An application for a smartcard for public transport automatically means you accept the general terms and conditions for the use of the OV-chipkaart. The complete version of the applicable terms and conditions can be downloaded, displayed or printed here: General terms and conditions for the use of the OV-chipkaart (pdf, Dutch). These general terms and conditions apply to every type of OV-chipkaart issued by Trans Link Systems B.V. (TLS) in Amersfoort. If you have any questions after reading the terms and conditions please contact the OV-chipkaart Customer Service department via our contactform or call at 0900-0980 (€ 0,10 p.m.). The applicable terms and conditions for this servicenumber (pdf, Dutch) can be downloaded here.

Autoreload
Separate general terms and conditions apply to the OV-chipkaart autoreload of your OV-chipkaart. These terms and conditions can also be downloaded, displayed or printed: General terms and conditions for autoreload (pdf, Dutch).

Summary
Below, you will find a short summary of the most important terms and conditions for the personal OV-chipkaart, such as card ownership and liability. This summary is meant to clarify the general terms and is not exhaustive. Only the text of the general terms and conditions is legally binding.

Issuer, card holder and public transport company
Three parties are involved in the use of the OV-chipkaart:

• The issuer and owner of the smart card: TLS
• The card holder: the smart card user
• The public transport company that enables the card holder to travel using the OV-chipkaart.

Property
The card holder only has the right of use; TLS is the smart card owner. The card holder is responsible for the correct use of the smart card and must report loss or theft via 'My OV-chipcard' on this website, or to the OV-chipkaart Customer Service department as soon as possible by telephone, 0900-0980 (€ 0,10 p.m.). TLS is allowed to terminate the right of use of a specific card.

Use of personal data
Refer to the TLS privacy policy.

Travel products
When you use a public transport company’s travel products, such as a season ticket, the public transport company’s separate product terms and conditions are also applicable. The public transport company’s privacy policy can also be applicable. The public transport company’s terms and conditions apply to the transportation itself. Contact your public transport company to request the applicable terms and conditions.

Liability

• The card holder is solely responsible for all direct and indirect consequences arising from improper use through intent, fault or negligence.
• TLS is in not responsible for any consequences resulting from transactions between the card holder and other parties, such as public transport companies.
• TLS is responsible for the technological maintenance and security, but does not guarantee the flawless performance of the OV-chipkaart. Only in case of proven intent or gross negligence is TLS liable for the consequences of computer viruses or similar problems.
• TLS’s total liability towards the card holders is limited to the costs of direct damage and the maximum e-purse balance allowed, minus any refunded amount.

Changes and additions
If and when TLS implements changes to its services, instructions or terms and conditions, the change will be announced. If you disagree with these changes you have thirty days to inform TLS in writing. Your OV-chipkaart will be blocked within ten calendar days after receipt of your letter.

Further information
Refer to the General terms and conditions for the use of the OV-chipkaart (PDF, Dutch) for further information on your rights.