RoadScope — Terms & Conditions

Last updated: December 11, 2025

Please read these Terms & Conditions ("Terms") carefully before using RoadScope. By accessing or using the RoadScope website and services, you ("you" or "User") agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use RoadScope.

1. Definition of Service

What is RoadScope

RoadScope ("the Service") is a web-based tool that visualises mobile speed camera corridor data on an interactive map. It combines open map data with officially published road safety camera locations to help users see where mobile speed cameras may operate in Victoria, Australia (and potentially other areas of Australia).

Key features of RoadScope include:

• Displaying an interactive map (using OpenStreetMap data) with overlays highlighting mobile speed camera corridors (areas or road segments where mobile speed cameras are approved to operate).
• Providing up-to-date information (updated periodically) about camera locations based on data published by the Victorian Government (and possibly other Australian state authorities).
• Two tiers of access: a Free tier that allows general use of the map with some limitations (for example, a limited number of corridor views or less detail), and a Paid tier that offers expanded access, such as viewing all corridors, additional details, or advanced features.
• A simple login system via Google Sign-In to manage access (particularly to distinguish free vs paid users) without requiring a separate account sign-up.
• Payments handled through Stripe for those who choose to upgrade to the Paid tier.

Early Access / MVP Status

RoadScope is currently in an Early Access or MVP (Minimum Viable Product) stage. This means the Service is under active development and is released initially for user feedback and testing.

You acknowledge that RoadScope may have bugs, incomplete features, or inaccuracies as we refine the product. We appreciate your understanding in this phase and welcome feedback, but we make no guarantees that the Service is final or fully polished.

RoadScope is provided by a sole trader in Victoria, Australia. Any references to "we" or "us" in these Terms refer to the owner/operator of RoadScope.

2. Accounts and Eligibility

Eligibility – 18+ Only

You must be at least 18 years old to use RoadScope. By accessing the Service or creating an account via Google sign-in, you represent and warrant that you are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18, you are not permitted to use this Service. We reserve the right to ask for proof of age if necessary.

Google Sign-In Required

To utilise RoadScope (beyond possibly a very limited demo view), you need to log in using Google Identity Services. We do not offer a separate username/password system. You will be redirected to Google to authenticate, and upon successful login, Google provides us with your basic profile information (see the Privacy Policy for details on what is received). By signing in, you also agree to comply with Google’s terms of service when using your Google account.

Account Responsibility

Because RoadScope uses your Google account for access, you are responsible for maintaining the security of your Google account. Do not share your Google account credentials with others or allow others to access RoadScope through your Google account.

If you suspect unauthorised use of your Google account or our Service, you should secure your Google account (for example, change your password, revoke tokens) and notify us of any breach affecting RoadScope.

We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from unauthorised use of your account (though we will try to help if possible).

Accuracy of Information

You must provide accurate information when using the Service. This primarily means your Google profile name and email should be your own and valid. You agree not to impersonate anyone or use a Google account that you are not authorised to use.

We reserve the right to refuse service, suspend, or terminate your access at our discretion if we believe you have violated any eligibility or account rules, or any other provision of these Terms (see Section 11 on Termination).

3. Subscription, Fees and Payment Terms

Free and Paid Tiers

RoadScope is available in a free version and a paid version. The Free tier provides basic functionality at no cost. The Paid tier (often referred to as "Premium") offers expanded features, such as broader access to corridor visualisation data (for example, access to all camera locations, longer history, or other premium map features).

Details of what each tier includes are described on our website or within the app interface. We reserve the right to change the features of free or paid tiers over time, but any significant changes to paid features will be communicated to subscribers.

Payment Processor

All payments for the Paid tier are handled via Stripe Checkout. When you decide to purchase a Paid plan or subscription, you will be directed to Stripe’s secure checkout page. By submitting payment information, you agree to Stripe’s terms and conditions for payment processing. We do not collect your credit card details; Stripe does that on our behalf. Once your payment is successful, Stripe will notify us and we will grant your account access to the premium features.

Pricing and Billing

Prices for the Paid tier are indicated in Australian Dollars (AUD) unless stated otherwise. The pricing and billing cycle (for example, monthly subscription, annual subscription, or one-time purchase) will be presented to you at the time of purchase.

