These terms of use came into effect on June 12, 2023.
1. General Terms of Use.
‘StopStopCar’ – an informational resource, a ridesharing service located at: support@stopcar.com.ua
The purpose of the ‘StopStopCar’ informational resource is to provide a platform for interaction between drivers and passengers who wish to share rides in the same direction. However, ‘StopStopCar’ is not a party to any relationships or agreements entered into by users of the service with each other.
By visiting and/or using the informational resource ‘StopStopCar’ through any device, you accept these Terms of Use and confirm your agreement with the terms and rules mentioned in these Terms of Use.
Acceptance of these Terms of Use is equivalent to the user’s personal signature of these Terms of Use, acknowledging the legal validity of these Terms of Use.
If you do not accept these Terms of Use, please do not visit or use the informational resource ‘StopStopCar’.
2. Terms and Definitions.
Service – the informational resource ‘StopStopCar’, providing a set of functional capabilities, tools, and services available to Users on the Website.
Website – a complex of internet resources, including the website www.stopcar.com.ua, the ‘StopStopCar’ web application for Windows operating systems, available for download at www.stopcar.com.ua/downloads, as well as the ‘StopStopCar’ mobile applications available in the Google Play and App Store.
User – Driver, Passenger, or any other internet network user who accesses the Website and uses the Website’s Services.
Driver – A User who has posted a ridesharing listing on the Website.
Passenger – A User who has accepted a Driver’s ridesharing offer on the Website.
Ridesharing Listing – an informational message from a Driver offering a shared ride along a selected route for a specified fee.
Shared Ride – the joint use of a driver’s personal vehicle for a ride with passengers, in which passengers participate in the driver’s personal expenses for the ride, such as gasoline, depreciation, insurance, etc. A shared ride should not generate profit for the driver.
Ride – a shared ride organized and agreed upon by the Driver and Passenger through the Website.
User Account – the personal section of a User on the Website provided to the User after they have completed the registration process on the Website and is intended for the use of the Website’s Services.
Creating a ride – posting a ridesharing listing on the Website.
Booking – an action by the Passenger expressing their intent to participate in a Ride. It is done by clicking the ‘Book’ button in the ridesharing listing created by the Driver.
Information Data (Information) – all informational and other data provided to Users through the Website, including materials and information containing Users’ personal data, which are protected by law.
Contribution – the amount agreed upon between the Driver and the Passenger for the ride, which the Passenger pays to cover the expenses of such a ride.
User Agreement – refer to these Terms of Use.
3. Acceptance of the User Agreement Terms.
3.1. This User Agreement regulates the relationship between ‘StopStopCar’ and Users that arise exclusively through the use of the Website.
3.2. The Website serves as an informational platform that provides Users, under the terms of these Terms of Use, the opportunity to access the services available on the Website. This includes posting ridesharing listings, searching for ridesharing listings, viewing ridesharing listings, and the communication methods provided by the Website for Users to coordinate the terms and details of a Ride. The use of the Website should not generate profit for the driver but rather cover the expenses of the ride.
3.3. ‘StopStopCar’ is not a party to any agreements, arrangements, or contractual relationships that may arise between participants of the Service. Users are individually responsible for complying with the terms of current legislation.
3.4. ‘StopStopCar’ is not a carrier providing any transportation services, an organizer of transportation, a Driver, a Passenger, a person representing the interests of a Driver and/or Passenger, or any other party interested in the Ride in any way.
3.5. ‘StopStopCar’ does not directly or indirectly participate in any actions of the Driver and/or Passenger, any agreements between the Driver and Passenger resulting from the posting of listings or the use of other materials and information containing Users’ personal data on the Website, unless otherwise explicitly provided in the relevant section of the User Agreement.
3.6. ‘StopStopCar’ bears no obligations regarding the organization of the dispute resolution process arising between Users and cannot be invoked as a third party in disputes between Users or between a User and a third party.
3.7. Any actions taken by the User on the Website signify full, unconditional agreement of the User with these Terms of Use, even if they have not created a User Account.
3.8. ‘StopStopCar’ has the right at any time to request the User to provide information and documents confirming the User’s rights and authority.
3.9. In case of the User’s disagreement with any provision of the User Agreement, the User has no right to use the Website. If any changes to the Terms of Use have been made by ‘StopStopCar’ with which the User disagrees, they are obligated to cease using the Website.
3.10. This User Agreement may be amended by ‘StopStopCar’ at any time without any prior notice to the User. The new version of the Terms of Use becomes effective upon its posting on the Website.
3.11. Regularly acquainting oneself with the current version of the Terms of Use is the User’s obligation. Using the Website after the new version of the Terms of Use takes effect signifies the User’s agreement with it.
