Terms
Terms & Conditions
Last update: 18 July 2026
1. Identification of the seller
This website and its related services are managed and operated by:
Legal owner: F85 di Luca Bortolami
Trade name: Next Sim Racing
Registered Office: Via Fossolovara 35, 30039 Stra (VE), Italy
VAT number: 04720250275
Chamber of Commerce Registration: R.E.A.:
Contact and support email: support@nextsim.racing
This document governs the terms and conditions applicable to the purchase, download and use of the digital products offered through the website nextsim.racing and its related services.
2. Subject matter of the agreement
These Terms govern the supply and sale of usage licences relating to the software marketed under the name Next Dashboard (including its related plugins, applications and accessory files). The software is provided via an executable installer, and access to its advanced features may be unlocked through the activation of a paid digital licence.
3. System requirements and third-party dependencies
3.1. Hardware and software requirements
Use of the Next Dashboard software is subject to compliance with specific technical requirements. The user is solely responsible for verifying the compatibility of their own system before proceeding with the download or purchase. The minimum requirements include:
Operating System: Windows 10 or later.
Mandatory Third-Party Software: The Next Dashboard software is not a standalone program, but operates exclusively as an extension (plug-in) and is strictly dependent on the prior installation, configuration and correct operation of the third-party software SimHub.
3.2. Statement of non-affiliation
The Seller (Next Sim Racing) is a completely independent project and is in no way affiliated, associated, sponsored, authorised or officially connected with the developer of SimHub or with its registered trademarks. The user is required to obtain, install and, where applicable, license the SimHub software entirely independently, through the official channels of the respective manufacturer.
3.3. Supported simulators and limitation of liability
The software exclusively supports driving simulators (e.g. Assetto Corsa, iRacing, LMU, etc.) that are natively compatible and correctly configured with SimHub. The Seller accepts no liability whatsoever and grants no refunds for malfunctions, service interruptions or incompatibilities arising from:
Updates, changes or bugs in the third-party software SimHub;
Updates or changes released by the developers of individual driving simulators;
Incompatibilities arising with future versions of the Windows operating system.
4. Nature of the product and licence to use (EULA)
Purchase or download does not entail the sale of ownership of the software, but rather the granting of a non-transferable licence to use it for either personal or commercial purposes. The detailed rules governing use of the software, the prohibitions on reverse engineering, and the limits of the licence are governed by the EULA, provided as a separate document, acceptance of which is mandatory for the installation and use of the product.
5. Account, authentication and age requirements
5.1. Authentication methods and unified account
Access to the Software and to license-related features requires a Next Sim Racing account. Users may access their account through one or more of the following authentication methods:
passwordless authentication by e-mail, using a temporary verification code sent to the e-mail address provided by the User;
authentication through a Discord account;
authentication through a Steam account.
Depending on the authentication method selected, the User may be required to provide and verify an e-mail address before access to the account or Software is granted.
All authentication methods associated with the same account provide access to a single centralised Next Sim Racing user profile. Discord and Steam accounts may be linked or unlinked through the personal account area, subject to the requirement that at least one valid authentication method remains available.
Each e-mail address, Discord identity and Steam identity may be associated with only one Next Sim Racing user profile.nd unified account.
5.2. Account security and responsibility
The licence is indivisible and is linked to the User's centralised profile, regardless of the number of authentication methods associated with it. The User is responsible for:
maintaining control and security of the e-mail address, Discord account and Steam account associated with the profile;
keeping temporary verification codes, authentication links and active sessions confidential;
all activities, purchases and account changes carried out through the profile;
ensuring that the contact and authentication information associated with the account remains accurate and accessible.
Temporary verification codes are personal and must not be disclosed, transferred or shared with third parties.
The User must promptly contact the Seller if they become aware of unauthorised access, loss of control of an authentication method or any other suspected security breach.
Sharing the account, verification codes, authenticated sessions or license with third parties is prohibited.
5.3. Minimum age and contractual capacity
Access to the Free Plan and creation of an account are permitted only to users who meet the minimum age requirements established in the Privacy Policy or who act with the involvement and authorisation of a parent or legal guardian where required. Subscription to a Paid Plan is reserved for users who are at least 18 years old or for minors acting with the explicit involvement, authorisation and supervision of a parent or legal guardian. By purchasing a subscription, the User declares that they have the legal capacity to enter into the agreement or that the purchase is being made with the required authorisation of their parent or legal guardian.
