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TERMS & CONDITIONS

Last Updated: August 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to the DRIVING X website.

These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of the DRIVING X website, as well as the general terms applicable to the information, content and services made available through the website.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions.

If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.

2. About DRIVING X

DRIVING X is a specialist organisation focused on driver development, driving performance, defensive driving, driver assessment, corporate driver training and fleet safety.

Our services may include, depending on the programme or engagement:

  • Defensive Driving Training;
  • Performance Driving Training;
  • Driver Development;
  • Corporate Driver Training;
  • Driver Assessment;
  • Fleet Safety Advisory;
  • Driver Performance Analysis;
  • Professional Driver Reports;
  • Consultancy and advisory services;
  • Educational content and other related services.

The specific scope, conditions and price of each service will be communicated to the customer before an engagement is confirmed.

3. Website Use

You may use the DRIVING X website for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms & Conditions.

You agree not to:

  • Use the website for unlawful purposes;
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website or its systems;
  • Interfere with the security or operation of the website;
  • Introduce malicious software or other harmful code;
  • Copy, reproduce or distribute website content without permission;
  • Use website content for commercial purposes without our prior written consent;
  • Misrepresent your identity or relationship with DRIVING X.

DRIVING X reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the website where reasonably necessary to protect the website, its users or its legitimate interests.

4. Website Content

The content published on the DRIVING X website is provided for general information and educational purposes.

This includes:

  • Articles;
  • Driving advice;
  • Safety information;
  • Educational materials;
  • Technical information;
  • Videos;
  • Images;
  • Opinions;
  • Statistics;
  • Other editorial content.

Although DRIVING X makes reasonable efforts to ensure that published information is accurate and up to date, we do not guarantee that all information will always be complete, accurate or current.

Information published on the website should not be considered a substitute for professional assessment, training or individual advice where such advice is required.

5. Driving and Safety Disclaimer

Driving involves inherent risks.

Information published by DRIVING X is intended to promote safer driving behaviour and improve awareness and understanding of driving dynamics and road safety.

However, information provided through the website should not be interpreted as an instruction to perform manoeuvres or driving techniques outside an appropriate and controlled training environment.

Users should always comply with:

  • Applicable traffic laws;
  • Road conditions;
  • Weather conditions;
  • Vehicle limitations;
  • Manufacturer instructions;
  • Instructions from qualified instructors or authorities.

DRIVING X does not encourage illegal, dangerous or irresponsible driving.

Any advanced driving techniques presented through our educational content should only be practised in appropriate, controlled and legally authorised environments and under suitable professional supervision where applicable.

6. Training Services

Participation in DRIVING X training programmes is subject to the specific conditions communicated to the participant or customer before the training takes place.

Depending on the programme, participants may be required to:

  • Hold a valid driving licence;
  • Meet minimum age requirements;
  • Provide relevant information regarding their driving experience;
  • Follow instructor and safety instructions;
  • Comply with the rules of the training facility;
  • Use appropriate safety equipment;
  • Declare relevant information concerning their ability to participate safely.

DRIVING X reserves the right to refuse or suspend participation where a participant fails to comply with safety requirements or instructions.

7. Driver Assessments

Where DRIVING X provides driver assessments, the assessment results represent an evaluation based on the methodology, conditions, equipment and information available during the assessment.

Assessment results are not a guarantee of future driving performance.

Driver behaviour and performance may vary according to:

  • Traffic conditions;
  • Road conditions;
  • Vehicle characteristics;
  • Weather;
  • Fatigue;
  • Stress;
  • Distraction;
  • Experience;
  • Other environmental or personal factors.

Any Driver Performance Report or similar assessment document should therefore be interpreted within the context in which the assessment was performed.

8. Corporate and Fleet Services

Where DRIVING X provides services to companies, fleet operators or other organisations, the scope of services, deliverables, fees, responsibilities and other contractual conditions may be established through a separate proposal, quotation, agreement or statement of work.

Where a separate written agreement exists, that agreement will govern the specific professional engagement.

These website Terms & Conditions will continue to apply to the use of the DRIVING X website unless expressly stated otherwise.

9. Bookings and Service Confirmation

Requests for information, quotations or bookings submitted through the website do not automatically constitute a confirmed booking or contractual engagement.

A service will only be considered confirmed once DRIVING X has accepted the request and, where applicable, the customer has accepted the relevant quotation, proposal or booking conditions.

Specific cancellation, rescheduling and payment conditions may apply to individual services and will be communicated before confirmation.

10. Prices and Payments

Unless otherwise stated, prices for DRIVING X services will be communicated directly to the customer through the relevant quotation, proposal or booking process.