4. User Registration on the Website.
4.1. To gain full access to all Website Services, the User needs to complete the registration process on the Website, resulting in the creation of a unique User Account. Registration on the Website is performed by the User directly on the Website by filling out the registration form provided by the Website.
4.2. For registration, the User commits to provide accurate and complete information about themselves and to keep this information up-to-date. If the User provides incorrect information or if ‘StopStopCar’ has reason to believe that the information provided by the User is incomplete or inaccurate, ‘StopStopCar’ has the right, at its discretion, to block or delete the User’s account.
4.3. When registering directly on the Website by filling out the registration form provided by the Website, the User independently selects a password to access their User Account on the Website.
4.4. When registering on the Website, the User is solely responsible for the security (resistance to guessing) of their password and ensures its confidentiality.
4.5. The User is solely responsible for all actions and/or inaction using the Website under their User Account, including cases of voluntary disclosure of data for accessing the User Account to third parties under any conditions. All actions on the Website under the User Account are considered to be performed by the User themselves.
4.6. The User is obligated to notify ‘StopStopCar’ of any instance of unauthorized access to the Website using their User Account and/or of any breach (suspicion of a breach) of the confidentiality of their password.
4.7. ‘StopStopCar’ is not responsible for possible data loss or corruption, as well as other consequences of any nature that may occur due to the User’s violation of this part of the User Agreement.
5. Website Usage Rules.
5.1. The User must adhere to the rule that the use of the Website is possible solely for the purposes stated in section 3.2. and in accordance with the direct purpose of the Service.
5.2. During the use of the Website, including registration, interaction with other Users through the Website interface, posting Advertisements, etc., the User agrees to provide only truthful Information and to ensure its accuracy.
5.3. ‘StopStopCar’ has the right at any time to request confirmation of the Information posted by the User on the Website and, if necessary, to request supporting documents. In case of non-provision of documents upon request within three business days from the date of receipt of the User’s request, ‘StopStopCar’ has the right to block or delete the User’s account.
5.4. The User is responsible for ensuring that the content of the Information posted by them complies with the requirements of applicable law, including liability towards third parties in cases where the User’s posting of certain Information violates the rights and legitimate interests of third parties.
5.5. Users are prohibited from using the Website to disseminate information that violates the requirements and prohibitions of applicable law, including legislation on information, advertising, competition, trade, consumer protection, and intellectual property.
5.6. Users are prohibited from using the Website to disseminate information prohibited by current legislation or under any agreement with third parties. The User is solely responsible, including towards third parties, for violating this prohibition.
5.7. The User’s photo may be subject to verification. As a result of such verification, the User’s photo and/or the photo of the User’s car:
— may not be allowed for publication on the Website;
— may be removed from the Website.
The removal or non-approval of photos occurs without explanation of the reason.
5.8. Users are prohibited from copying, selling, or using the information posted on the Website for any other commercial purposes.
5.9. By posting any information related to the User’s personal data on the Website, such as last name, first name, patronymic, date of birth, mobile phone number, photograph, car photograph, and the intention to make a trip on the Website, the User provides ‘StopStopCar’ with their consent to process personal data for the purpose of fulfilling the User Agreement and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
5.10. Users may use the Website only upon reaching the age of 18 (eighteen) years. By registering on the Website, the User confirms that they are 18 years of age or older and that they are a legally capable person.
5.11. Users acknowledge and agree that by using the Website, they independently assume responsibility for their actions.
6. Posting Ride Offers.
6.1. Posting Ride Offers on the Website is only possible after User registration on the Site.
6.2. The Driver must have the right to drive the vehicle indicated in the Ride Offer on the Website.
6.3. By posting Ride Offers on the Website, the Driver must possess a valid driver’s license and not have any medical conditions preventing them from operating a motor vehicle.
6.4. The Driver’s vehicle, as indicated in the Ride Offer, must be insured and comply with all requirements of the current legislation regarding its technical condition and maintenance.
6.5. The maximum number of bookings in one Ride Offer is: 4 (four) bookings.
6.6. The displayed Ride Offer on the Website remains visible for the entire publication period, including cases where there are no available seats for booking, and it will show the corresponding “No Seats Available” mark.
6.7. The Ride Offer must not contain any contact information of the User (or any other third party) in the “Comment” section, and/or in the User’s photo, and/or in the photo of the User’s vehicle.
6.8. Each ride and the meeting points for passenger pick-up must be prearranged through the communication tools on the Website.