5.4. Third-party authentication providers
Where the User chooses to authenticate through Discord or Steam, use of those platforms remains subject to their respective terms and policies. The Seller does not control and is not responsible for suspensions, restrictions, interruptions or changes independently imposed by Discord or Steam, except where the event is attributable to the Seller or where liability cannot be excluded under applicable law. The User remains responsible for complying with the applicable rules of any third-party authentication provider they choose to use.
6. Devices and simultaneous use
The user may install the software on an unlimited number of computers. However, the licence (whether free or paid) permits use of the software on only one device at a time. The user is free to change the PC in use at any time, without limit, subject always to the technical restriction preventing simultaneous use on multiple machines. Sharing of the account or licence with third parties is strictly prohibited.
7. Plans, pricing and features
The Software offers different types of access:
Free Plan: provides access to basic, limited features without time restrictions.
Paid Plans (Rookie and Pro): provide access to additional and advanced features, as specified on the “Pricing” page of the Website at the time of purchase.
Prices are expressed in Euros. Unless clearly stated otherwise before purchase, the price displayed at checkout represents the final amount payable and includes any VAT or other indirect tax that the Seller is legally required to charge. Where VAT or another applicable indirect tax must be collected, it is included within the displayed price and is not added on top of the amount shown. The complete amount payable, together with any applicable tax information, will be displayed before the order is submitted. No additional mandatory charge will be added after the User has confirmed the purchase. The tax treatment of the transaction depends on the status and location of the User and on the tax rules applicable to the individual transaction:
Consumers resident in Italy: the Seller operates under the Italian flat-rate tax regime pursuant to Article 1, paragraphs 54 to 89, of Law No. 190/2014. Accordingly, where applicable under that regime, the consideration is not subject to VAT and the displayed price corresponds to the final purchase price.
Consumers resident in another Member State of the European Union: where VAT is due in the Consumer’s Member State, the applicable local VAT rate may be calculated on the basis of the information collected during checkout, including the billing address and other legally permitted location evidence. Any VAT due is included within the final displayed price and does not increase the price presented to the Consumer.
Business Customers established in Italy: after providing complete billing information and a valid Italian VAT number or other applicable tax identification details, the Customer will be treated as a Business Customer. As the Seller operates under the Italian flat-rate tax regime, VAT is not charged and the displayed price corresponds to the final amount payable.
Business Customers established in another Member State of the European Union: after providing complete and accurate billing information and a valid EU VAT identification number that can be verified through the VIES system, and where the legal requirements for a business-to-business supply are met, Italian VAT is not charged and the transaction is subject to the reverse-charge mechanism. The Business Customer is responsible for accounting for any VAT due in its Member State. The displayed price remains the final amount payable unless otherwise stated before purchase.
Consumers established outside the European Union: the transaction will be treated in accordance with the applicable place-of-supply and indirect-tax rules. Where the Seller is legally required to collect VAT, GST, sales tax or another equivalent indirect tax, that tax will be included within the final price displayed at checkout and will not be added after the purchase has been confirmed.
Business Customers established outside the European Union: after providing, before completing the purchase, complete and accurate billing information and a valid tax identification number, business registration number or other equivalent evidence of business status, the User will be treated as a Business Customer, provided that the applicable legal requirements for a business-to-business supply are met. Where the transaction is not subject to Italian VAT under the applicable place-of-supply rules, Italian VAT will not be charged. The Business Customer remains responsible for accounting for, declaring or paying any VAT, GST, sales tax or equivalent indirect tax required under the laws of its country. The price displayed at checkout will remain the final amount payable.
8. Payments, subscriptions and automatic renewal
Payments are processed securely via the Stripe platform. By subscribing to a plan, the user accepts the activation of a subscription with automatic renewal (monthly or annual, depending on the choice made at the time of purchase). The payment method provided will be automatically charged at the start of each new billing cycle. The user may cancel automatic renewal at any time before the end of the current period. Cancellation will take effect at the end of the billing period already paid for. No refunds are provided for partially used periods. For each purchase or renewal, the Stripe platform will send a payment receipt to the User's email address.