By completing a purchase, you authorise Stripe to charge your provided payment method for the specified amount, and for recurring subscriptions, you authorise charges at each renewal period until you cancel.

All fees are inclusive of any applicable taxes unless stated. If a tax (like GST) is applicable and not included, it will be shown at checkout.

Refunds and Trials; Consumer Guarantees

RoadScope may, at its discretion, offer a free trial period or limited free access to premium features. After any trial, if you continue with a subscription, you will be charged.

Change of Mind: We generally do not offer refunds if you simply change your mind or decide you no longer want the Paid service, in accordance with Australian Consumer Law guidelines (a business can refuse a refund for change of mind, as long as this policy is clear). However, you can cancel future subscription renewals at any time (see Cancellation below).

Consumer Guarantees: That said, our goods and services come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). If the service fails to meet a consumer guarantee – for example, if RoadScope’s premium service is not delivered as described, is substantially unfit for its purpose, or has a major problem – you are entitled to a remedy. This may include a refund or compensation, as appropriate, in line with the ACLaccc.gov.au. We will comply with all such legal obligations. Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude, restrict, or modify your rights under the ACL. (See Section 8 on Limitation of Liability for more details on how we limit liability aside from these non-excludable rights.)

Cancellation

You may cancel a recurring subscription at any time. Cancellation will prevent future billing: you will continue to have access to the Paid tier features until the end of the current billing period that you’ve already paid for, after which your account will revert to the Free tier.

To cancel, you can follow the instructions provided in the RoadScope interface or on the Stripe checkout portal (for example, a "Manage Subscription" link), or contact us for assistance. We do not charge any cancellation fees.

If you cancel during a billing period, we do not provide pro-rata refunds for the remaining time in that period, except where required by law. For one-time purchases (if, for instance, we offer a one-time upgrade instead of a subscription), once the purchase is delivered (that is, premium access granted), it is generally non-refundable except as required under consumer law.

Failed Payments

If a subscription renewal payment fails (for example, due to an expired card or insufficient funds), we (or Stripe on our behalf) may notify you. We may retry the charge. If payment is not completed within a certain grace period, we reserve the right to downgrade or suspend your premium access until the issue is resolved.

Promotions and Changes

We may run special promotions or discounts for the Paid tier. Any such offers are subject to their specific terms and may be for a limited time.

We also reserve the right to adjust pricing for the Service or introduce new charges in the future. If we do so for existing subscribers, we will give advance notice via email or in-service notification, and the new rates will apply from the next billing cycle. If you do not agree to price changes, you may cancel before the new price takes effect.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

When using RoadScope, you agree to use the Service only for lawful and intended purposes. You must not misuse the Service. Specifically, you agree not to:

Break Laws

• Use RoadScope in any manner that violates any applicable laws or regulations. This includes traffic laws and road safety regulations.
• Do not use the information from RoadScope to attempt to evade speed enforcement in a way that violates law.
• Do not use the app while driving (see Safety below).

Unauthorised Access

• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to RoadScope, our systems, or other users’ accounts.
• Attempt to circumvent any authentication or security measures of the Service.

Disruption

• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Service or the servers/networks used to make RoadScope available.
• Introduce viruses, malware, or any code that could harm the Service or its users.
• Engage in actions that impose an unreasonable load on our infrastructure (such as DDOS attacks).

Scraping and Data Mining

• Do not use any robot, scraper, crawler, script, or automated means to access, query, or copy data from RoadScope without our express permission.
• The Service and the data it presents (such as the compiled camera corridor information) is provided for interactive personal use via the web interface. Automated collection of our content, especially for commercial or competitive use, is strictly prohibited.

Reverse Engineering

• You must not reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code or underlying databases of the Service, except as may be allowed by law.
• Our front-end code and data presentation (the "Corridor Visualisation Layer") are proprietary (see Section 5 on Intellectual Property). Extracting or reusing significant portions of our curated data (beyond what open-source licences allow for underlying data) is not allowed without permission.

Impersonation and Misrepresentation

• Do not impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity when using RoadScope.

Malicious Use

• Do not use RoadScope to transmit any malicious or harmful content, or to harass, abuse, or harm others.
• While RoadScope is not a communication platform, this includes not using any interactive features (if any in future) to post unlawful, defamatory, or abusive material.