7. Intellectual Property.
7.1. Exclusive rights to the Website and its components belong to ‘StopStopCar’.
7.2. The User is not allowed to use the Website in ways that are not provided for in these Terms of Use.
7.3. By posting their photograph on the Website, the User, in accordance with applicable law, grants ‘StopStopCar’ permission to use their image (photograph) in any materials and messages posted by ‘StopStopCar’ on the Website.
8. Limitation of Liability. Warranties.
8.1. The User uses the Website at their own risk.
8.2. ‘StopStopCar’ assumes no responsibility, including for the Website’s compliance with the User’s expectations, requirements, or purposes, and for any losses resulting from the use of the Website.
8.3. ‘StopStopCar’ is not liable for non-material damages (honor, dignity, and business reputation) that may arise as a result of the User’s use of the Site or unauthorized access to the User’s equipment and account.
8.4. ‘StopStopCar’ is not responsible for the content, accuracy, and completeness of the information posted by Users on the Website.
8.5. It is not the responsibility of ‘StopStopCar’ to verify the information posted by Users on the Website for its accuracy and completeness.
8.6. The User independently assesses the reliability of the information posted by other Users on the Website.
8.7. The User agrees with the quality level of the Website offered at the time of use. ‘StopStopCar’ is not liable for and does not compensate for damages associated with delays, malfunctions in the operation of the Website, or its individual Services, incorrect or untimely delivery of information to the User.
8.8. ‘StopStopCar’ does not guarantee that the Website’s Services will be provided continuously, quickly, reliably, and without errors.
8.9. ‘StopStopCar’ has no obligations regarding the confidentiality of the information posted by the User and/or transmitted by them on the Website.
8.10. The Website may contain links to other resources on the Internet. The User acknowledges and agrees that ‘StopStopCar’ is not responsible for the availability or unavailability of these resources, their content, as well as for any consequences related to the use of these resources and/or their content. If the User decides to leave the Website and go to third-party websites or use or install third-party software, they do so at their own risk, and from that moment, this User Agreement no longer applies to the User.
8.11. The User guarantees that every time they post information on the Website, they do not violate the intellectual and other rights and legitimate interests of third parties, and they (the User) have all the necessary permissions to publish the information they post on the Internet. This means that the User, not ‘StopStopCar’, is responsible for the violation of intellectual and other rights and legitimate interests of third parties.
9. Financial Terms.
9.1. ‘StopStopCar’ does not participate in financial transactions (settlements) between Drivers and Passengers registered on the Website.
9.2. The information resource ‘StopStopCar’ provides services exclusively and strictly for organizing Joint rides of Drivers and Passengers. The ‘StopStopCar’ service cannot be used by Users for the purpose of making a profit or for any other commercial or professional context.
9.3. Drivers cannot profit from any ride organized through the Website. Contributions made by Passengers may only be used to cover the Driver’s personal expenses for the ride, such as gasoline (fuel), depreciation, insurance, etc. In case of suspicion of violating this rule, the Website administration has the right to delete the user’s account.
9.4. The Passenger agrees to pay their share of the Contribution for the Joint ride no later than its completion. The Driver is not entitled to demand payment of the Contribution from the Passenger before the start of the Joint ride.
10. Subscriptions
10.1. Users who have subscribed have unlimited access to all Website features without ads.
10.2. Users who have not subscribed may use the Website continuously with ads.
10.3. Users can subscribe to 2 different subscription plans with automatic renewal: Monthly and Annual.
10.4. Payment will be charged to your Google Account after purchase confirmation.
10.5. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
10.6. The cost of renewal will be deducted from your Google Account within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be specified.
10.7. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription.
10.8. Users can manage subscriptions, and automatic renewal can be turned off by going to the Google Account settings after purchase. Please note that deleting the app does not cancel your subscription.
10.9. To cancel a subscription on your Android device, follow the instructions below:
10.10. To cancel a subscription on an Apple device, follow the instructions below:
11. Final Provisions.
11.1. The User Agreement takes effect from the beginning of the User’s use of the Website (regardless of whether the User is registered on the Website) and remains in force indefinitely.
11.2. The User agrees that ‘StopStopCar’ has the right, at its discretion, to unilaterally delete or block the User’s Account at any time without prior notice and without explanation of reasons.
11.3. ‘StopStopCar’ may, at any time, independently change, update, modify, or close the Website and/or any of its Services without prior notice to the User.
11.4. If, for any reason, one or more provisions of this User Agreement are deemed invalid or unenforceable, it does not affect the validity or applicability of other provisions of this User Agreement.
11.5. Users are responsible for resolving disputes that arise between them.
11.6. In the resolution of all disputes between ‘StopStopCar’ and the User under this User Agreement, the applicable law shall be applied.