of resources and permissions assigned to a User within the Platform.
• Content – any materials published by a User within the Platform: posts, photos, project descriptions, comments, tags, messages and polls in the Chat, posts published in Groups, reviews of Companies, and materials concerning Places.
• Project – digital documentation of a vehicle created by a User within the Platform.
• Spot – an announcement of a planned car meet-up/gathering created by a User via the Platform.
• Trip – an announcement of a planned group drive/road trip created by a User via the Platform.
• Group – a community created by Users within the Platform, public or private, with its own membership and moderation rules.
• Chat – a messaging feature available to the participants of a given Spot or Trip or the members of a Group.
• Place – a point on the map added by a User (e.g. a meeting spot) that can be linked to Spots or Trips.
• Company Profile – a profile of an automotive business maintained within the Platform by authorised Users.
• Consumer – a User who is a consumer within the meaning of applicable law, as well as – to the extent provided by law – a natural person conducting business activity who benefits from consumer protection (an entrepreneur with consumer rights).

These Terms of Service set out the rules for using the Automotive Place Platform, the types and scope of services provided by electronic means, the rights and obligations of Users, and the scope of the Operator's liability.

Use of the Platform is voluntary. Registering an Account requires acceptance of these Terms. If you do not agree to their provisions, do not use the Platform.

The Platform is directed at users located in Poland and in other member states of the European Union and the European Economic Area. The Operator does not direct its services to users in other jurisdictions; persons using the Platform from outside the EU/EEA do so on their own initiative.

The Platform is intended solely for persons aged 16 or older. Minors under the age of 18 may use the Platform only with the consent of their parents or legal guardians. Registration requires submitting a declaration confirming these conditions. The Operator may request confirmation of age or of a guardian's consent, and accounts of persons under 16 will be deleted.

The Operator may modify the Platform and its functionality. The rules for amending these Terms and for changes to the Platform as a digital service, including how Users are informed and when changes take effect, are set out in §16.

Using the Platform requires:

• a device with internet access,
• an up-to-date web browser (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) with JavaScript and cookies enabled – for the web version,
• a device running Android or iOS in a version supported by the current version of the mobile application – for the mobile app,
• an active e-mail address (for registration and Account-related communication).

Using location-based features (e.g. searching for nearby content) requires granting location access in your browser or on your device. Receiving push notifications in the mobile app requires system-level notification permission. Not granting these permissions does not prevent you from using the other features of the Platform.

Registration requires providing an e-mail address and a password, or signing in via an external identity provider (e.g. Google), as well as submitting the declarations referred to in §2. The information provided must be true.

The contract for the provision of services by electronic means is concluded upon completion of registration (creation of the Account), for an indefinite period. Use of the basic plan is free of charge. The User may terminate the contract at any time by deleting their Account in the settings.

The User is obliged to keep their Account credentials confidential. The Operator is not liable for the consequences of the User sharing their credentials with third parties or of their disclosure for reasons attributable to the User; this does not exclude the Operator's liability for security breaches of the Platform attributable to the Operator.

One account may be held by one natural person. Creating multiple accounts by the same User, as well as creating fictitious accounts or impersonating other persons, is prohibited.

In the event of a breach of these Terms or applicable law, the Operator – taking into account the gravity, consequences, and recurrence of the breach – may proportionately apply: a warning, temporary restriction of selected Account features, temporary suspension of the Account, and, in the case of serious or persistent breaches, deletion of the Account. Deleting an Account without a prior warning is possible only in the case of gross violations (e.g. publication of manifestly illegal content, fraud, endangering the safety of others).

The Operator informs the User by e-mail of the suspension or deletion of their Account, together with a statement of reasons including: the type of measure applied, the facts and circumstances on which the decision was based, information on whether automated means were used in making it, the provision of the Terms or of law that was breached, and information about available means of appeal – unless the law provides otherwise. The rules described in §5 apply to appeals.

The Operator may terminate the contract for important reasons (in particular, discontinuation of the Platform or a significant part of it) with at least 14 days' notice, informing the User by e-mail.

The User may delete their Account at any time. Account deletion is irreversible. The User's Content is deleted or anonymised; Content embedded in other Users' spaces (e.g. comments, entries in the history of other Users' Projects, messages in the Chats of Groups and events) may be retained after anonymisation (marked as “deleted user”), and photos sent by the User in the Chat are deleted. Details are set out in the Privacy Policy.

The User bears full responsibility for the Content they publish – its lawfulness, accuracy, and non-infringement of third-party rights.

By publishing Content on the Platform, the User grants the Operator a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to display, store, and process it to the extent necessary to provide the Platform's services. The licence is limited to the period during which the given Content remains published on the Platform and expires when the Content or the account is deleted by the User – except for backup copies retained temporarily for technical reasons and to the extent that further storage is required by law.

