Acceptance of Terms & Conditions
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using the Automotive DIY website, mobile applications, digital guides, tool kits, community forums, and any related services (collectively, the "Services"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must immediately discontinue use of our Services.
2. Scope & Eligibility
Automotive DIY provides educational content, instructional guides, diagnostic tools, and community support for do-it-yourself automotive maintenance, repair, and modification. Our Services are intended for individuals aged 18 and older. By using our platform, you represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement and possess the basic competency required to safely perform automotive tasks.
3. User Responsibilities & Safety Compliance
You agree to:
- Use our guides, tools, and diagnostics solely for lawful, personal, and non-commercial educational purposes.
- Perform all automotive tasks at your own risk and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Never bypass safety mechanisms, emissions controls, or vehicle integrity features in violation of law.
- Maintain your workspace safely, use proper lifting equipment, and disconnect power sources before electrical or battery work.
- Report inaccurate or dangerous content to our support team immediately.
4. Intellectual Property & Licensing
All content hosted on Automotive DIY, including but not limited to written guides, video tutorials, diagnostic algorithms, tool designs, branding, and community-generated material, is the exclusive property of Automotive DIY or its licensors. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the content for personal, non-commercial educational purposes. Redistribution, modification, commercial exploitation, or scraping of our content is strictly prohibited without prior written consent.
5. Limitation of Liability & Disclaimer
Our Services are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE". Automotive DIY makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the information provided. We expressly disclaim all liability for:
- Personal injury, property damage, vehicle damage, or financial loss resulting from the use or misuse of our guides, tools, or recommendations.
- Errors, omissions, or outdated specifications in technical content.
- Third-party products, links, or community advice endorsed or shared on our platform.
- Service interruptions, data loss, or unauthorized access beyond our reasonable control.
6. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Services following any modification constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage periodic review of this page.
7. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall be resolved through binding individual arbitration in Detroit, MI, in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules. Class action lawsuits and jury trials are expressly waived.
8. Contact & Support
For questions, legal inquiries, or content corrections regarding these Terms, please contact us:
Email: legal@automotivediy.com
Phone: 1-800-DIY-CARS (Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM EST)
Address: 742 Gearbox Lane, Motor City, MI 48201, USA