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Bolt Terms and Conditions for Passengers–Read and Understand Before Using Bolt(Taxify)
Do you know the terms and conditions of using bolt? This post will guide you through! Bolt is a web-based app for ordering transportation; it communicates transportation service requests to the transportation service providers who have been registered as users of the Bolt system. The private limited company Taxify OÜ (registry code 12417834), founded in the Republic of Estonia, is the holder of rights and service provider of the Bolt app and the operation of the app in Nigeria is carried out through its affiliate, Bolt Technology Nigeria Limited.
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1. Using the Bolt app
1.1 The use of the Bolt app requires installation of the software and registration of a user account. During the installation of the Bolt app, the mobile number of the Bolt service user is linked to the respective user account and added to the database.
1.2 When using the Bolt app, the user can choose whether he/she wishes to pay in cash or via in-App payment for the transportation service to the driver. Once a payment option has been selected, the user cannot change this.
1.3 Any complaints can be sent to our support team via email [email protected], through the Taxify App by using the support button, or by calling our support line +2348039012019 (available on weekdays 09.00-17.00 W.A.T).
2. Bolt in-App payment conditions (available only in certain countries, please follow instructions on your local application)
2.1 In-App payments can be made by a user of the Bolt app who has included his/her card on the app.
2.2 When making in-App payments, the receiver of the payment is Taxify OÜ, who forwards the received payment to the transportation service provider.
2.3 When making in-App payments, a service fee is added per each order of transportation service. The named service fee includes payment commission fees, incl. Visa / MasterCard service fees. The amount of the service fee is displayed in the mobile app. In the event that the in-App payment intermediary enacts a fee for the usage of the payment service, which has to be paid by the customers separately, then the named fees are not included in the Bolt credit card and in-App payment fee.
2.4 The intermediation of card payments in the Bolt app is carried out through Paystack and/or PAYU pursuant to the following Terms & Conditions.https://paystack.com/terms and https://www.payu.com.ng/legal .
2.5 Bolt shall be responsible for the functioning of card payments and offers card owners support in solving problems. The resolution of in-App payment related disputes also takes place through Bolt in cases where the issue is directly related to the in-app payment process. The contact for Bolt in-App payment support service is:[email protected] – Inquiries submitted by e-mail shall receive a response within 5 working days. Bolt shall resolve all in-App payment related complaints and applications upon complete clarity on the issue within four business days.
2.6 When offering in-App payments, Bolt acts as the economic agent of transportation service providers by intermediating payments made in the Bolt app. The obligation of the customer in front of the transportation service provider shall be considered fulfilled as of the moment when the payment order is made for the payment of funds into the Bolt bank account. Bolt shall not be responsible for the exercise of the customer’s payment order.
3. Ordering or cancelling a transportation service
3.1 If the Bolt app user orders a vehicle and the driver has confirmed the receipt of service then the transportation is considered pre-ordered.
3.2 Cancelling the use of an ordered transportation is considered to be the situation where the driver has been notified about the receipt of an order and the Bolt app user waives the use of the transportation service after a notice has been received.
3.3 Cancelling the use of an ordered transportation is also considered to be the situation where the user of the Bolt app or people whom the transportation was ordered for do not appear in the vehicle within 8 minutes as of the time when the driver notified them about the arrival of the vehicle in its destination.
3.4 In case of cancelling the transportation service the Bolt app user is required to pay 800 Naira as a penalty fee. In the event that the Bolt user notifies about the cancelling of transportation service within 5 minutes as of receiving of the notification concerning the receipt of the order through Bolt, the user does not have to pay the penalty fee.
3.5 We have the right to revoke the right to use the app if the user has waived the use of transportation service on 3 successive instances in one 24 hour period. In that case the app notifies the user about the number of cancellations and after waiving the 3rd time, Bolt cancels the usage right. Bolt usage right can be cancelled for up to six months. After that the user can reactivate his/her user account by contacting the local team via email. Access to app can also be revoked on the basis of harassment, providing false information/allegations and engaging in any criminal activities.
4. Use of the Bolt app
4.1 Bolt is a mobile app that enables persons requiring a transportation service to find a suitable provider closest to them.
4.2 The use of the Bolt app is based on a non-exclusive licence issued by Taxify OÜ. The licence agreement is valid for a non-limited period and is free of charge for the customer. In case of any faults in the software, we shall endeavour to correct them as soon as possible, but please keep in mind that the functionality of the app may be restricted due to occasional technical errors and we are not able to guarantee unlimited faultless functioning of the app at all times. We shall also accept no liability for any losses incurred as a consequence of the Bolt app not functioning or not being usable in the desired manner. In the event that the customer’s right to use the app is cancelled, the corresponding non-exclusive licence shall also be repealed.