Use of Output

• The information provided by RoadScope (for example, maps and corridor data) is for your personal informational use.
• You agree not to use this information in a manner that could distract or endanger you or others (for example, pulling up the app while driving at high speeds is dangerous and prohibited).
• You also agree not to rely on RoadScope as your sole source of information for critical decisions – always exercise judgment and comply with official notices and signs on the road.

We reserve the right to investigate any suspected breach of these rules and to suspend or terminate your access if you violate this Acceptable Use Policy. Serious violations (such as illegal activities) may also be reported to law enforcement or relevant authorities.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Our IP – RoadScope Content

Unless otherwise noted, all content and materials in the RoadScope Service are the intellectual property of the RoadScope sole trader/operator. This includes:

• The website design, layout, and visuals.
• The Corridor Visualisation Layer (the compilation and presentation of mobile speed camera locations on the map).
• Branding (name and logo).
• All original software code and data compilations created by us.

These are protected by copyright, database rights, and other intellectual property laws. We retain all rights, title, and interest in and to RoadScope and its content, except for the third-party components listed below.

Using the Service does not grant you ownership of any intellectual property in it. You are only granted a limited licence to use the Service as described in these Terms.

Licence to You

We grant users a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use RoadScope for personal, non-commercial purposes, in accordance with these Terms. This means you can view the maps, check the corridor information, and use it for your own lawful purposes.

You may not redistribute, resell, or republish any portion of the Service content without our permission, except for uses permitted under law or under the licences of open data components (see below). For example, you cannot copy our entire corridor list or map interface and create your own competing service from it.

Open Data Components

RoadScope incorporates certain open-source or open-data components, which remain under their own licences:

OpenStreetMap

• Map data and map imagery come from OpenStreetMap, which is open data licensed under the Open Data Commons Open Database License (ODbL)openstreetmap.org.
• This means the underlying map data is open and you have rights to it under that licence (such as copying or adapting OSM data, provided you credit OSM and share any derivative database under ODbL).
• RoadScope’s use of OSM data requires us to provide attribution and doesn’t override your rights to OSM data. However, our specific integration and styling of the map is part of our Service’s presentation.

Victorian Government Data

• The mobile camera location datasets we use are published by the State of Victoria and are typically licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) discover.data.vic.gov.au.
• Under that licence, the data (for example, lists of camera coordinates or site names) can be reused by anyone, as long as proper attribution is given to the source (Victorian Government).
• RoadScope includes such attribution. You are free to obtain and use those datasets directly from the government open data portal under their licence. Our Terms do not seek to restrict your independent usage of openly licensed data obtained from its original source.

Your Commitments on IP

You agree:

• Not to remove, obscure, or alter any copyright notices, attributions, or trademarks displayed in the Service, including the "© OpenStreetMap contributors" notice on the map and any notes about data sources.
• Not to use our brand name "RoadScope" or our logos without permission in a way that could cause confusion that you are associated with or endorsed by us.

Your Content and Feedback

As a user, you typically will not be uploading content in RoadScope (since it’s not that kind of service). If in the future we allow any user-generated content (for example, suggesting a camera location or commenting), you would retain ownership of your content but grant us a licence to use it. (We would update the Terms accordingly at that time.)

For now, the primary "content" related to you is your personal data (addressed in the Privacy Policy) and usage information, which aren’t creative works.

Any feedback or suggestions you provide to us about RoadScope are entirely voluntary, and we are free to use them without any obligation to you (feedback is appreciated to improve the service).

6. Acknowledgements and Third-Party Rights

Data Attribution

We want to clearly credit the external sources and third-party components that make RoadScope possible:

• OpenStreetMap: Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under ODbL licence.
• Victorian Government Data: Contains or is derived from Victorian Government open datasets, such as road safety camera locations, used under CC BY 4.0 licence. © State Government of Victoria.
• Other Australian Data: If RoadScope expands to use data from other states or sources, we will similarly attribute those (for example, data from data.gov.au or other state open data portals under open licences). Any such attribution will be added here or in the app.

Google & Stripe

• "Google" and the Google logo are trademarks of Google LLC.
• "Stripe" and the Stripe logo are trademarks of Stripe, Inc.
• Their use in RoadScope is solely to indicate integration with their services (sign-in and payments respectively).

No Affiliation or Endorsement

RoadScope is an independent service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Google, Stripe, the Victorian Government, Victoria Police, or the OpenStreetMap Foundation.

The use of these names and data is for providing the Service’s functionality and for factual description. For example, just because we use Google for login does not mean Google endorses RoadScope. Similarly, we use official government data, but RoadScope is not a government website and is not sponsored by any government agency.

Users should not assume the information in RoadScope is an official government communication. Always refer to official sources for confirmation when needed.

Third-Party Terms

Your use of certain features may be subject to third-party terms. For instance, using Google Sign-In means you’re subject to Google’s terms of service and privacy policy. Paying via Stripe means complying with Stripe’s terms for payments.

OpenStreetMap usage via our interface is covered under ODbL which mainly affects us as the distributor (we handle attribution, etc.), but if you somehow extract OSM data, you’d have to adhere to ODbL in how you use it.

By using RoadScope, you also agree to any end-user terms of these third-party services to the extent they apply (though none require you to sign anything separately — it’s mostly about respecting their intellectual property and usage policies, which we have done on our end).

If you violate any third-party terms while using RoadScope (for example, you try to misuse the Google sign-in system or violate OSM’s usage policies), we reserve the right to take appropriate action (which could include terminating your access, as that could jeopardise our relationship with those providers or our ability to use those services).

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

RoadScope is provided to you on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. This section explains the limits of what we promise:

• We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure. As an MVP and ongoing service, there may be downtime for maintenance or due to technical issues. We strive for a good experience, but bugs or outages can occur.
• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the data presented. While we update camera location data regularly (we aim to update monthly when new data is released by authorities), there could be delays or errors. There may be speed camera locations or road safety cameras operating that are not shown on RoadScope, or conversely, a location shown might not be active at a given time. Always obey actual road signs, signals, and law enforcement instructions over any information from this app.
• To the fullest extent permitted by law, we make no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, about RoadScope. This includes (but is not limited to) implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Service will meet your specific needs or that you will achieve any particular outcome (for example, we do not warrant that using RoadScope will help you avoid speeding fines or improve your driving; the intent is to inform, but you are responsible for driving safely and legally).

Important Safety Notice

• RoadScope is not a navigation app and is not intended to be used in real-time while driving.
• You must not use the Service in a manner that distracts you from driving or that violates traffic laws (such as interacting with a phone while driving, which is illegal).
• The information provided by RoadScope should be used as a planning tool or for general awareness before you drive. Always focus on the road when operating a vehicle.

Not Official Advice or Authority

• RoadScope provides informational visualisation. It is not an official source of traffic enforcement locations, nor is it legal advice or a guarantee of where enforcement is happening.
• The authorities can change camera placements or enforcement tactics without notice. You should not rely on RoadScope as an exhaustive or authoritative list of camera locations.
• We encourage safe driving at all times, everywhere — not just where cameras are indicated. RoadScope’s data is there to promote awareness, not to encourage risky behaviour.

In summary, you use RoadScope at your own risk. If you find errors or bugs, we appreciate reports so we can improve, but we do not accept liability for any problems arising from the use of the app, except as stated in the next section.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event shall RoadScope or its owner/operator be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages that result from or relate to your use of (or inability to use) the Service.

This includes, for example:

• Fines or penalties you incur for traffic violations.
• Vehicle accidents, injuries, or damage to property.
• Loss of data or corruption of data.
• Lost profits or lost business opportunities.
• Damages arising out of use of RoadScope or reliance on any information provided by it.
• Any claim arising from a third-party service (for instance, issues caused by Google or Stripe).
• Any conduct of other users or third parties in connection with the Service.

Our total aggregate liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to the Service or these Terms will not exceed the amount (if any) that you paid to us for the use of the Service in the past 12 months. If you have not paid anything (using the free tier), then our liability is $0.

Exception – ACL and Statutory Rights

We do not exclude or limit our liability for any guarantee, warranty, right or remedy that you have under the Australian Consumer Law or other applicable laws that cannot be excluded or limited. For example, if our service provision has a major failure under the ACL, you may be entitled to compensation or refund, and nothing in these Terms is meant to override that.

In such cases (where a guarantee is not legally excludable but can be limited), our liability is limited, at our option, to supplying the services again or paying the cost of having the services supplied again.

No Liability for Driving Decisions

You acknowledge that any driving or travel decisions you make are your sole responsibility. RoadScope is not liable for any outcome of your driving, including speeding infringements or compliance with road rules. Always adhere to posted speed limits and driving regulations regardless of what RoadScope displays.

