02Eligibility and accounts
2.1 Eligibility
You must be at least [to be confirmed] and meet all age or parental-permission requirements that apply where you live.
2.2 Your account
You must provide accurate information, keep your login credentials secure, and tell us if you suspect your account has been compromised. You may not impersonate another person, open accounts to evade restrictions, sell or transfer an account without permission, or use automated means to create accounts. We may ask for verification proportionate to the feature and risk.
2.3 Automotive relevance
Benzifi is a dedicated automotive community. Accounts, public profiles and content must have a genuine purpose connected to vehicles, car culture, automotive clubs, events or related businesses. Accounts used mainly for unrelated promotion, off-topic content or follower farming may be restricted, removed or banned after review. You may browse, join clubs or attend events without owning a car or posting car photos; a new, empty or inactive account alone is not misconduct. Where appropriate we may ask for verification, issue a warning or give you a chance to correct the issue.
04Your content and intellectual property
4.1 Ownership and licence
You keep ownership of content you lawfully own. You confirm you have the rights and permissions needed to upload or share it, including images, music, logos, number plates and personal information.
You grant Benzifi a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence, for as long as reasonably needed, to store, technically format, display and distribute your content to the audience you select and to operate and improve the Platform. This does not give Benzifi an unrestricted right to use identifiable users in third-party advertising. After deletion, content may remain temporarily in backups or where retention is legally necessary, and content re-shared by others may remain subject to applicable rights.
4.2 Car brands and logos
Mentioning a manufacturer or showing ordinary photos of vehicles does not make a club or business manufacturer-endorsed. Do not misuse trademarks, trade dress or official badges in ways that cause confusion. Any claim of authorized dealer, official club or sponsor status must be substantiated.
4.3 Music, video and other licences
You must have rights to music, video and other third-party elements you upload. A song available in another social-media app is not necessarily licensed for reuse on Benzifi or for paid marketing.
4.4 Rights complaints
To report copyright, trademark, privacy or impersonation concerns, contact [legal email to be confirmed] with your contact details, the protected material, the affected content or link, the grounds of your complaint and a declaration that it is truthful. We assess complaints under applicable notice-and-takedown rules and offer counter-notice or appeal where required. We may restrict or terminate accounts that repeatedly or seriously infringe rights. Bad-faith or fraudulent complaints are themselves a breach of these Terms.
06Reporting, enforcement and bans
6.1 Reporting and blocking
You can report profiles, posts, club spaces, direct messages, businesses and events, and block abusive users. Reports are reviewed according to risk, with escalation for imminent threats, child safety, fraud, privacy and legal notices.
6.2 Enforcement
We may remove content, restrict access, suspend or terminate accounts, or permanently ban users for policy breaches, scams, impersonation, ban evasion or a lack of genuine automotive purpose. Urgent risks may justify immediate suspension. Moderation may involve human review and automated tools.
6.3 Fraud and permanent bans
Fake, scam, phishing, spam, impersonation, deceptive commercial, automated abuse and ban-evasion accounts are strictly prohibited. Where we reasonably suspect fraud or a serious safety risk, we may promptly suspend or limit an account while we review it. Accounts confirmed to be fraudulent or used for scams will be terminated and permanently banned, subject to applicable law. We may also remove associated content, clubs and events, revoke privileges, prohibit replacement accounts and refer matters to the authorities where lawful. Termination does not necessarily mean immediate erasure of records lawfully retained for security, legal compliance or disputes.
6.4 Notice and appeals
Where required by law, we will explain the reasons for a restriction and give you a way to request review or appeal.
07Clubs and club administrators
These terms apply to the user who creates a club and to any administrator who takes on substantial control of it. Each administrator must accept them before their admin privileges become active.
7.1 Club status and authority
A club is a community organized by its creator or authorized administrators, not an affiliate or franchise of Benzifi. The creator confirms they have authority to use the club's name, identity and branding, and will not falsely claim affiliation with a manufacturer, official owners' club or other organization. Where a club is a legal entity, the administrator confirms authority to act for it.
