Terms of Use
Under legal review: this document is a draft and is not yet a binding document. The final text will be published after legal review.
Acceptance of terms
In short: by using PHVolt, you agree to these terms.
By accessing or using PHVolt's website, app and services, you confirm that you have read, understood and accepted these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any condition, please do not use the services.
Definitions
In short: what each term means in this document.
For the purposes of these Terms: 'Platform' means PHVolt's website, app and systems; 'Service' means charging-point discovery and payment processing; 'User' means any person who uses the Platform; 'CPO' means the charging-point operator responsible for the station.
Who we are
In short: PHVolt is operated by Aether Tech LTDA, based in Brasília/DF, Brazil.
PHVolt is a product operated by Aether Tech LTDA, registered under CNPJ 68.026.381/0001-11, based in Brasília/DF, Brazil. PHVolt is the name of the service; Aether Tech is the legal entity responsible for operating it.
Eligibility
In short: you must have legal capacity to use the service.
The services are intended for individuals with full legal capacity. By using the Platform, you declare that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. Use by minors is subject to the Privacy Policy.
The service
In short: we help you find charging points and pay for them.
PHVolt provides the discovery and display of charging points for electric vehicles and the payment processing for charging sessions. The availability, prices and conditions of each station are defined by the respective CPO.
Anonymous driver use
In short: you can pay for charging without creating an account.
You may start and pay for a charging session directly at the charger (pay-at-charger), without creating an account. In that case, we process only the data needed to complete the payment, as described in the Privacy Policy.
User obligations
In short: use the service lawfully and responsibly.
You agree to use the Platform in accordance with the law and with the Acceptable Use Policy, which forms part of these Terms. Any use that harms the Platform, other users, the CPOs or third parties is prohibited.
Payments and fees
In short: payments are processed securely; fees are set by the operator.
Payments for charging sessions are processed through payment providers. Amounts, fees and any applicable charges are shown before confirmation. Commercial terms between PHVolt and each CPO are governed by a separate agreement.
Third-party services
In short: we use partners, such as the payment processor, to operate the service.
The Platform integrates third-party services, such as the payment processor, to enable its operation. Use of these services may be subject to the respective providers' own terms.
Intellectual property
In short: PHVolt owns what it created; open-source components follow their own licenses.
PHVolt and Aether Tech LTDA hold the rights to the original work and to the compiled product that make up the Platform, including trademarks, layout and proprietary code. The Platform incorporates open-source components whose authors retain their respective copyrights under their licenses — PHVolt does not claim ownership of those third-party rights. Attributions are described on the Licenses and attributions page.
Disclaimers and limitation of liability
In short: we do our best to keep the service running, within the limits of the Consumer Protection Code.
The Platform is provided as is. Within the limits allowed by law, including the Brazilian Consumer Protection Code (CDC), PHVolt is not liable for the unavailability of stations operated by third parties or for indirect damages. Nothing in these Terms removes the rights guaranteed to consumers by law.
Suspension and termination
In short: we may suspend access in case of misuse.
PHVolt may suspend or terminate access to the Platform in the event of a breach of these Terms or of the Acceptable Use Policy, observing proportionality and the applicable procedures.
Changes to these terms
In short: we may update these terms and will let you know.
These Terms may be updated from time to time. The current version and its effective date will be published on this page. Continued use after an update means you accept the new version.
Governing law and venue
In short: Brazilian law applies; the venue is Brasília/DF.
These Terms are governed by Brazilian law. The courts of Brasília/DF are chosen to resolve any disputes.
Contact
In short: get in touch if you have questions.
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us through the official channels listed on the PHVolt website.
Aether Tech LTDA · CNPJ 68.026.381/0001-11 · Brasília/DF, Brazil
Last updated: pending legal review