Terms of Service

1 Definitions

• User: Any individual or entity accessing or using the Service.
• Content: Text, graphics, videos, tutorials, guides, software, and other materials provided on the Service.
• Products: Physical or digital goods sold through the Service, including tool kits, diagnostic scanners, and educational courses.
• Community: Forums, chat features, and user-generated content areas within the Service.

2 Account Responsibility

To access certain features, you must create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

3 DIY Disclaimer & Assumption of Risk

Automotive DIY provides educational content only. Our guides, tutorials, and advice are for informational purposes and do not constitute professional mechanical advice. Every vehicle is unique, and procedures may vary based on make, model, year, and prior modifications.

By using our Service, you explicitly acknowledge and agree that:

• You assume full responsibility for any actions taken based on our content.
• You are solely responsible for your safety, the safety of others, and the condition of your vehicle.
• You have the necessary skills, tools, and knowledge to perform the work you choose to undertake.
• Automotive DIY is not liable for any injuries, damages, losses, or fatalities resulting from your use of our content or products.
• We recommend consulting professional manuals, certified mechanics, and OEM documentation before attempting complex repairs.

4 Intellectual Property

All Content, including trademarks, logos, text, graphics, photos, videos, and software, is the property of Automotive DIY or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without express written permission.

5 Permitted & Prohibited Use

You may use the Service for personal, non-commercial educational purposes. You may not:

• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
• Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or disrupt the Service.
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Service.
• Use our trademarks or content to endorse competing services without permission.
• Post harmful, defamatory, or inappropriate content in the Community.

6 Products & Purchases

Product sales are subject to separate Terms of Sale and Refund Policy. Warranties on physical products are limited to manufacturer specifications. Digital products, including courses and guides, are non-refundable once accessed due to the nature of the content.

7 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Automotive DIY and its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or use, arising out of your use of the Service.

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the specific service or product giving rise to the claim, if any.

8 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Automotive DIY and its partners from any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from:

• Your use of the Service.
• Your violation of these Terms.
• Your violation of any third-party rights.
• Your actions within the Community.

9 Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

10 Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

11 Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or prominent notice on the Service. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.