4.3 As the Bolt app is primarily a link between customers and transportation service providers, Bolt cannot influence or take any responsibility for the quality or defects of the service. Driver-partners are not employees and for this reason, we are unable to guarantee consistently accurate and faultless provision of transportation services located via Bolt. For resolving complaints please contact our support team (referred to in clause 1.3).
4.4 The Bolt app does not constitute an offer or brokerage of transportation for customers. The Bolt app is not a means for organizing the provision of transportation services. It is also not an agency service for finding customers for transportation providers.
4.5 The consumer’s right of refund (withdrawal) is not applied to Bolt app orders.
4.6 A rider must be 18 and above to register and ride. If a rider in under the age of 18, he or she must be accompanied by someone who is 18 years or older. Unaccompanied minors are not to be in rides and Bolt bears no liability for unaccompanied minors.
4.7 The Bolt app is set up to help people move from point A to B and is not a means for the delivery of parcels. Moving parcels is not under the purview of this platform and Bolt shall not be held liable for missing or undelivered parcels. A rider must also be accountable for their items during a ride.
4.8 Bolt would help to recover lost and forgotten items only in the event that these items are found by the driver-partner and taken to the Bolt office. Furthermore, these recovered items that have been taken to the Bolt office have a 14-day time span to be retrieved after which Bolt will not be held liable for them.
5. By registering an account with Bolt, a customer shall accept the following conditions
5.1 Bolt shall have the right to add the personal data of the app user to the Bolt database and to forward the personal data to transportation service providers in accordance with Bolt’s Privacy Policy (https://taxify.eu/privacy/).
5.2 Bolt shall have a right to make unilateral amendments to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy and to relinquish the database to third parties. We may notify users of changes to Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
5.3 Bolt shall be entitled to transfer the database of personal data to third parties without prior notification of the app users. In case of a transfer of the business or the database, the rights and conditions arising from this licence agreement shall be transferred as well.
5.4 Bolt shall be entitled to forward personal data and bank data to credit card and mobile payment intermediaries.
5.5 Bolt has the right to send marketing messages and authentication codes through SMS messages.
5.6 Bolt only encourages the use of 2 modes of payments i.e Cash payment and the in-App payment (Card) Bolt bears no liability on damages that may occur outside the outlined acceptable payment methods.
6. Good practice of using the Bolt app
6.1 As Bolt is not a provider or broker of the transportation service, we are unable to influence the quality of the transportation service. Any issues with defects or quality of the transportation service shall be resolved in accordance with the rules and regulations of the transportation service provider or the relevant supervisory authority.
6.2 Bolt is committed to contributing to improvement of the quality of transportation services. For this reason, we continuously collate ratings and ask to fill out a feedback form in the Bolt app. This enables us to offer suggestions to the transportation service providers for improving the quality of their service.
6.3 We expect that the users of the Bolt app use the app in good faith and are respectful of the drivers who offer their services through Bolt.
6.4 Bolt shall make every effort to ensure that only drivers, who have integrity and are respectful of their profession and customers, use the Bolt app. However, we are in no position to guarantee that every provider of transportation services, located via the Bolt app, satisfies the aforementioned criteria at all times. If you experience objectionable transportation service, please notify the company responsible for the service, a supervisory authority or our support team (referred to in clause 1.3).
6.5 In the event that we receive a complaint, which has an element of the commission of a crime by a transport service provider, the Customer shall make a formal complaint to the Nigerian Police Force, an report is tendered, and the transport service provider shall cooperate with the Nigeria Police Force in ensuring that the allegations contained in the complaint are diligently investigated.
6.6 In the event that a user makes an allegation against a Driver-partner especially in events where details of partners are shared online, Driver-partners reserve the right to seek legal redress and may pursue legal recourse against damages to their character.
7. Free rides referral campaign
7.1 Bolt shall reward riders with a N3000 discount code for every new unique rider they invite to use the app. Discount codes are only applicable when the card payment option is selected.
7.2 The reward code will only be valid if the new rider uses Bolt’s mobile payments for the first ride.
7.3 Bolt has the right to void any discount codes and block rider accounts if it suspects any fraudulent activities and charge the rider for the damages caused.
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