Prices may vary according to:

  • Type of service;
  • Duration;
  • Number of participants;
  • Location;
  • Vehicle requirements;
  • Equipment requirements;
  • Corporate requirements;
  • Additional services requested.

Any applicable taxes, fees or additional costs will be identified where required.

Payment conditions will be communicated before the service is confirmed.

11. Cancellations and Rescheduling

Cancellation and rescheduling conditions may vary depending on the service booked.

Where specific cancellation terms apply, these will be communicated to the customer before confirmation.

DRIVING X may need to reschedule training or other activities due to circumstances including:

  • Weather conditions;
  • Safety considerations;
  • Venue availability;
  • Vehicle or equipment issues;
  • Operational circumstances;
  • Other circumstances beyond reasonable control.

Where DRIVING X needs to cancel or reschedule a service, reasonable efforts will be made to provide an alternative date or appropriate solution.

12. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content published on the DRIVING X website is owned by or licensed to DRIVING X.

This includes, without limitation:

  • DRIVING X name and branding;
  • Logos;
  • Text;
  • Articles;
  • Images;
  • Graphics;
  • Videos;
  • Training materials;
  • Methodologies;
  • Reports;
  • Documents;
  • Website design;
  • Other original content.

Unauthorised copying, reproduction, modification, distribution, publication or commercial exploitation is prohibited.

13. DRIVING X Methodologies and Intellectual Property

DRIVING X may use proprietary methodologies, frameworks, assessment systems, training structures, reports and intellectual property, including but not limited to:

  • DX5™ Driver Development Method
  • DXPI™ Driver Performance Index
  • FSEP™ Fleet Safety Excellence Programme
  • DPR™ Driver Performance Report

These systems, names, structures and associated materials are proprietary intellectual property of DRIVING X unless otherwise expressly stated.

No right, licence or permission to reproduce, modify, distribute or commercially exploit these materials is granted through the use of this website or participation in a DRIVING X service, unless expressly agreed in writing.

14. Trademarks

The DRIVING X name, logo, trademarks, service marks, programme names and associated branding may not be used without prior written permission from DRIVING X.

Third-party trademarks appearing on the website remain the property of their respective owners.

15. Third-Party Links and Services

The DRIVING X website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms or services.

These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.

DRIVING X does not control and is not responsible for:

  • Third-party content;
  • Privacy practices;
  • Security;
  • Availability;
  • Accuracy;
  • Terms and conditions of third-party websites or services.

Your use of third-party services is subject to the terms and policies applicable to those services.

16. Website Availability

DRIVING X aims to maintain the availability and security of the website but does not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted or free from errors.

The website may occasionally be unavailable due to:

  • Maintenance;
  • Technical problems;
  • Security measures;
  • Updates;
  • Hosting issues;
  • Circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

17. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, DRIVING X shall not be liable for losses or damages arising solely from:

  • Temporary website unavailability;
  • Technical errors;
  • Reliance on general information published on the website;
  • Third-party websites or services;
  • Unauthorised access resulting from circumstances outside our reasonable control.

Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.

In particular, nothing in these terms is intended to exclude liability for matters that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.

18. User-Submitted Information

If you submit information, comments, enquiries, photographs, documents or other material to DRIVING X, you are responsible for ensuring that you have the necessary rights and permissions to provide such material.

You must not submit material that:

  • Is unlawful;
  • Infringes third-party rights;
  • Contains malicious software;
  • Is defamatory;
  • Violates privacy rights;
  • Contains confidential information that you are not authorised to disclose.

Personal data submitted through the website will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

19. Privacy

The processing of personal data through the DRIVING X website is governed by our Privacy Policy.

The use of cookies and similar technologies is governed by our Cookie Policy.

20. Changes to These Terms

DRIVING X may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time.

Changes may be made to reflect:

  • Changes to our services;
  • Changes to website functionality;
  • Changes in applicable legislation;
  • Changes in business practices;
  • Other operational or legal requirements.

The updated version will be published on this page together with the relevant “Last Updated” date.

21. Severability

If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, that provision shall be interpreted or modified to the extent necessary to make it enforceable where legally possible.

The remaining provisions shall continue to apply.

22. Entire Agreement

These Terms & Conditions, together with any specific terms applicable to individual services and our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the general terms governing use of the DRIVING X website.

Where a separate written agreement has been entered into between DRIVING X and a customer, the terms of that agreement will govern the specific professional relationship where applicable.

23. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Portugal, unless mandatory applicable law provides otherwise.

Any dispute arising in connection with these Terms & Conditions shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of Portugal, without prejudice to any mandatory rights or alternative dispute resolution mechanisms available to consumers under applicable law.