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Terms of use

These Terms of Use govern the use of the Volkswagen Group Road2D!AS website (hereinafter “Website”) operated by Volkswagen AG, Berliner Ring 2, 38440 Wolfsburg, listed in the register of companies at the District Court of Braunschweig under No. HRB 100484 (hereinafter “Volkswagen AG”). The Website is a platform which provides information about the D!AS program and the products within the program. The Website is used for commercial purposes, subject to the following provisions. Any collection and processing of personal data occurs solely in line with the Privacy Policy.

1. Authorised users and access rights

1.1 Only employees (hereinafter “Users”) of Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Group companies, their importers, selected dealers and business partner companies (such as contractors), are authorised to use the Website.
1.2 The Website is password-protected and can be used only when a User has been given access rights. An automated email including a personal activation link will be sent to the User’s specified email address. They must click on this activation link in order to confirm that the email address is correct. If the User have been authorized by the Website administrators prior to the registration, they will be informed that they can log in directly. In other cases, the administrators will first check the requests for access to the Website. As soon as the request is accepted, the User will receive an e-mail notification with login data. This completes the registration process and the User can now access the Website.
1.3 The access rights to the Website are non-transferable. Users may not share their access data with other employees or third parties in any way.
1.4 Volkswagen AG reserves the right to revoke a User’s access rights at any time. This applies in particular if the User is no longer employed by or active on behalf of Volkswagen AG, a Volkswagen Group company, their importers, dealers or business partner companies, or if the User violates these Terms of Use. A User may no longer use the Website once their access rights have been revoked.
1.5 The user account will be deactivated after 12 months of inactivity. Three weeks before the expiration of 12 months the User receives a notification about upcoming deactivation of the account. On the day on which the account is deactivated the User will be informed thereof.

2. Function and purpose of the Website

The Website provides Users with information on D!AS program (e.g. targets, time plan, status of the program) and products within the D!AS program (e.g. product description, rollout information, prototype). This ensures a unified knowledge or understanding in relation to the program and promotes both the internal and external development of the program. The Website also contains videos and further marketing materials which may be used in communications and presentations. Upon the User’s agreement, the User receives a newsletter in regular intervals of four weeks about newly published contents.

The Website contains the information classified as internal in accordance with the internal policies of Volkswagen AG. Use of the Website for any other, in particular private, purposes is prohibited.

3. User’s usage rights and rules of conduct

3.1 The User is granted the non-exclusive, non-transferable and non-sublicensable right to use the Website or parts thereof in accordance with these Terms of Use.
3.2 Volkswagen AG accepts no responsibility for the results generated by Users (e.g. while using advertising materials, presentations, marketing and communication materials provided on the Website). Users must ensure that they do not violate any applicable laws or infringe the rights of third parties.
3.3 The copyright, names, trademarks and other property rights of Volkswagen AG and third parties must be observed when using the Website. Among other elements, images, music and brand names such as “Volkswagen” and “Golf” that are presented on these pages are protected. The accessibility of the Volkswagen AG Website does not constitute the granting of a license or other right of use. Any improper use of the Website is prohibited; this includes, in particular:
- Circumventing security measures
- Using any system or running any application which could result in damage to systems or cause them to malfunction, in particular by making any change to the physical or logical architecture of Volkswagen AG servers or networks or other networks
- Integrating the Volkswagen AG Website or parts thereof into other websites, either private or commercial, and commercial use

4. No acceptance of liability by Volkswagen AG

4.1 All of the information provided on this Website by Volkswagen AG has been carefully reviewed. However, the company cannot guarantee that the Website is complete, correct, up to date and constantly available. Volkswagen AG shall not be liable for damages incurred as a result of following advice or recommendations published on its Website, without prejudice to responsibilities arising from a contractual relationship, a tort or delict, or another legal requirement.
4.2 Volkswagen AG may, at its own discretion, change the Website or cease operating it at any time and without giving notice. The company is under no obligation to keep the Website up to date at all times.

5. Responsibility of Volkswagen AG, liability

5.1 Volkswagen AG shall not be liable for the content of third-party websites. Volkswagen AG shall accept no liability for the content or availability of third-party websites that may be accessed via external links. Volkswagen AG expressly dissociates itself from all content which may infringe on criminal or liability-related laws or which could be considered contrary to accepted standards of public decency.
5.2 Volkswagen AG shall be liable for a breach of contractual duties through slight negligence for all claims for damages and reimbursement for expenses due to a culpable breach of duty based on the content on its Website, whereby this liability shall be limited to typical and foreseeable loss or damage. Furthermore, the company shall not be liable for slightly negligent breaches of duty. The limitation of liability outlined above shall not apply in cases of strict liability and for damages incurred as a result of injury to life, limb or health or under the German Product Liability Act (Produkthaftungsgesetz).

6. Final provisions

6.1 Volkswagen AG reserves the right to make changes to these Terms of Use within reason for the User and only with future effect. Users must always observe the most recent version of the terms of use.
6.2 Should one or more provisions of these Terms of Use be or become void, the validity of these Terms of Use shall in no way be affected. In such case, the invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision coming as close as possible to the economic purpose of the invalid provision. The same applies to gaps in the agreement.
6.3 These Terms of Use shall be governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. The UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) shall not apply.
6.4 The sole place of jurisdiction for the settlement of all claims arising from or in relation to this Website is the court of competent jurisdiction for Volkswagen AG.
6.5 By using this Website, the User confirms that they agree to the above provisions.

Volkswagen AG is neither willing nor required to take part in a dispute resolution procedure before a consumer arbitration board.

Version dated: December 2019