Terms of Service

Last updated: 25 January 2026

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE CAREFULLY. BY ACCESSING OR USING OUR SERVICES, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE AND ALL TERMS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THESE TERMS, DO NOT ACCESS OR USE OUR SERVICES.

These Terms of Service govern your use of the https://www.pistonlog.com ("Website") and any services made available to you through the Website. By using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service which forms binding contractual agreement between you ("you", "your", the "Customer" or the "User"), and us, Pistonlog ("Provider", "we", "our" or "us").

Pistonlog reserves the right to update and change the Terms of Service at any time without prior notice by posting updates and changes to the Pistonlog Website. You are advised to check the Terms of Service from time to time for any updates or changes that may impact you. Your continued use of the Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Service. If you do not accept such amendments, you must cease using the Services immediately.

1. Definitions

In these Terms of Service, the following definitions apply:

  • "Access Credentials" means the usernames, passwords and other credentials enabling access to the Hosted Services;
  • "Agreement" means these Terms of Service, and any amendments from time to time;
  • "Business Day" means any weekday other than a bank or public holiday in England;
  • "Charges" means the subscription fees and any other amounts payable by the Customer to the Provider;
  • "Customer Data" means all data uploaded to or stored on the Platform by the Customer;
  • "Force Majeure Event" means an event outside the reasonable control of the party affected;
  • "Hosted Services" means the workshop management software and related features provided by Pistonlog;
  • "Platform" means the Pistonlog platform including all software, databases, and infrastructure;
  • "Provider" means Pistonlog;
  • "Services" means any products or services provided by Pistonlog;
  • "Term" means the duration of the Agreement.

2. Services

2.1. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Services for your internal business purposes.

2.2. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Services.

2.3. We may perform scheduled or unscheduled maintenance at any time. We will use reasonable efforts to provide notice of scheduled maintenance but are not obligated to do so.

3. Customer Obligations and Restrictions

3.1. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your Access Credentials and for all activities under your account.

3.2. You must not:

  • sub-license, resell, or redistribute the Services;
  • reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Platform;
  • use the Services for any unlawful, illegal, fraudulent or harmful purpose;
  • interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Services;
  • attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Services or related systems;
  • use the Services to store or transmit malicious code or infringing content;
  • use the Services in a manner that exceeds reasonable usage or constitutes abuse;
  • conduct any load testing or penetration testing without prior written consent.

3.3. You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of the Services complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

4. Customer Data

4.1. You retain ownership of your Customer Data. By using the Services, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, copy, store, transmit, display, and process your Customer Data solely to provide the Services and as otherwise permitted by these Terms.

4.2. You are solely responsible for the accuracy, quality, integrity, and legality of Customer Data and of the means by which you acquire Customer Data.

4.3. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to submit Customer Data to the Services and to grant the licences described in these Terms.

4.4. We may use aggregated, anonymised data derived from Customer Data for any purpose, including product improvement, analytics, and benchmarking.

5. Charges and Payment

5.1. You shall pay all Charges in accordance with these Terms. All amounts are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated.

5.2. Charges are non-refundable except as expressly stated herein or required by applicable law.

5.3. We may change our Charges at any time upon 14 days' written notice. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of any price change constitutes acceptance of the new pricing.

5.4. If you fail to pay any amount due, we may charge interest at 2% per annum above the Bank of England base rate, suspend or terminate your access to the Services, and pursue collection through lawful means.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1. We own all rights, title, and interest in and to the Services, Platform, and all related intellectual property, including all modifications, improvements, and derivative works.

6.2. Nothing in these Terms transfers any intellectual property rights from us to you.

6.3. Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide regarding the Services shall become our exclusive property, and we may use such feedback for any purpose without obligation to you.

7. Confidentiality

7.1. We will maintain the confidentiality of your Customer Data and will not disclose it except as necessary to provide the Services, as required by law, or with your consent.

