Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Trusted Methods Ltd ("we," "us," or "our") regarding your use of the Trackd mobile application ("App"). By accessing or using the App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. Description of Service

Trackd is a mobile application that provides:

• Real-time train departure and arrival information for Great Britain
• Rail network status and service disruption alerts
• Station facilities and information
• Delay compensation (Delay Repay) information
• Interactive network maps
• Train operating company information

The App aggregates publicly available rail data and does not sell tickets or provide official rail services.

3. Eligibility and Account

3.1 Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old (or 16 in the EU) to use Trackd. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian.

3.2 No Account Required

Trackd does not require account creation. All preferences and settings are stored locally on your device.

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use Trackd for lawful purposes only, including:

• Checking train times and service status
• Planning journeys
• Accessing station information
• Viewing service disruption alerts

4.2 Prohibited Use

You agree NOT to:

• Use the App for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
• Interfere with or disrupt the App's servers or networks
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the App
• Use automated systems (bots, scripts) to access the App
• Collect or harvest user information without consent
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Use the App to spam, phish, or engage in other fraudulent activities

5. Third-Party Services and Data

5.1 National Rail Data

Train information is provided by National Rail and other official rail data sources. We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this data.

5.2 Advertising

The App displays advertisements through Google AdMob. By using the App, you agree to AdMob's terms and policies. We are not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements.

5.3 External Links

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of these external sites.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Rights

The App and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Trusted Methods Ltd and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

6.3 Trademarks

Trackd and associated logos are trademarks of Trusted Methods Ltd. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations

7.1 Information Accuracy

7.2 Service Availability

We do not guarantee that:

• The App will be available at all times or without interruption
• The App will be error-free or secure
• Data provided will be accurate, complete, or timely
• Defects will be corrected

7.3 No Warranty

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

7.4 Not Official Rail Service

Trackd is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Network Rail, National Rail, or any train operating company.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
• WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE
• WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR MISSED TRAINS, TRAVEL DELAYS, OR RELATED EXPENSES
• OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO USE THE APP (IF ANY)

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Trusted Methods Ltd, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the App
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your violation of applicable laws or regulations

10. Updates and Modifications

10.1 App Updates

We may release updates to the App from time to time. You may need to update the App to continue using it. Some updates may be required for security or functionality reasons.

10.2 Terms Updates

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes through:

• In-app notifications
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Email (if we have your contact information)

Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Termination

11.1 By You

You may stop using the App at any time by uninstalling it from your device.

11.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Extended periods of inactivity
• Technical or security reasons
• Discontinuation of the service

11.3 Effects of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the App will immediately cease. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of England and Wales.

12.3 EU Users

If you are a consumer in the European Union, you may have additional rights under EU consumer protection laws, and you may bring proceedings in your country of residence.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Trusted Methods Ltd regarding the use of the App and supersede all prior agreements.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

• Email: support@trustedmethods.com
• Company: Trusted Methods Ltd
• Website: https://trustedmethods.com

16. Additional Provisions

16.1 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

16.2 Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

16.3 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations where such failure is due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.