1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using CarAdvisr ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

CarAdvisr is a vehicle risk intelligence platform that analyzes publicly available data from NHTSA and other sources to generate risk assessments for used vehicles. The Service provides informational reports including risk scores, complaint analysis, recall information, and market pricing estimates.

3. Disclaimer: Not Professional Advice

CarAdvisr is an informational tool only. The risk scores, analyses, and recommendations provided by this Service:

Are not a substitute for a professional mechanical inspection by a qualified technician.
Are based on statistical analysis of publicly available data and may not reflect the actual condition of any specific vehicle.
Assume vehicles have been maintained according to manufacturer recommendations, have not been in prior unreported accidents, and have clean titles unless otherwise noted.
Should not be the sole basis for any purchase, sale, or financial decision regarding a vehicle.

We strongly recommend obtaining a pre-purchase inspection from a certified mechanic and a comprehensive vehicle history report (e.g., Carfax or AutoCheck) before purchasing any used vehicle.

4. Data Accuracy

The data used by CarAdvisr comes from public sources including NHTSA complaint databases, which contain self-reported, unverified consumer complaints. We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this data. Risk scores are statistical estimates, not definitive assessments of any individual vehicle's condition.

5. No Government Affiliation

CarAdvisr is an independent, privately operated service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NHTSA, the U.S. Department of Transportation, or any government agency. References to NHTSA data indicate the source of publicly available information used in our analysis.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, CarAdvisr and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

Your use of or reliance on any information provided by the Service.
Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the data or analysis.
Any vehicle purchase, sale, or other transaction decision made based on information from the Service.
Service interruptions, errors, or unavailability.

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.

7. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to access the Service at scale without permission.
Redistribute, resell, or commercially exploit the reports or data generated by the Service without written consent.
Attempt to reverse-engineer the scoring algorithms or proprietary methods used by the Service.
Use the Service for any unlawful purpose.

8. Intellectual Property

The risk scoring methodology, user interface, and original content of CarAdvisr are the intellectual property of its operators. Public data sourced from NHTSA and other government agencies remains in the public domain.

9. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved in the courts of the applicable jurisdiction.