Terms of Use

SAP Logistics Business Network

Terms of Use

Logistics Service Providers

 

 

These SAP Logistics Business Network Terms of Use for Logistics Service Providers (the "LBN TOU") incorporate by reference the SAP Business Network Terms of Use ("BN TOU", collectively with the LBN TOU, the "Agreement"), the acceptance of which is a prerequisite to the use of the SAP Logistics Business Network Services described in this LBN TOU ("LBN Services") as a Logistics Service Provider.

 

These terms are applicable only to Logistics Service Providers with a subscription to SAP Logistics Business Network, basic membership that are invited to the Network by an Account Member with an SAP Logistics Business Network, freight collaboration subscription, or third party networks and Logistics Service Providers who have registered themselves to offer their services to Shippers.

 

In the event of a conflict between this LBN TOU and the BN TOU, this LBN TOU shall control. Any capitalized terms used but not defined in this LBN TOU shall have the meaning given to such terms in the BN TOU.

 

If You choose to enroll for and/or use any of the LBN Services as a Logistics Service Provider, such use shall be subject to the terms below for the LBN Services You use.

 

1.              Freight Collaboration.

Freight collaboration enables companies to efficiently manage business transactions with their logistics business partners and gain insights into collaborative activities.

2.              FEES

There is no fee for SAP Logistics Business Network, basic membership and SAP Logistic Business Network, B2B test tenant.

3.              ADDITIONAL TERMS

3.1.           PACKAGED SAP PRODUCTS. The following SAP cloud services are included in the LBN Services as described below. They may only be used in conjunction with the LBN Services, and each is subject to separate Supplemental Terms.

3.1.1.       SAP Cloud Platform Identity Authentication. Customer may use SAP Cloud Platform Identity Authentication only for user authentication of authorized users of the LBN Services solely in productive environments.

3.1.2.       SAP Fiori Launchpad. Customer may use the SAP Fiori Launchpad and the underlying SAP Cloud Platform portal service only to launch the user interface of the LBN Services.

4.              Definitions.

4.1.          Account Member means a company that has a current subscription to the LBN Services. Account Members with a subscription to SAP Logistics Business Network, freight collaboration option are typically Shippers. Account Members with a subscription to SAP Logistics Business Network, global track and trace option are manufacturing or distribution-focused companies looking for real-time insights of business processes.


Account Members with a subscription to SAP Logistics Business Network, basic membership are Logistics Service Providers that are invited to the Network by an Account Member with an SAP Logistics Business Network, freight collaboration subscription, or third party networks and Logistics Service Providers who have registered themselves to offer their services to Shippers.

4.2.           Communications means items such as invitations, and requests for information sent from one Account Member to one or more other Account Members.

4.3.           Content means documents and other information related to logistics transactions transmitted by Account Members via the Network.

4.4.           Customers means Account Members with a paid subscription to SAP Logistics Business Network, freight collaboration.

4.5.           Logistics Service Provider means an Account Member that performs transportation or other logistics services.

4.6.           Network means the Logistics Business Network that allows Account Members to transmit, view and download Content and Communications.

4.7.           Shipper means an entity that orders transportation or other logistics services with a Logistics Service Provider.

5.              Use Rights.

5.1.           A subscription to SAP Logistics Business Network, basic membership includes the right to:

5.1.1.       Transact with the connected business partners based on role-specific applications and published APIs and store freight collaboration Content for up to 12 months.

5.1.2.       An optional non-productive tenant for test purposes in conjunction with SAP Logistics Business Network, B2B test tenant.

6.              Additional terms

6.1.          Sharing of Content and Communications on the Network. Account Members can select which other Account Members they collaborate with on the Network, and this is managed through a request and approval process via the LBN Services. Further, Customers can control which Account Members can access Customer Data in the form of Content and Communications it has pushed via the Network. Customer can discontinue sharing Customer Content and Communications with any specific Account Member at any time using the application features of the LBN Services, provided that any Content and Communications that are downloaded from the Network by another Account Member will not be retrievable by Customer via the Network. Upon termination of Account Member's subscription for the LBN Services, Content in Account Member's account will be retained by SAP for 30 days, after which time it will deleted. Personal data in Account Member's account will be deleted when the account is terminated or expires. Any Content pushed to the Network prior to termination or expiration or Account Member's account will remain in the Network.

6.2.         Personal Data. SAP offers Logistics Service Providers and 3rd party networks the option to sign up to Logistic Business Network's data base of network participants. When doing so, SAP will process any registration data of a carrier in accordance with the SAP Business Network Privacy Statement.

6.3.           Use of Name. SAP reserves the right to publish the name of Account Members in a list of Account Members and share such list with prospects and customers.

6.4.          Onboarding Services. SAP may provide Onboarding Services in close alignment with Customer. These are limited to the management of connection invitations to new Account Members on behalf of Customer or triggered by SAP, the creation of respective invitations including duplication check, and establishing the connection between these Account Members on the Network. These services do not ensure the implementation of a readily connected system, which may require additional services, subject to additional contracts and fees, and might be subject to regional restrictions. The Onboarding Services are performed remotely as per the scope prescribed by SAP. If travel is necessary for SAP, Customer is responsible for the cost of travel.

6.5.           EU Access. The EU Access option is not available for the Cloud Service.

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