End-User Licence Agreement for Apps (EULA)


These Terms of Use shall apply, in the version that was valid when the agreement was concluded, to the use of the
-    Bosch Smart Gardening App (hereinafter referred to as the “Software”) between you and Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH, Max-Lang-Str. 40-46, 70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany (hereinafter referred to as “Bosch”),
-    the online service “Amazon Alexa” from Amazon Europe Core S.à.r.l., 5 Rue Plaetis, L-2338 Luxembourg (“Service Provider”) with the help of Amazon Alexa Skills “Indego” for the use of voice-operated commands
-   and the online service “Google Assistant” Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View California 940343, United States with the help of Google Assistant Actions “Indego” for the use of voice-operated commands

By accepting this EULA, you are agreeing to the following terms.

You can use this Software to manage your Bosch Indego Connect remotely. The Software enables you to operate your Bosch Indego Connect via your mobile end device (e.g. mobile phone, tablet). In particular, you can start and stop your Bosch Indego Connect (provided your Bosch Indego Connect is switched on), set up mowing schedules and view the mowing progress. You will be notified if your Bosch Indego Connect requires attention. You can change and adjust settings. You can view or buy accessories.

Unless otherwise specified, the functions of the Software require a connection to the Bosch Indego Connect server. Different versions of the Software may provide different functions. You can also use your Bosch Indego Connect without this Software. If you do so, you will not be able to use certain functions of your Bosch Indego Connect that require a connection to this Software.


I.    Smart Gardening App

1.    Rights of use

This EULA grants you the following rights of use to the Software:

With the conclusion of this EULA, Bosch grants you the non-exclusive and non-transferable right to use the Software on a device that you own or are in possession of and on which the Software can be run in accordance with the system requirements, which can be viewed before concluding these Terms of Use.

The right of use does not cover the provision of the Software over a network for simultaneous use on multiple end devices.

You are not permitted to distribute or otherwise make the Software available to third parties (including renting, leasing, loaning or sub-licensing).

You are not entitled to modify, reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the program code of the Software or any part thereof, or to otherwise determine the source code or create works of the Software derived from said source code. The mandatory, non-negotiable provisions of Sections 69(d) and 69(e) of the German Copyright Act (UrhG) shall remain unaffected by this.

The terms outlined above also apply to all updates/upgrades and plug-ins for the Software that are made available for you to download by Bosch, provided that these are not subject to separate agreements. If they are, only those provisions for the relevant update/upgrade and plug-in shall apply.

The Bosch Indego mower comes with software that controls the mowing behaviour/mowing function. This software can be remotely updated on “Connect” versions. You hereby acknowledge that Bosch can update the firmware on your Indego in order to prevent serious risks to your safety or health. Your prior approval in the event of such an update shall not be required.

All other rights are reserved by Bosch.

2.    Cooperation obligations:

When using the Software, you are required to exercise the due care necessary for proper use and to take reasonable measures to check the results generated by the Software before applying them.

If you have purchased the Software as an entrepreneur within the meaning of Section 14 BGB (German Civil Code) in return for payment, you must examine the product and notify Bosch of any defects in accordance with Section 377 HGB (German Commercial Code).

3.    Data collection/use:

Bosch quality standards include handling your personal data (e.g. first name and surname, telephone number and e-mail address) responsibly. We shall only collect, save and process the personal data resulting from your registration and the use of the Software where this is required for the provision of services in accordance with the agreement and permitted under statutory provisions. We shall treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the provisions of the applicable data protection law.

Furthermore, your personal data shall only be used if you have expressly consented to this. You can revoke the consent you have provided at any time as described in our Privacy Policy.

4.    Warranty, liability:

Warranty claims based on material defects and defects of title of the Software may arise exclusively between you and Bosch and shall be determined in accordance with the following provision.

Warranty and liability for free software. Bosch shall only be liable for material defects and defects of title, regardless of the legal basis, if Bosch has fraudulently concealed the material defects and defects of title in question. In all other respects, Bosch, its legal representatives as well as its subcontractors and vicarious agents, including Bosch employees, shall only be liable for compensation of any losses that have occurred on the basis of the gratuitous provision of the Software where deliberate or grossly negligent conduct has taken place. Claims in accordance with the German Product Liability Act (Produkthaftungsgesetz) shall remain unaffected.

5.    Right to intellectual property

Should the Software or its ownership or use by you infringe a third party's right to intellectual property, Bosch shall be solely responsible for investigating, defending, controlling and fulfilling any claims which arise from an infringement of the right to intellectual property.

6.    Transfer/assignment

Any other transfer of your rights of use requires our explicit consent. Transferability may also be excluded by means of technical blocks.

7.    Support

You are not entitled to claim the provision of support services such as updates or advice outside the warranty right. The provision of support services by Bosch shall not result in the warranty period beginning again.

8.    Termination for good cause

Bosch is entitled to terminate this EULA on the basis of extraordinary termination and with immediate effect in the event that you (i) manipulate or damage this Software, or (ii) connect or operate your Bosch Indego Connect with third-party software, or, by doing so, damage or spy on Bosch IT or act in any other way that is detrimental to Bosch. Under the aforementioned conditions, Bosch is also entitled to block your account in order to prevent use of the Software. In such cases, Bosch does not undertake to provide you with any compensation. Any claims to compensation asserted against you by Bosch shall remain unaffected by this.


II.    Amazon Alexa

1.    Usage

By pressing the “Enable” button in the Amazon Alexa Skills Store, you confirm that you accept the validity of the respective version of these Terms of Use. You have no entitlement to use the voice commands provided and the information made available.

2.    Access and availability

The Service Provider bears sole responsibility for providing access to Amazon Alexa and ensuring that Amazon Alexa is accessible. You are not entitled to demand that Bosch provides access to Amazon Alexa and/or ensures that Amazon Alexa is accessible. The Service Provider's respective terms and conditions apply.

3.    Use of voice commands

Bosch has provided the Service Provider with different voice commands for using Amazon Alexa, using which you can instruct your Bosch Indego Connect to carry out specific actions. [The available voice commands can be found at https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GCN94RD]. Only you and the Service Provider shall be responsible for the voice commands being understood correctly. The Service Provider's respective terms and conditions apply. When using voice commands, you undertake to ensure that your Bosch Indego Connect is ready for operation and that carrying out the command does not endanger any third parties. The use of voice commands is free of charge.

4.    Calling up information

All the available information and content is non-binding and is provided for information purposes only, without any guarantee that you can rely on or make reference to the quality of the information, in particular with regard to its correctness, completeness or up-to-dateness. Content may – due to errors by third parties, for example – be inaccurate, incomplete or outdated. Bosch shall be free to produce the information and content made available and shall be entitled to change, expand, restrict and – either temporarily or permanently – withdraw the content at any time. Information can be called up free of charge.

5.    Liability

Bosch shall only be liable to you for damage that is caused by an intentional or grossly negligent violation of contractual obligations by Bosch and in the event of loss of life, bodily injury or damage to health. For a slightly or grossly negligent violation of obligations, the fulfilment of which is essential for the contract to be properly implemented and on the performance of which it is reasonable for you to rely as a matter of course (cardinal contractual obligations/cardinal obligations), the liability of Bosch shall be limited to foreseeable and typically occurring damages. In particular, Bosch shall not be liable for any consequential damages, loss of profit, or other pure financial losses. Otherwise, liability for slight and gross negligence shall be excluded. Any existing liability on the part of Bosch in accordance with the German Product Liability Act (Produkthaftungsgesetz) or in the event of an assumption of guarantees shall remain unaffected by this.


III. Google Assistant

1.    Usage

By pressing the “Set Up” button on the Google Assistant app, you confirm that you accept the validity of the respective version of these Terms of Use. You have no entitlement to use the voice commands provided and the information made available.

2.    Access and availability

The Service Provider bears sole responsibility for providing access to Google Assistant and ensuring that Google Assistant is accessible. You are not entitled to demand that Bosch provides access to Google Assistant and/or ensures that Google Assistant is accessible. The Service Provider's respective terms and conditions apply.

3.    Use of voice commands

Bosch has provided the Service Provider with different voice commands for using Google Assistant, using which you can instruct your Bosch Indego Connect to carry out specific actions. Only you and the Service Provider shall be responsible for the voice commands being understood correctly. The Service Provider's respective terms and conditions apply. When using voice commands, you undertake to ensure that your Bosch Indego Connect is ready for operation and that carrying out the command does not endanger any third parties. The use of voice commands is free of charge.

4.    Calling up information

All the available information and content is non-binding and is provided for information purposes only, without any guarantee that you can rely on or make reference to the quality of the information, in particular with regard to its correctness, completeness or up-to-dateness. Content may – due to errors by third parties, for example – be inaccurate, incomplete or outdated. Bosch shall be free to produce the information and content made available and shall be entitled to change, expand, restrict and – either temporarily or permanently – withdraw the content at any time. Information can be called up free of charge.

5. Liability

Bosch shall only be liable to you for damage that is caused by an intentional or grossly negligent violation of contractual obligations by Bosch and in the event of loss of life, bodily injury or damage to health. For a slightly or grossly negligent violation of obligations, the fulfilment of which is essential for the contract to be properly implemented and on the performance of which it is reasonable for you to rely as a matter of course (cardinal contractual obligations/cardinal obligations), the liability of Bosch shall be limited to foreseeable and typically occurring damages. In particular, Bosch shall not be liable for any consequential damages, loss of profit, or other pure financial losses. Otherwise, liability for slight and gross negligence shall be excluded. Any existing liability on the part of Bosch in accordance with the German Product Liability Act (Produkthaftungsgesetz) or in the event of an assumption of guarantees shall remain unaffected by this.


IV.    Other provisions

1.    Applicable law, place of jurisdiction

With the exclusion of the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, the substantive law of the Federal Republic of Germany shall apply for all claims arising from and in connection with this EULA or use of the Software. If you are not a consumer or have no regular place of jurisdiction in Germany, the place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising due to or in connection with this agreement shall be Stuttgart, Germany.

2.    Miscellaneous

Should individual provisions or parts of the agreement be ineffective, the remaining provisions and parts of the agreement shall remain in force.


As at: July 2018