
Terms & conditions
Guided Home
OTP Tech Limited
Terms of Use
AGREEMENT
These general terms and conditions (the “Agreement”) apply to all use of the “Guided”, “Guided Home” web-based and mobile applications, associated application programming interfaces, and the administration portal (the “Platform”) and is a legally binding contract between:
- OTP Tech Limited (a private limited company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales and having its registered place of business at 20 Wenlock Road, London, England N1 7GU) (the “Supplier”); and
- the natural person or corporate entity that has, through its authorised representative, subscribed to use the Platform (by subscribing online, submitting a request directly to an authorised representative of the Supplier, or signing an order form referencing this Agreement and or the Pricing Schedule with the Supplier or its authorised reseller (an “Order Form”)) (the “User”).
If the User does not agree to this Agreement, it must not use and shall immediately stop using the Platform.
ROLE OF THE PARTIES
The User is the organisation that has contracted to use the Platform and acts as the data controller in respect of all personal data submitted to or processed within the Platform.
The Supplier processes such personal data on behalf of the User in accordance with the Data Protection Addendum.
Individuals who access the Platform, including homeowners, tenants, contractors and other third parties, do so as authorised users within the User’s environment and act under the User’s authority and instructions.
COMMENCEMENT AND DURATION
This Agreement is effective and legally binding from the effective date of the relevant Order Form or the point in time that the User first uses the Platform, whichever occurs first (the “Effective Date”) and shall thereafter continue, unless and until terminated in accordance with this Agreement, for the subscription period described in the relevant Order Form (the “Subscription Period”).
PERMISSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF USE
Licence
Authorised Users
Subject to the User’s continuing compliance with this Agreement, the Supplier grants the User a non-exclusive and non-transferable right to permit its Authorised Users to access and use the Platform during the Subscription Period solely for the permitted purposes described in this Agreement.
Authorised Users means directors, employees, contractors, agents, homeowners, tenants and any third parties authorised by the User to access the Platform.
Permitted Purposes
The User shall use the Platform for its internal operations and for managing building handovers, property information, customer journeys, aftercare and related activities.
Conditions of Use
The User shall not:
• permit access to anyone who is not an Authorised User
• submit any material unlawfully or in breach of Data Protection Legislation
• use the Platform in a way that could damage, impair or compromise the Platform or its security
• use the Platform to threaten, harass or cause harm to others
• carry out unlawful or fraudulent activity
• upload misleading or deceptive information
• transmit unsolicited or unauthorised communications
• introduce malicious code or harmful software
• impersonate any person or entity
• reverse engineer or attempt to copy the Platform except where permitted by law • use the Platform to build a competing service
• use the Platform to provide services to third parties except where such third parties are authorised by the User and accessing the Platform in connection with the User’s operations
THE PLATFORM
The Supplier makes the Platform available with reasonable skill and care and shall ensure that the Platform performs substantially in accordance with its description.
The Platform is provided as a Software-as-a-Service solution operating within a secure multi tenant architecture, with logical separation of User data and controlled access for authorised users.
The Supplier may modify the Platform from time to time provided such changes do not materially reduce functionality.
The Supplier performs secure backups of User Data at regular intervals.
The Platform is hosted on Microsoft Azure infrastructure with data encrypted in transit and at rest.
The Supplier does not warrant that use of the Platform ensures compliance with applicable laws and does not provide legal advice.
DISCLAIMERS
Except as expressly set out in this Agreement, the Supplier makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness or regulatory compliance of content uploaded by the User.
In the event of data loss, the Supplier will use reasonable efforts to restore data from backups. The Supplier shall not be liable for issues arising from internet or network limitations.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Each party shall keep confidential information secure and not disclose it except as required to perform obligations under this Agreement or as required by law.
USER PERSONAL DATA
Each party shall comply with its obligations under the Data Protection Addendum.
The User retains full control over all User Data and User Personal Data submitted to the Platform, including data submitted by Authorised Users.
The Supplier processes such data solely to provide the Platform and does not use such data for any purpose other than delivering and improving the service in accordance with this Agreement and the Data Protection Addendum.
USE OF AGGREGATED DATA
The Supplier may collect and anonymise data submitted to the Platform to create aggregated data that cannot be attributed to any individual or User.
Such aggregated data may be used solely to improve the Platform, analyse usage and support service optimisation.
USER’S OBLIGATIONS
The User shall:
• ensure proper management of access and permissions
• comply with all applicable laws
• obtain all necessary consents and permissions for data provided
• be responsible for all actions of Authorised Users
• maintain required systems and connectivity
FEES AND PAYMENT
Fees shall be invoiced and paid in accordance with the agreed Pricing Schedule. All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
The Supplier owns all intellectual property rights in the Platform.
The User owns all rights in User Data.
The User grants the Supplier a limited licence to use User Data solely to provide the Platform.
INDEMNITIES
Each party agrees to indemnify the other in accordance with the terms set out in this Agreement.
TERMINATION
Each party may terminate with not less than three (3) months’ written notice. Termination may occur immediately in the event of material breach.
Upon termination, access to the Platform ceases and data may be returned or deleted in accordance with the Agreement.
LIABILITY
Liability is limited as set out in this Agreement, subject to applicable law. FORCE MAJEURE
Neither party is liable for failure to perform due to events beyond reasonable control.
GENERAL
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. It is governed by the laws of England and Wales.
INTERPRETATION
Standard contractual interpretation provisions apply.