Where the User requires a tax invoice, they must strictly request it at the time of checkout, entering all the required details (Tax Code, VAT number if applicable, and Recipient Code/PEC). The User guarantees the accuracy of the information provided. Please note that purchasing as a business entity and requesting a commercial invoice does not waive, modify, or extend the technical and usage limitations of the license specified in Articles 4 and 6: the license remains strictly tied to a single user profile and cannot be used simultaneously on multiple devices.
9. Failed payments and suspension
In the event that a payment for automatic renewal is unsuccessful, Stripe will make automatic recovery attempts. Should such attempts fail, the subscription will be cancelled and the software will automatically revert to the “Free” version, revoking access to the paid features.
10. Changes to prices, terms and software
The Seller reserves the right to change the prices of subscription plans or these Terms and Conditions. For users with an active subscription, any change to prices, or any change that negatively affects the conditions of supply, will be communicated by email with at least 30 days' notice. If the user does not accept the new conditions, they will have the right to cancel the subscription before the changes take effect. Continued use of the service after the changes take effect will constitute acceptance of them.
Software updates may be automatic or manual and are distributed via the Seller's servers. Software updates may be distributed to ensure system security, compatibility with third parties, or to introduce new features. The User acknowledges that failure to update the Software to the latest version may result in the Software malfunctioning, subsequent incompatibility with simulators, or interruption of access to server services. The Seller does not guarantee the operation or support of previous versions of the Software.
11. Right of withdrawal
In accordance with Articles 52 et seq., 54 and 54-bis of Italian Legislative Decree No. 206/2005 (the Italian Consumer Code), the Consumer may also exercise the right of withdrawal through the dedicated online withdrawal function available on the Website. The user acting as a Consumer has the right to withdraw from the subscription agreement, without providing any reason and without any penalty, within 14 (fourteen) calendar days from the date of the first subscription to the paid plan.
11.1. Method of exercising the right of withdrawal
The function is accessible from the dedicated Withdrawal page and through the “Right of Withdrawal” link displayed in the Website footer. It remains clearly visible and easily accessible throughout the applicable withdrawal period. The online procedure allows the Consumer to identify themselves and the relevant contract, provide an email address for receipt of the confirmation and submit the withdrawal request through a clearly labelled confirmation function. Once the Consumer confirms and submits the request, the Seller will send, without undue delay, an acknowledgement of receipt by email on a durable medium. The acknowledgement will include the content of the withdrawal request and the date and time on which it was submitted and will constitute the Consumer’s receipt. The withdrawal is considered exercised within the applicable period where the online withdrawal request is submitted before that period expires. Use of the online procedure does not affect the Consumer’s right to exercise withdrawal through any other explicit declaration permitted by applicable law.
11.2. Effects of withdrawal and refunds
Following the correct exercise of the right of withdrawal:
The Seller will refund the user the full amount paid for the subscription.
The refund will be made using the same payment method used for the original transaction. The user will not incur any cost as a result of such a refund.
Access to the paid features linked to the subscription will be revoked immediately, and the user's account will revert to the free plan.
11.3. Scope and renewals
The statutory 14-day right of withdrawal described in this Article applies exclusively to Consumers, meaning natural persons acting for purposes outside their trade, business, craft or profession. Business Customers do not benefit from the statutory consumer right of withdrawal, unless otherwise required by mandatory applicable law or expressly agreed by the Seller in writing. For Consumers, the 14-day withdrawal period applies to the initial conclusion and activation of a new Paid Plan. It does not normally restart upon each subsequent monthly or annual automatic renewal of the same subscription, provided that the renewal occurs under the conditions previously disclosed to and accepted by the Consumer. Automatic renewals may be cancelled at any time before the next billing date, with effect from the end of the subscription period already paid for, as governed by Article 8. Where a renewal, upgrade or other transaction constitutes the conclusion of a new contract under applicable law, any mandatory right of withdrawal relating to that new contract remains unaffected.
12. Force majeure and service availability
The Seller adopts reasonable technical and organisational measures to ensure the availability and continuity of the Software, licence verification systems and authentication services. However, uninterrupted availability cannot be guaranteed. Access may be temporarily affected by maintenance, security interventions, infrastructure failures, internet connectivity problems, force majeure events or interruptions involving third-party providers, including Discord, Steam and providers used for the delivery of authentication e-mails. Delivery of a temporary verification code may also be affected by circumstances outside the Seller's reasonable control, including incorrect e-mail addresses, unavailable mailboxes, filtering systems, spam folders or restrictions imposed by the User's e-mail provider. Nothing in this Article excludes or limits any mandatory rights or remedies available to Consumers under applicable legislation concerning digital content and digital services.
