Waze Terms of Use

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2020- **Road information prevails**. The information provided by the Service is not intended to replace the information provided on the road, such as travel direction, time based restrictions, lane restrictions, road blockades, traffic signs, traffic lights, police instructions, etc.
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2222- **Cautious driving**. Always drive vigilantly according to road conditions and in accordance with traffic laws. It is strictly forbidden to send traffic updates (such as updates on road accidents and traffic congestion), or to non-verbally interact with the Service or use the Service in a non-verbal manner for any purpose other than navigation while driving. Traffic updates or non-verbal reports you want to submit to the Service may only be sent after you have stopped your vehicle in an appropriate location permitted by law. Alternatively, such updates may be sent by a passenger other than the driver, provided it does not interfere with the due course of driving and does not distract the driver's attention to the road.
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2424- **Non-continuous updates**. The information provided by the Service originates from other users of the Service. Such information is intrinsically fluctuant and may be inaccurate, incomplete or outdated. Waze does not provide any warranties to such information's credibility or reliability.
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26- **Location-based Service**. Some features of the Service make use of detailed location and route information, for example in the form of GPS signals and other information sent by your mobile device on which the Waze application is installed and activated. These features cannot be provided without utilizing this technology. Please note, as described in detail in the [Privacy Policy](https://www.waze.com/legal/legal/privacy):
26- **Location-based Service**. Some features of the Service make use of detailed location and route information, for example in the form of GPS signals and other information sent by your mobile device on which the Waze application is installed and activated. These features cannot be provided without utilizing this technology. Please note, as described in detail in the [Privacy Policy](https://www.waze.com/legal/privacy):
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2828 - Waze uses your location and route information to create a detailed route history of all of your journeys made when using the Service. Waze uses this history to offer the Service to you, to improve the quality of the Service it offers to you and to all of its users, to improve the accuracy of its mapping and navigation data, and more as described in detail in the [Privacy Policy](https://www.waze.com/legal/privacy). This history is associated with your account and username (if you have chosen to set up a username). This history is retained by Waze for a limited period of time and in accordance with the [Privacy Policy](https://www.waze.com/legal/privacy).
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3030 - Waze allows you to use the Service whether or not you choose to set up a username for yourself. If you choose to use the Service without setting up a username you may do so by skipping the username setup stage of the application installation process. Waze will still link all of your information with your account and a unique identifier generated by Waze in accordance with the [Privacy Policy](https://www.waze.com/legal/privacy). Note that in order to access certain features of the Service (for example map editing, ranking, moods) you will need to set up a username.
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3232- **Advertisements**. Third party advertisements may appear on the Service from time to time. Waze does not endorse these advertisements, and the advertisements are not intended to be, nor should they be, viewed by drivers unless and until their vehicle has come to a complete stop.
3434- **The Internet connection required to use the Service, and any associated charges (e.g. mobile data expenses) incurred by your use of the Service are your exclusive responsibility and made solely at your expense**. Transmitting and receiving real-time updates to and from the Service, requires an online (e.g. Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G) connection between your cellular device and the Internet. The expenses of such connection are as prescribed by the agreement between you and your communication service provider (such as your cellular company), and according to its applicable terms of payment.
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3636- **Free Software**. The Service utilizes Software for map displays, updates and road information. With respect to some cellular telephone devices running the Software, the Software is a free-software. In such cases you may redistribute the Software or modify it in accordance with the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, whether it is version 2.0 of the license or any later version of your choice. For further information, see the GNU General Public License. The Service, its database, Waze's trademarks, the design of the maps of the Service and the voice files integrated in the Software - all are not free-software.
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3838- **Your age**. The Service is intended for use by users who are of the legal age required to hold a driving license. In any case, to use our Service you must be 16 years of age or older. If you are under 16, you may not download or use the Service. Accounts of users under the age of 16 years will be cancelled and deleted by Waze, upon receiving notice.
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40- **Privacy**. Your privacy is important to us. While using the Service, personal information may be provided by You or collected by Waze as detailed in our [Privacy Policy](https://www.waze.com/legal/legal/privacy). The [Privacy Policy](https://www.waze.com/legal/privacy) explains our practices pertaining to the use of your personal information and we ask that you read such [Privacy Policy](https://www.waze.com/legal/privacy) carefully. By accepting these Terms, you hereby acknowledge and agree to the collection, storage and use of your personal information by Waze, subject to this section, the [Privacy Policy](https://www.waze.com/legal/privacy) and any applicable laws and regulation.
40- **Privacy**. Your privacy is important to us. While using the Service, personal information may be provided by You or collected by Waze as detailed in our [Privacy Policy](https://www.waze.com/legal/privacy). The [Privacy Policy](https://www.waze.com/legal/privacy) explains our practices pertaining to the use of your personal information and we ask that you read such [Privacy Policy](https://www.waze.com/legal/privacy) carefully. By accepting these Terms, you hereby acknowledge and agree to the collection, storage and use of your personal information by Waze, subject to this section, the [Privacy Policy](https://www.waze.com/legal/privacy) and any applicable laws and regulation.
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4242### WHAT IS THE SERVICE
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4444The Service allows car drivers to navigate to their desired address. It allows drivers and users to assemble and update maps to reflect road conditions and occurrences on them, such as traffic congestions, road accidents, police road blocks, etc. The Service is provided mainly through the Software.
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4646### THE LICENSE
187187### BREACH AND INDEMNITY
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189189Without derogating from any applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Waze and its employees, officers, directors and agents, as well as all third party advertisers of Ads from and against all claims, damages, expenses, losses and liabilities that arise as a result of your violation of these Terms. In view of the fact that the Service is provided to you free-of-charge, this indemnity is intended to cover all expenses, payments, loss, loss of profits or any other damage, direct or indirect, monetary or non-monetary, incurred by Waze, its employees, officers, directors or agents as a result of your violation of the Terms, including but not limited to legal expenses and attorney fees.
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191191### PRIVACY
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193Waze respects your privacy during your use of the Software and the Service. Our updated privacy policy pertaining to the Software and the Service is readily accessible at our [Privacy Policy](https://www.waze.com/legal/legal/privacy) and is an integral part of these Terms. Since the privacy policy is subject to periodic updates, it is recommended that you periodically review the policy for updates.
193Waze respects your privacy during your use of the Software and the Service. Our updated privacy policy pertaining to the Software and the Service is readily accessible at our [Privacy Policy](https://www.waze.com/legal/privacy) and is an integral part of these Terms. Since the privacy policy is subject to periodic updates, it is recommended that you periodically review the policy for updates.
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195195### MODIFICATIONS TO THE SERVICE AND SOFTWARE
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197197Waze may, either partially or in its entirety and without being obligated to provide prior notice - modify, adapt or change the Software, the Service's features, the user interface and design, the extent and availability of the contents in the Service and any other aspect related to the Service. You will have no claim, complaint or demand against Waze for applying such changes or for failures incidental to such changes.
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199199### TERMINATION OF SERVICE