7.2. We may disclose your information to our employees, contractors, agents, and service providers who need access to perform their work.

8. Warranties and Disclaimers

8.1. THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND TITLE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

8.2. You acknowledge that complex software is never wholly free from defects, errors, and bugs. We do not warrant that the Services will meet your specific requirements.

8.3. We do not provide legal, financial, accountancy, or taxation advice. You are solely responsible for ensuring your use of the Services complies with applicable laws.

8.4. We make no representations or warranties regarding any third party services integrated with the Platform.

9. Limitation of Liability

9.1. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL PISTONLOG, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

9.2. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO US IN THE THREE (3) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

9.3. We shall not be liable for:

  • any loss of profits, revenue, or anticipated savings;
  • any loss of business, contracts, or opportunities;
  • any loss or corruption of data (except where we have failed to comply with our backup obligations);
  • any losses arising from Force Majeure Events;
  • any losses caused by your breach of these Terms or misuse of the Services;
  • any losses caused by third party services or your reliance on third parties.

9.4. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by applicable law.

10. Indemnification

10.1. YOU AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS PISTONLOG, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, AND LICENSORS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, DAMAGES, LOSSES, COSTS, EXPENSES, OR FEES (INCLUDING REASONABLE LEGAL FEES) ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO:

  • your use or misuse of the Services;
  • your Customer Data;
  • your breach of these Terms;
  • your violation of any applicable law or regulation;
  • your infringement of any third party rights;
  • any claims brought by your customers, employees, or other third parties in connection with your use of the Services.

10.2. We reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defence and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you.

11. Termination

11.1. Either party may terminate this Agreement by giving 30 days' written notice to the other party.

11.2. We may terminate or suspend your access to the Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, if:

  • you breach any provision of these Terms;
  • you fail to pay any amounts due;
  • we reasonably believe your use of the Services poses a security risk;
  • we are required to do so by law or regulatory authority;
  • you become insolvent or cease trading.

11.3. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. You must pay all outstanding Charges. We may delete your Customer Data after 30 days following termination.

11.4. The following provisions shall survive termination: Sections 4.4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11.3, 12, 13, 14, and 15.

12. Dispute Resolution and Class Action Waiver

12.1. ANY DISPUTE, CLAIM, OR CONTROVERSY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES SHALL BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION OR IN THE COURTS OF ENGLAND, AT OUR SOLE DISCRETION.

12.2. CLASS ACTION WAIVER: YOU AGREE THAT ANY CLAIMS SHALL BE BROUGHT IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY ONLY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

12.3. Before initiating any legal proceeding, you agree to first contact us at ross@pistonlog.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

13. Force Majeure

13.1. We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations where such failure or delay results from any cause beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, power failures, internet failures, governmental actions, or third party failures.

14. General

14.1. Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Pistonlog regarding the Services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

14.2. Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

14.3. Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

14.4. Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

14.5. Third Party Rights: These Terms do not confer any rights on any third party.

14.6. Notices: All notices to us should be sent to ross@pistonlog.com. We may provide notices to you via the email address associated with your account.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

15.1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

15.2. Subject to Section 12, any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Acceptable Use Policy

You must not use the Services to:

  • store, transmit, or publish content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable;
  • violate any laws or regulations;
  • infringe any third party intellectual property rights;
  • transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code;
  • engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the Services;
  • send unsolicited communications (spam);
  • harvest or collect information about users without consent;
  • use automated systems to access the Services in a manner that exceeds reasonable usage;
  • attempt to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Services;
  • impersonate any person or entity.

We reserve the right to investigate any suspected violations and take appropriate action, including suspension or termination of your account without notice or refund.

Service Level Agreement

We will use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain 95% uptime during each calendar month. This excludes scheduled maintenance and circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

THIS SLA IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CREATE ANY BINDING OBLIGATIONS OR ENTITLEMENT TO SERVICE CREDITS.

Contact Us

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