Publishing the following content on the Platform is prohibited:

• content violating applicable Polish or EU law,
• racist or xenophobic content, or content inciting hatred or discrimination,
• pornographic content or content otherwise inappropriate for minors,
• content infringing third-party intellectual property rights,
• content containing viruses, malware, or links to phishing sites,
• spam, unsolicited advertising, or unfair commercial practices,
• content containing other persons' personal data without their consent.

Moderation tools:

The Operator uses automated moderation tools: an automatic text filter that may block the publication of content containing prohibited words or phrases, and an automatic analysis of uploaded photos for inappropriate content (performed on the User's device), which may prevent a photo from being uploaded. Decisions to remove published Content or restrict access to it are made by a human. In Groups, the publication of posts may additionally require approval by the Group administrator (§9).

The Operator may remove Content or restrict access to it if it violates the above rules or applicable law. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (the Digital Services Act – DSA), the Operator provides the User whose Content is affected with a statement of reasons including: the type of measure applied (e.g. removal of the Content, restriction of its visibility, suspension or deletion of the Account), the facts and circumstances on which the decision was based, information on whether automated means were used, the provision of the Terms or of law that was breached, and information about available means of redress, including the right to seek judicial remedy – unless the law provides otherwise (e.g. due to ongoing proceedings by authorities).

Reporting content:

• Anyone may report to the Operator Content they consider illegal or in breach of these Terms – via the “Report” feature available in the app or by e-mail to kontakt@automotiveplace.pl.
• A report of illegal content should include: an explanation of why the content is unlawful; a precise indication of the content (the “Report” feature identifies it automatically; in an e-mail report, please provide a link or a description of its location); the name and e-mail address of the reporting person (except for reports concerning content related to child sexual abuse, which may be submitted anonymously); and a statement that the report is made in good faith and the information provided is accurate.
• The Operator confirms receipt of the report and processes it without undue delay, in a diligent, objective, and non-arbitrary manner, and informs the reporting person of the decision taken.

Appeals:

• The User whose Content or Account is affected by a decision, as well as the reporting person, may appeal against the Operator's decision. An appeal may be lodged within 6 months of receiving the decision, at kontakt@automotiveplace.pl, indicating the decision concerned and the grounds for the appeal.
• The Operator handles appeals in a non-discriminatory manner, with human involvement (not solely by automated means), without undue delay – as a rule within 14 days – and informs the appellant of the outcome together with a statement of reasons.
• In the case of frequent submission of manifestly unfounded reports or frequent publication of manifestly illegal content, the Operator may – after a prior warning – temporarily suspend the processing of reports from a given person or their ability to publish Content.

The Platform enables Users to create digital documentation of their vehicles – in the form of Projects containing modification history, technical specifications, photos, and other materials.

A Project belongs to the User who created it. Other persons may follow or comment on it in accordance with the visibility settings chosen by the owner.

The User is responsible for the accuracy of the technical data they publish. The Operator does not verify the correctness of the information contained in Projects and bears no liability in this respect.

The Spots feature enables Users to create and announce local meet-ups, gatherings, and other automotive events. The Platform is solely a tool for organisation and communication.

The User creating a Spot (the Organiser) acts on their own behalf and at their own responsibility. The Operator is not a co-organiser of any Spot announced via the Platform.

The Organiser of a Spot is obliged to:

• obtain all necessary permits required by law (e.g. notification of a mass event, road/lane occupancy permits),
• ensure the safety of participants to the extent possible,
• inform participants of any known risks related to the location or nature of the event,
• comply with road traffic regulations and local rules.

A Participant joining a Spot acknowledges that participation in automotive events involves potential risk and is responsible for their own actions.

The Trips feature enables Users to organise and announce group drives or road trips. The Platform acts solely as a notice board and coordination tool.

The User creating a Trip (the Organiser) acts on their own behalf and at their own responsibility. The Operator is not a party to, or co-organiser of, any drive announced within the Platform.

The Organiser of a Trip is obliged to:

• plan a route compliant with road traffic regulations,
• inform participants of the nature of the drive and any difficulties of the route,
• refrain from organising or allowing dangerous driving, racing, or behaviour endangering the safety of participants or other road users.

A Trip participant confirms that they hold a valid driving licence and current third-party liability insurance, and that their vehicle is in a technical condition that allows safe driving.

