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Terms of Service

Updated March 2026

1. Service Description

VLN (Vaste Lasten Nederland) provides an automated document processing platform that extracts information from invoices and financial documents. By using our service, you agree to these terms.

2. User Responsibilities

  • You must provide accurate information during registration
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
  • You must not upload documents containing illegal content
  • You must not attempt to breach our security measures

3. Document Processing

Our AI-powered system extracts information from your documents. While we strive for accuracy, you are responsible for verifying all extracted information before use. VLN is not liable for errors in automated extraction.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use VLN only for legitimate business purposes. Prohibited activities:

  • Processing documents you do not have rights to
  • Attempting to reverse engineer our technology
  • Sharing your account credentials with others
  • Using the service for fraudulent purposes

5. Service Availability

We strive to maintain 99.9% uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. Scheduled maintenances will be announced in advance when possible.

6. Limitation of Liability

VLN shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you in the last 12 months.

7. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these terms. You may cancel your account at any time through your profile settings.

Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Account Information
    Name, email address, company name, and contact details
  • Document Data
    Uploaded documents and extracted information
  • Usage Data
    Log data, IP addresses, browser information, and usage patterns

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and improve our document processing services
  • To process and extract information from your documents
  • To communicate with you about your account and our services
  • To detect and prevent fraud and security issues
  • To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience

3. Data Security

Your data is protected
We use industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS) to protect your data in transit. Documents are encrypted at rest and stored securely in EU-based data centers. We implement strict access controls and regular security audits.

4. Data Retention

We retain your documents and extracted data for as long as your account is active. You can delete individual documents at any time. Upon account deletion, all your data is permanently removed within 30 days.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only in these cases:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • With service providers who assist in our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
  • To protect our rights and prevent fraud

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to data processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@vln.nl

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and remember your preferences. We do not use tracking cookies without your consent. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. International Transfers

Your data is primarily stored in the European Union. If data is transferred outside the EU, we ensure adequate protection through standard contractual clauses and other legal mechanisms.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for business use only. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18 years of age.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through a notice on our platform. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance.