Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Back-on-Track Pyjama Party Platform ("Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Platform.

2. About the Platform

This Platform is operated by the Back-on-Track Action Group, a European non-profit advocacy organization promoting sustainable transport through night train development. Our mission is to:

• Demonstrate public demand for night train routes to EU policymakers
• Coordinate grassroots advocacy events across Europe
• Connect communities advocating for sustainable transport
• Provide data and research supporting night train policy

3. Platform Services

The Platform provides the following services:

4. User Eligibility and Registration

Age Requirement: You must be at least 16 years old to use this Platform. Users under 16 require parental consent in accordance with GDPR Article 8.

Registration: No mandatory registration is required. Email provision is entirely optional and requires explicit consent for communications.

5. Permitted Uses

You may use the Platform to:

• Submit dream routes for advocacy purposes
• Access public advocacy data and statistics
• Participate in community events and discussions
• Share Platform content for advocacy and educational purposes
• Export public data for research and policy work

6. Prohibited Uses

You may NOT use the Platform to:

7. User Content and Submissions

7.1 Your Content

When you submit dream routes, comments, or other content ("User Content"), you represent that:

• You have the right to submit such content
• The content is accurate and not misleading
• The content does not violate any third-party rights
• You consent to the use of your content for advocacy purposes

7.2 Content License

By submitting User Content, you grant Back-on-Track a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to:

• Use your content for advocacy and policy purposes
• Create anonymous statistics and aggregations
• Share anonymized data with policymakers and researchers
• Include content in reports, presentations, and publications

Personal data remains subject to our Privacy Policy and your consent preferences.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is paramount. Our data processing practices are governed by our comprehensivePrivacy Policy, which complies with GDPR 2025 requirements and implements Privacy by Design principles.

9. Intellectual Property

9.1 Platform Content

All Platform content, including design, logos, text, and software, is owned by Back-on-Track Action Group or licensed from third parties. The "Back-on-Track" name and logos are trademarks of the organization.

9.2 Open Data Commitment

Public advocacy statistics and anonymized route data are made available underCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licenseto support research and policy development.

10. Platform Availability and Changes

Service Availability: We strive to maintain Platform availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. Maintenance windows will be announced when possible.

Platform Changes: We may modify Platform features, content, or functionality to improve advocacy effectiveness or comply with legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated to users who provided contact information.

11. Community Guidelines

The Platform fosters respectful advocacy. Please:

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. Back-on-Track Action Group makes no guarantees regarding:

• Continuous Platform availability or performance
• Accuracy of user-submitted content
• Achievement of specific advocacy outcomes
• Compatibility with all devices or browsers

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Back-on-Track Action Group shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from Platform use, including:

• Loss of data or advocacy opportunities
• Technical difficulties or service interruptions
• Actions taken by third parties based on Platform content
• Events or circumstances beyond our reasonable control

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Back-on-Track Action Group from claims arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your User Content or submissions
• Your violation of applicable laws or regulations
• Your infringement of third-party rights

15. Termination

Your Right to Terminate: You may stop using the Platform at any time and request deletion of your personal data through our Data Rights portal.

Our Right to Terminate: We may restrict or terminate access for violations of these Terms, but will endeavor to provide notice when possible given our advocacy mission.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Belgium and the European Union, reflecting Back-on-Track's legal status as an AISBL (International Non-Profit Association under Belgian Law).

Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Belgian courts, with GDPR and EU consumer protection laws taking precedence where applicable.

17. Contact Information

18. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms to reflect changes in:

• Platform functionality or services
• Legal requirements or regulatory changes
• Advocacy activities or organizational structure

Material changes will be communicated via email (if provided) or prominent Platform notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect. Invalid provisions shall be replaced with enforceable terms that most closely reflect the original intent.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the complete agreement between you and Back-on-Track Action Group regarding Platform use. They supersede all prior communications or agreements on this subject.