Groups:

• Groups may be public or private. Content published in a private Group is visible only to its members; joining a Group may require approval.
• The founder or administrator of a Group may: approve and reject join requests, invite new members, approve or reject posts before publication (rejecting a post means its permanent deletion), remove published posts that violate the Group's rules or these Terms, and remove members from the Group.
• Spots and Trips created within a Group inherit its visibility settings.
• If the founder's Account is deleted, the Group may be transferred to another member or deleted.

Chat:

• The Chat is available to the participants of a given Spot or Trip and to the members of a Group. The Platform does not provide private 1:1 chat.
• In the Chat you can send text messages (up to 2000 characters), photos, and create polls. A sent message cannot be edited or deleted.
• The Chat is deleted in its entirety when the related Spot, Trip, or Group ends or is deleted.
• The rules of §5 (prohibited content, moderation, reporting) apply to Chat messages. After an Account is deleted, the User's messages are anonymised and the photos they sent are deleted (§4).

Places:

• A User adding a Place is responsible for the lawfulness of the published information and for not infringing third-party rights.
• The Operator may hide or remove a Place that violates these Terms or applicable law; the rules of §5 apply.

The Platform enables the maintenance of Company Profiles of automotive businesses. A User creating or maintaining a Company Profile declares that they are authorised to represent the given business and is responsible for the content published within the Profile.

The Platform enables the publication of reviews of Companies. The Operator does not verify whether a review comes from a person who has actually used the services of the given Company – reviews may come from any registered User. Publishing fictitious, commissioned, or misleading reviews is prohibited. Reviews violating these Terms can be reported via the “Report” feature (§5).

The controller of Users' personal data is the Operator. Data is processed in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (GDPR).

Detailed information on the processing of personal data – purposes, legal bases, data recipients, retention periods, transfers outside the EEA, and your rights – is set out in the Privacy Policy available at automotiveplace.app/privacy.

In particular, the User has the right to:

• access their personal data,
• rectify or complete it,
• erase their data ("right to be forgotten"),
• restrict processing,
• data portability,
• object to processing,
• lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority – in particular in the EU Member State of their habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement; in Poland, this is the President of the Personal Data Protection Office (UODO, uodo.gov.pl).

All inquiries regarding personal data should be directed to: kontakt@automotiveplace.pl

The Platform uses cookies necessary for its operation and – only with consent given in the cookie banner – analytics cookies. The categories of cookies, the rules of their use, and how to withdraw consent are set out in the Privacy Policy.

All rights to the Platform, including its source code, design, logos, and trademarks, belong to the Operator or to entities that have granted the Operator appropriate licences.

The User retains the rights to the Content they have published on the Platform. However, they grant the Operator the licence referred to in §5, which is necessary for the operation of the service.

Copying, reproducing, or distributing elements of the Platform without the Operator's written consent is prohibited.

The Operator makes every effort to ensure that the Platform operates without interruptions or errors, but does not guarantee its continuous availability. Technical breaks, updates, or force majeure may result in the temporary unavailability of services.

The Operator, as a provider of a hosting service within the meaning of Art. 6 of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (DSA), is not liable for Content published by Users, provided that it has no knowledge of its illegal nature and, upon obtaining such knowledge, promptly removes the Content or disables access to it.

The Operator is not liable for damage resulting from the User's improper use of the Platform or provision of false data, or for actions of third parties for which the Operator is not responsible under applicable law.

The Platform may contain links to external websites. The Operator is not responsible for the content or privacy policies of those websites.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits the Operator's liability for damage caused intentionally, or any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under mandatory provisions of law, in particular towards Consumers.

Complaints regarding the operation of the Platform and all services provided – including the free plan and Premium features – may be submitted to kontakt@automotiveplace.pl. A complaint should include the e-mail address assigned to the Account and a description of the problem.

The Operator responds to a complaint within 14 days of receiving it, to the e-mail address from which it was sent. If the Operator does not respond to a Consumer's complaint within this period, the complaint is deemed to have been accepted.

The Operator bears statutory liability towards Consumers for the conformity of the digital service with the contract, under the rules set out in Chapter 5b of the Polish Act on Consumer Rights. This also applies – to the extent provided by law – to services provided free of charge in exchange for personal data.

Information on out-of-court dispute resolution is provided in §17.

The Platform offers a free basic plan and a paid Premium subscription plan. The current scope of plan features and pricing are presented in the Account settings (Plan tab) and in the order summary before payment. Premium features work within a single Account in the web version and the mobile app; the technical requirements are set out in §3.

Payments are handled by an external payment service provider – Stripe (Stripe Payments Europe, Ltd., based in Dublin, Ireland). Payment card details are entered solely on Stripe's payment page and are not stored by the Operator. Stripe's terms of service are available at stripe.com/legal.