13. Limitation of liability
13.1. Software status and general damages
Save for the mandatory limits provided by law in cases of wilful misconduct or gross negligence, the software is provided “as is”. The Seller disclaims all liability for direct or indirect damages, loss of data, interruptions to gameplay or hardware/software malfunctions arising from the use, or inability to use, the product. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits the statutory rights of Consumers or any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited, including the mandatory remedies applicable to non-conforming digital content or digital services.
13.2. Exclusion of liability for third-party peripherals and hardware
The Next Dashboard software processes and displays telemetry data sent by the simulators. The Seller accepts no liability whatsoever, and cannot be held responsible for, any damage, wear, overheating or malfunction caused to hardware peripherals connected to the user's computer (including, by way of example and not limitation: additional third-party displays, Direct Drive bases, wheels with integrated screens, vibration/bass shaker systems or LED indicators). The user is solely responsible for the correct configuration of such peripherals within SimHub and for compliance with the operating limits specified by the respective hardware manufacturers.
14. Privacy and data processing
Personal data is processed in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and the applicable Italian data protection legislation. For passwordless e-mail authentication, the Seller processes the User's e-mail address and the technical information necessary to generate, transmit and verify temporary authentication codes, manage authenticated sessions and protect the account against unauthorised access. Next Sim Racing does not require or store a password for passwordless e-mail authentication. Temporary verification codes are used solely for authentication and security purposes. Where authentication is performed through Discord or Steam, the Seller may receive the identifiers and profile information necessary to create, access and manage the centralised Next Sim Racing profile. The Seller does not receive or store the User's Discord or Steam password. The User's e-mail address may also be used for essential transactional, contractual, security and account-related communications. Such communications are separate from promotional or marketing communications. Further information concerning the categories of data processed, purposes, legal bases, service providers, international transfers and retention periods is available in the Privacy Policy.
15. Intellectual property rights
15.1. Ownership of content and software
All intellectual, industrial and copyright rights relating to the entire Next Sim Racing ecosystem belong exclusively to the Seller and are protected by Italian and international copyright law. This protection includes, by way of example and not limitation:
The source code and architecture of the Software;
The digital files, logical structure, visual design and graphic layouts of the Software;
The trademarks, logos and the names “Next Sim Racing”, “Next Dashboard” and “Next Plugin”;
All text content, images, informational videos, technical documentation and the graphic layout of the website nextsim.racing and of the Software.
15.2. Specific prohibitions and protection of the code
The purchase of a licence grants the user solely a limited right to use the software, and does not transfer any ownership of the product. The user is expressly and strictly prohibited from:
Copying, reproducing, duplicating or cloning the dashboard graphic files beyond the personal use permitted by the licence;
Modifying, altering, translating or creating derivative works based on the Software;
Distributing, sharing, lending, renting, selling or sublicensing the software to third parties, whether free of charge or for payment;
Removing, obscuring or altering the trademarks or copyright credits present within the dashboards or the software.
15.3. Third-party trademarks and property
All product names, simulator logos (e.g. Assetto Corsa, iRacing, rFactor, F1, etc.) and third-party trademarks (including SimHub) referenced on the website or within the software belong to their respective lawful owners. Their use by the Seller is for descriptive and informational purposes only, to indicate the software's compatibility, and does not imply any affiliation or endorsement between the parties.
16. Customer care and technical support
Technical support and customer care relating to the Software and licences are provided exclusively through the following official channels:
Contact form: Available directly on the website on the dedicated Contact page;
Email: support@nextsim.racing
Official Discord Server
No official support is provided through private channels, direct messages (DMs) on social networks, or other unlisted means. The Seller undertakes to handle support requests as promptly as possible, generally within 48–72 working hours, without this constituting a binding obligation to resolve the matter (SLA).
17. Governing law and jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions are governed by Italian law. Any dispute arising from or connected with these Terms shall fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the court of the place of residence or domicile of the user, where the user qualifies as a “Consumer” under European legislation. In all other cases, exclusive jurisdiction shall lie with the court of Venice (Italy).