7.2 Membership and governance
Administrators set transparent, lawful and non-discriminatory rules for joining, participation, conduct and removal, and apply them in good faith. They must not harass members or expose member information. Club membership does not guarantee eligibility for every event. Clubs should identify the account that serves as the club's primary contact.
7.3 Delegated rights
Administrators are responsible for actions taken with their permissions. Grant access only to trusted people and remove it promptly when roles end. Internal ownership, trademark and membership disputes must be resolved by the parties involved; Benzifi may freeze disputed admin privileges pending a reasonable review and proof of authority.
7.4 Drives and meet-ups
Club channels must not be used to encourage street racing, reckless driving or dangerous public-road conduct. Organized drives must respect local traffic laws. Routes, convoy instructions and meeting details are for coordination only and never override driver judgment, road signs or instructions from the authorities. Creating a club or posting a conversation is not the same as organizing a physical event; whoever creates an event on Benzifi must also accept the Event Organizer terms below.
7.5 Member information
Admin access to member names, profiles, vehicle records, attendance, contact details and location is limited to what is disclosed and reasonably necessary for running the club. Administrators must not sell, scrape, export, publish or use member data for unrelated promotion without a valid legal basis, notice or consent. Holding an admin role does not give access to members' location history.
7.6 Transfer and closure
We may set procedures for transferring club administration and for handling abandoned or closed clubs. Transfers may require identity and authority verification. Closing an administrator's account does not transfer intellectual property or legal ownership of the club to Benzifi.
08Event organizers
These terms apply to the person or entity identified as responsible whenever a club event, organized drive, car show or other physical automotive activity is created on Benzifi.
8.1 Organizer identity and role
The Event Organizer is the named individual or entity responsible for planning, controlling and operating the physical event, and must provide accurate identity and contact details and disclose any co-organizers. Unless a separate signed agreement says otherwise, Benzifi provides digital event-management tools only.
8.2 Event classification
When creating an event you must select its type: (A) club meeting or static gathering, (B) organized public-road drive, (C) car show or concours with spectators, or (D) controlled track, motorsport or stunt activity. Higher-risk types require additional review and information. How the event actually runs, not just the label, determines your duties.
8.3 Approvals and venues
You must obtain every licence, permit, venue authorization, traffic-management permission and regulatory clearance required for the event. Publishing on Benzifi is not evidence that an event is permitted. Do not misrepresent approvals or use a venue without permission.
8.4 Safety and risk
Assess foreseeable hazards, including moving vehicles, spectators, pedestrians, fire, weather, emergency access, traffic entry and exit, noise and restricted areas, and put proportionate controls in place. Where appropriate or required, use marshals, security, signage, barriers, parking controls, qualified staff and a documented emergency plan. Know who will call emergency services, direct responders and isolate dangerous areas.
8.5 Driving standards
On public roads, traffic rules apply to every driver and organizer. Racing, speed contests, burnouts and stunts may not be arranged through Benzifi. Do not require participants to keep up, travel at a set speed or use distracting device controls. Track sessions, timed runs and demonstrations require separate approvals, trained supervision, safe facilities and appropriate insurance, and Benzifi may restrict or separately approve such listings.
8.6 Insurance
Maintain insurance appropriate to the event's risk and as required by law, venues and permits. Ordinary motor insurance may exclude organized competitions or track activity. On request, provide accurate evidence of cover; we may decline or suspend an event where evidence is inadequate.
8.7 Participant information and data
Disclose age limits, licence and vehicle requirements, fees, mandatory equipment, accessibility restrictions and event-specific conditions before registration. Request only information you genuinely need, explain why, protect it, and delete or return it when no longer needed.
8.8 Photography and video
Give clear notice that photography and recording may take place, obtain separate permission where required for focused portraits, interviews or commercial endorsements, and respect valid objections. A media acknowledgement at registration is notice, not consent to unlimited use.
8.9 Tickets, changes and cancellations
Accurately disclose price, capacity, entry rules, taxes, refund and cancellation terms, and who collects the money. Communicate changes, postponements and cancellations promptly. Mandatory consumer and refund rights cannot be waived by a generic no-refunds statement.
