Terms and Conditions

SD ASSIST breakdown cover membership terms

These general terms relating to SD ASSIST breakdown cover services form an integral part of the membership agreement. By purchasing the policy, the Member declares having read, understood and accepted all terms. The law of the place designated by SD ASSIST applies.

1. Parties and Definitions

The parties are SD ASSIST (service provider), and the Member identified on the front. « Member’s Vehicle » means the vehicle whose plate appears on the front; « Coverage Area » the geographic scope in Article 5; « Event » a breakdown/accident triggering cover; « Intervention » any service organised with SD ASSIST's prior approval.

2. Subject of the Agreement and Covers

SD ASSIST undertakes to organise, within the limits stated on the front, on-site assistance, towing/recovery, replacement vehicle, accommodation, transport of you with family or co-travellers by flight, train, bus or taxi, vehicle repatriation and emergency medical coordination in the event of breakdown, accident, tyre, battery, key loss/lock-out, fuel shortage/misfuelling or theft.

3. Commencement, Duration and Activation

The policy becomes active 120 hours (5 days) after payment confirmation (standard waiting period). If the Member selects « Immediate Start » for an extra 50 EUR, the policy is activated exactly 24 hours after payment. Events occurring during the waiting period are excluded; the duration is stated on the front, cannot be extended without an additional purchase, and covers lapse automatically at term end.

4. Member’s Vehicle and Beneficiaries

The policy is valid only for the vehicle on the front and is non-transferable. The driver and all passengers up to the seating capacity in the registration are beneficiaries. A vehicle change is possible by written notice and SD ASSIST approval; commercial transport, rental fleets and vehicles over 3,500 kg are subject to additional terms and premium.

5. Geographic Coverage

The policy is valid throughout the European Union (notably Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Italy and others), Switzerland, the United Kingdom (England + Scotland), Norway, the Balkan countries (Serbia, North Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, Bulgaria, Romania, Greece), all of Türkiye (81 provinces) and Northern Cyprus (TRNC). For package-specific differences, the coverage region on the policy front page prevails.

6. Emergency Procedure and Prior Approval

All service requests are made solely via the 24/7 emergency line (+90 216 683 93 52 · +44 203 800 1361 · +44 7441 397124 · +32 2 899 06 94 · +32 470 86 68 36 · help@sdassist.com). Expenses incurred without operator approval (file number) are not reimbursed. The Member must fully provide location, plate, policy number and event details, and meet requests for supporting documents (photos, reports). All calls are recorded for quality and evidence purposes.

7. Member's Obligations and Duty of Care

The Member must keep the vehicle maintained, inspected and roadworthy, report the event without delay, take reasonable measures to avoid aggravating the loss, and provide accurate and complete declarations. In the event of intent, gross negligence or breach of these obligations, SD ASSIST may refuse the service or recover the amounts paid.

8. Use of Cover, Limits and Excess

A maximum of 3 interventions is granted during the policy term. Each cover item is limited to the amount on the front; any excess is borne by the Member. For « Unlimited » covers, the actual and reasonable service cost applies; repeated requests relating to the same event count as one intervention. Unused covers are non-transferable and not convertible to cash.

9. Exclusions

Excluded: use under alcohol/drugs or without a valid licence; intentional acts; racing, rallying and speed trials; war, terrorism, riot, nuclear/ionising risk; existing/known faults; periodic maintenance, fuel and repair part costs; cargo and commercial goods damage; vehicles over 20 years (subject to additional terms) and knowingly false declarations. Force majeure is governed by Article 14.

10. Pricing, Reimbursement and Digital Documents

The policy price is collected in advance at purchase. For pre-approved expenses, the original invoice and proof of payment must reach help@sdassist.com within 60 days of the event; late submissions are not assessed. Approved refunds are paid within 15 working days to the account notified by the Member; currency conversion uses the ECB rate on the transaction day. The digital policy, receipt and invoice are legally valid without a wet signature.

11. Cancellation, Withdrawal and Refund

The Member may withdraw in writing within 14 days of purchase provided no service has been used; the premium is fully refunded within 14 working days. The Immediate Start fee (50 EUR) is non-refundable. For cancellations after 14 days or after service use, the covers and costs used are offset. SD ASSIST may unilaterally terminate the agreement in case of false declaration.

12. Personal Data Protection (GDPR)

Personal data is processed in accordance with the GDPR for contract performance, service coordination, legal obligations and customer relations. Data is shared only with suppliers/partners required for the service; transfers abroad are made with GDPR Article 49 safeguards. The Member has the rights of access, rectification, erasure and objection. Data controller: SD ASSIST — info@sdassist.com.

13. Subrogation, Recourse and Double Insurance

SD ASSIST is subrogated to the Member's rights against third parties to the extent of the amounts paid; the Member must facilitate the exercise of those rights. If the same risk is covered by another insurance or assistance, SD ASSIST is liable only in proportion to its contribution. In case of incorrect/incomplete declaration or fraud, amounts paid are recovered by recourse.

14. Limitation of Liability and Force Majeure

SD ASSIST's total liability is limited to the policy price paid and the cover limits on the front. Indirect damages (loss of income/business, moral damages, delay, etc.) are excluded. In cases of force majeure such as natural disaster, war, pandemic, strike, authority decision, infrastructure/communication outage, the obligation is suspended; SD ASSIST offers an alternative solution as far as possible.

15. Complaints, Renewal and Governing Law

Complaints are submitted via help@sdassist.com and answered within 15 working days; if unresolved, the competent Insurance Ombudsman may be contacted. The agreement is governed by the law of the place designated by SD ASSIST; the competent courts are those of that place. At renewal, current vehicle and contact details are confirmed and covers do not extend automatically. The invalidity of one provision does not affect the validity of the others.

Last updated: June 2026

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