Prices of Premium plans are given in Polish zloty (PLN) and are total prices (inclusive of applicable taxes). The subscription is concluded for an indefinite period with a monthly billing cycle and is paid in advance. The subscription renews automatically – the fee for the next period is charged automatically to the saved payment method on the first day of the new billing period. There is no minimum commitment period. The User may cancel subscription renewal at any time in the Account settings (Plan tab); access to Premium features remains active until the end of the paid period.

The Premium subscription contract is concluded upon confirmation of payment by the payment operator; access to Premium features is activated immediately after this confirmation. After the contract is concluded, the Operator sends the User an e-mail confirmation of the conclusion of the contract on a durable medium, including the legally required information and confirmation of the consent referred to below. The Operator does not apply personalised pricing based on automated decision-making.

Right of withdrawal (Consumers):

• A Consumer is entitled to withdraw from the Premium subscription contract within 14 days of its conclusion, without giving any reason. To withdraw, it is sufficient to send a statement to kontakt@automotiveplace.pl before the deadline expires.
• Premium is a digital service provided on a continuous basis. By ticking the consent box at purchase, the User requests that performance of the service begin before the withdrawal period expires; in the event of withdrawal, the User will pay for the services performed up to the moment of withdrawal, in proportion to the scope of the service performed, and the remaining part of the payment will be refunded.
• The Operator refunds the payment within 14 days of receiving the statement of withdrawal, using the same means of payment used by the Consumer.
• The Consumer may use the model withdrawal form set out in Annex 2 to the Polish Act on Consumer Rights, but this is not obligatory. Example statement: “I, [name and surname], hereby withdraw from the Premium subscription contract concluded on [date]; the e-mail address assigned to my account: [e-mail].”

Changes to plan prices are made in accordance with §16; a new price applies at the earliest from the next billing period, after the User has been informed in advance. A User who does not accept the new price may cancel the subscription before the start of the next period.

Complaints regarding payments and Premium features are handled in accordance with §14.

The Operator may amend these Terms for important reasons, which are:

• a change in the law or its interpretation (including court rulings or decisions of authorities) affecting the Platform or these Terms,
• the introduction, modification, or withdrawal of Platform features,
• security reasons or the prevention of abuse,
• a change in the Operator's details or legal form,
• the need to correct errors or clarify provisions, provided this does not worsen the User's situation.

The Operator informs Users of amendments to the Terms at least 14 days in advance, via an in-app notification or e-mail, indicating the scope of the changes and the date they take effect. Changes made solely to the benefit of Users or of a purely editorial nature may take effect without observing this period.

A User who does not accept the changes may terminate the contract before the date they take effect by deleting their Account – free of any charge. In the case of a Premium subscription, a change unfavourable to the User does not affect the current, already paid billing period.

Changes to the Platform as a digital service that materially and negatively affect a Consumer's access to or use of it are made in accordance with Art. 43r of the Polish Act on Consumer Rights – they involve no cost to the Consumer, and the Operator informs about them in advance on a durable medium; the Consumer may then terminate the contract without notice.

These Terms are governed by Polish law. Any disputes arising from the use of the Platform will be resolved by the competent common court. This provision does not limit the rights of a User who is a Consumer – a Consumer may pursue claims before the court competent under general rules, including the court of their place of residence, and the choice of Polish law does not deprive them of the protection afforded by the mandatory provisions of the law of the country of their habitual residence.

The Operator does not consent to participation in out-of-court consumer dispute resolution proceedings before authorised bodies, unless such an obligation arises from mandatory provisions of law. A Consumer may obtain free assistance from, among others, a district (municipal) consumer ombudsman or a voivodeship inspectorate of the Trade Inspection; detailed information is available on the website of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (uokik.gov.pl). A Consumer residing in another EU country may obtain free assistance in a cross-border dispute from the European Consumer Centre in their country (ECC-Net).

The address kontakt@automotiveplace.pl serves as the point of contact within the meaning of Art. 11 and 12 of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (DSA) – both for the authorities of the Member States, the European Commission, and the European Board for Digital Services, and for recipients of the service. Communication with the point of contact is possible in Polish and English; correspondence is handled by a human.

These Terms have been drawn up in Polish and English. The English version is a translation provided for Users' convenience; in the event of any discrepancies, the Polish version prevails, which does not deprive a Consumer of the protection afforded by the mandatory provisions of the law of the country of their habitual residence.

If any provision of these Terms proves invalid or ineffective, the remaining provisions remain in force.

These Terms are effective as of August 15, 2026. In matters not regulated herein, the provisions of the Polish Civil Code, the Act on Providing Services by Electronic Means, the Act on Consumer Rights, the Electronic Communications Law, the GDPR, and Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (DSA) apply.

Contact the Operator: kontakt@automotiveplace.pl