8.10 Incidents and Benzifi intervention
Notify Benzifi promptly of serious incidents affecting users, platform integrity or the legality of the event, where lawful and practicable. We may require corrections or evidence of permits, insurance or safety arrangements, and may suspend listings or accounts for suspected serious hazards, unlawful events, fraud or material breaches. These are platform safeguards, not a promise that Benzifi has inspected or approved an event.
8.11 Service providers and local law
You are responsible for selecting and supervising the venues, contractors, marshals, vendors and sponsors you appoint. Each event must meet the laws and safety obligations that apply where it takes place.
09Event participants
These terms apply when you register for an event. At registration you will be asked to confirm: "I have read and agree to the Event Participant Terms, including the safety rules and Event Photography & Media Acknowledgement." The named organizer manages the physical event; Benzifi usually provides registration technology only.
9.1 Registration
You register voluntarily and confirm that the event description, organizer, participation conditions and event-specific rules have been made available to you. Provide accurate registration and vehicle information. False information or breach of material rules may result in refusal of entry.
9.2 Licence and roadworthiness
If you drive, you must hold the required licence, follow all traffic rules, and make sure your vehicle is legal, roadworthy, registered, insured and carries any required safety equipment. Modification content on Benzifi does not certify that a modification is lawful or safe.
9.3 Safe driving
Do not engage in reckless driving, racing, drifting, burnouts, speeding, dangerous overtaking, impaired driving, aggressive behavior or unsafe demonstrations. No event or convoy leader can authorize you to break the law. Stop any activity you consider unsafe and follow emergency instructions.
9.4 Passengers, spectators and minors
Drivers must use appropriate restraints and ensure passengers meet legal requirements. Children must be supervised by a responsible adult. Spectators must stay out of restricted and vehicle-movement areas. Underage users may not drive at events unless legally permitted for a specified controlled activity with all required approvals and supervision.
9.5 Inherent risk
Automotive gatherings may involve moving vehicles, collisions, mechanical failure, fire, weather, crowds, injury, property loss or misconduct by others. You acknowledge these risks and agree to take reasonable care. This does not excuse an organizer or Benzifi from their own legal duties and does not waive claims that cannot lawfully be waived, including injury claims where waiver is prohibited.
9.6 Insurance and belongings
Carry any insurance required for driving or participating and check that your policy covers the activity. Keep keys, equipment and belongings secure. Registration is not a guarantee of insurance or custody of property.
9.7 Accidents and emergencies
In an accident or dangerous situation, prioritize safety, call local emergency services where appropriate, comply with incident-reporting duties, and notify event staff when safe. Never use an in-app voice room or tracker instead of emergency services.
9.8 Event media
Photography, video and audio recording may take place, and you, your vehicle or number plate may be incidentally captured in crowd and event coverage. This acknowledgement is not blanket consent: separate permission is required where the law demands it, for example for promotional portraits, interviews or endorsements. You can still object, withdraw consent where relevant, or request removal by contacting the organizer or Benzifi.
9.9 Removal, changes and refunds
Organizers may take proportionate action against dangerous conduct or material rule breaches. Events may change or be cancelled for safety, weather, legal or operational reasons. Payment and refund rights follow the disclosed terms and mandatory law.
10Live location, routes and voice
10.1 Your choice to share
Location sharing is voluntary. You will be shown who can see your location before sharing starts and can stop sharing at any time. Joining a club does not by itself turn on location tracking.
10.2 Accuracy
GPS and maps may be inaccurate, delayed or unavailable. Do not rely on Benzifi for emergency response, road legality, route clearance, safety-critical navigation or vehicle recovery.
10.3 Driving safely
Do not hold or operate your phone, interact with a screen, or use voice features in a way that breaks the law or distracts you from driving. A "hands-free" label does not mean a feature is legal everywhere or free of distraction. Stop safely if you need to use your device.
10.4 Voice rooms
Voice features are for lawful communication. Harassment, threats, unlawful surveillance and impersonation of emergency services are prohibited. Local telecommunications rules may limit voice features in some countries.
10.5 Country restrictions
We may disable or adapt location, route or voice features where lawful operation or safety controls cannot be ensured. Do not circumvent lawful geographic restrictions.