Release

To the extent permissible by law, you agree to release and hold harmless RoadScope and its owner from any and all claims, liability or losses arising from your use of the Service or from the acts or omissions of other users or third parties in connection with the Service.

9. Indemnification

(Plain English: This section says if your actions cause us to be sued or fined, you’ll help cover those costs.)

You agree to indemnify and defend RoadScope (and our owner/operator) from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) that arise from:

• Your use of the Service in violation of these Terms or any law.
• Your breach of any part of these Terms.
• Any allegation that any content you submit to us (if submission becomes possible) infringes the rights of any third party.

We will promptly notify you of any such claim and allow you to assist in the defence (provided that we may participate with counsel of our own choosing at our expense). This indemnity survives the termination of your account or use of the Service.

10. Changes to the Service and Terms

Service Modifications

We are constantly improving and evolving RoadScope. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service (or the entire Service), temporarily or permanently, at any time.

For example, we might add or remove features, change data sources, or shut down the Service if needed. If you have a paid subscription and we discontinue the Service entirely, we will provide a pro-rata refund for any remaining subscription period.

For modifications or temporary suspensions, we’ll try to minimise disruption, but we may not always provide advance notice.

Updates to Terms

We may update or revise these Terms & Conditions from time to time. If we make a material change, we will notify users by posting the updated Terms on our site with a new "Last updated" date, and/or by a notice within the application.

In some cases, if changes are significant, we might also email users (if we have email contacts, which currently we generally do not collect) or provide a pop-up notice upon login.

Continued use of RoadScope after an update to the Terms constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you should stop using the Service and, if applicable, cancel any subscription (though we’d appreciate the opportunity to address concerns first).

It is your responsibility to check these Terms periodically for changes. We will note the effective date of each version for reference.

11. Termination

By You

You are free to stop using RoadScope at any time. If you wish to delete your account or stop access, you can simply discontinue use (and clear your data as per the Privacy Policy).

If you have a paid subscription and want to terminate it, follow the cancellation steps in Section 3.

By Us

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to RoadScope, with or without notice, if you breach any of these Terms or if we are required to do so for legal reasons.

We may also terminate the Service as a whole (as mentioned in Section 10) with notice to all users. If your access is terminated due to a breach of Terms, you may not be entitled to any refunds for purchases (if applicable), and we may block you from creating a new account or accessing the Service in the future.

Upon termination, the provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive will remain in effect (for example, Intellectual Property rights, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnity, governing law, etc. will survive termination).

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms & Conditions, and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or the use of RoadScope, are governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia, and the federal laws of Australia where applicable.

If you are an Australian consumer, you may have the benefit of certain rights or remedies under the law of your state or under Commonwealth law. These Terms do not limit any such rights that cannot be limited by contract.

Jurisdiction: You agree that the courts of Victoria (and courts of appeal from them) shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine any dispute arising out of these Terms or your use of the Service, except where local consumer law requires otherwise. By using the Service, you waive any objection to the venue of any legal proceedings in Victoria on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise (unless you are entitled by law to require a different venue).

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision will be severed from the Terms and the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

13. General Provisions

• Entire Agreement: These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding RoadScope. They supersede any prior agreements or communications (whether oral or written) about the Service. Any additional or different terms you seek to impose (for example, in correspondence) have no effect unless expressly agreed in writing by us.
• No Waiver: If we do not enforce a provision of these Terms, it does not mean we waive our right to do so later. Any waiver of rights by us must be explicit and in writing.
• Assignment: You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms to anyone else without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations (for example, if the ownership of RoadScope changes or it’s transferred to another entity) – if that happens, we will notify users of the change.
• No Partnership: Using RoadScope does not create any agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between you and us. You are simply a user of our Service.
• Force Majeure: We are not liable for any failure or delay in our performance (other than payment obligations) if caused by events beyond our reasonable control, such as natural disasters, government actions, war, acts of terrorism, labour disputes, power or internet outages, or other force majeure events.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms & Conditions, you can contact us:

Email: roadscope45@gmail.com

We will do our best to respond promptly and address any issues. Feedback on the MVP and these Terms is welcome as we continue to improve RoadScope.