11Sport+ and paid subscriptions
11.1 Plan and features
Sport+ features, restrictions and any introductory offers are shown before purchase and may differ by region and app version. Features that have not launched are not included.
11.2 Price and billing
Before you confirm a purchase you will see the price, currency, taxes, billing period, payment processor, any trial conditions, and whether the plan renews automatically. Checkout disclosures control unless mandatory law provides otherwise.
11.3 Renewal and cancellation
Recurring plans renew automatically until cancelled. For purchases made through the App Store or Google Play, cancel in that store's subscription settings. Cancelling stops future renewals; access usually continues until the end of the paid period.
11.4 Refunds
Refund rights depend on the purchase channel, local law and the circumstances. Store-billed purchases are handled by the relevant app store; otherwise contact Benzifi support. Mandatory withdrawal, cancellation and refund rights are not affected.
11.5 Account deletion
Deleting your account does not automatically cancel a store-billed subscription. Cancel it separately where we cannot do so on your behalf.
12Business Tier
These business-to-business terms apply to automotive businesses that subscribe to commercial profiles, listings, promotions or related features. The person enrolling confirms they have authority to bind the business.
12.1 Identity and listings
The business confirms it is lawfully entitled to operate where it offers services and is responsible for the accuracy and legality of its name, description, location, contact details, credentials, photos, prices, availability, claims and offers. It must not imply manufacturer endorsement, official dealer status or certifications without authorization. We may request trade-licence, tax or verification details and remove commercial features for inaccurate information.
12.2 Plans, payment and renewal
The plan, billing frequency, price, currency, taxes and entitlements are as shown at checkout or in a signed order. Renewal terms, recurring charges and the cancellation route are disclosed before purchase. Cancellation normally prevents future renewal rather than refunding services already supplied, subject to applicable law.
12.3 No guaranteed performance
Payment buys the specified digital features, not a promise of reach, impressions, leads, sales, ranking or return on investment, unless expressly committed in a signed campaign order. Analytics may be estimates.
12.4 Customer relationships
The business contracts with and serves its own customers. Unless Benzifi expressly acts as merchant of record, Benzifi is not the seller, repairer, warranty provider or payment guarantor, and the business is responsible for its consumer disclosures, pricing, service quality, warranties, refunds and legal compliance.
12.5 Content and data
The business grants Benzifi a limited non-exclusive licence to display its trade names, marks, images and listing material for the subscribed service, and confirms it holds the rights to them. Sponsored placements are labelled where required. User messages and leads may be used only for disclosed, authorized purposes; harvesting, reselling, bulk-exporting or spamming users is prohibited.
12.6 Prohibited listings
Illegal goods, counterfeit items, stolen parts, fraudulent financial products, modifications marketed for illegal road use, and unlicensed regulated products or services may not be listed.
12.7 Ranking and suspension
Listings may be ordered by criteria such as relevance, location, service tier and user filters. Serious misrepresentation, unpaid charges, illegality, data misuse or safety issues may lead to suspension or removal, subject to required notice and review.
13Third parties, liability and indemnity
13.1 Clubs, events and businesses
Unless we state otherwise in writing, clubs and physical events are independently run by their named third parties. Listing an event, enabling registrations, sharing maps or charging a platform fee does not by itself mean Benzifi runs or supervises the event. Listings, offers and club statements are third-party representations, and we do not independently verify every driver, vehicle, permit, venue or business claim. Benzifi remains responsible for its own acts and legal duties.
13.2 Liability
Each party is responsible for its own legally attributable acts and omissions. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Benzifi is not liable solely because independent users, organizers or businesses act outside our control. Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for fraud, intentional misconduct, personal injury, statutory obligations or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
13.3 Indemnity
To the extent permitted by law, users acting in an organizational or commercial capacity (including club administrators, event organizers and businesses) indemnify Benzifi against reasonable third-party claims and costs directly caused by their unlawful conduct, material breach, infringement, misrepresentation or data misuse. Participants likewise indemnify the organizer and Benzifi for third-party claims directly caused by their material breach or unlawful conduct. No one is required to indemnify Benzifi for Benzifi's own wrongful conduct or for liability that cannot lawfully be shifted.
