Terms of Service for Autoian.com

Effective Date: January 8, 2025

Welcome to Autoian.com (“Autoian”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions (the “Terms of Service”). These Terms of Service govern your use of Autoian.com and any related services, features, content, or applications (collectively, the “Services”). Please read these Terms carefully before using our website.

If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, you must not use our website or Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using or accessing Autoian.com, you agree to comply with these Terms of Service and any other terms, conditions, and policies posted by Autoian on the website. We reserve the right to update or change these Terms at any time, and any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement to use the Services. If you are under 18, you may only use the Services under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to these Terms on your behalf.

3. Services Provided

Autoian provides various services related to the automotive industry, including but not limited to:

  • Car listings
  • Vehicle-related content (reviews, guides, etc.)
  • Marketplace features
  • Advertising solutions
  • Tools for vehicle buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time.

4. Account Registration

To access certain features of the Services, you may be required to create an account with Autoian. When registering, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, including your password, and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify Autoian immediately if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws, rules, or regulations in connection with your use of the Services.
  • Post, upload, or transmit any content that is illegal, harmful, offensive, defamatory, discriminatory, or otherwise inappropriate.
  • Attempt to access or modify data without authorization, disrupt or interfere with the functioning of the Services, or engage in any behavior that negatively impacts the user experience of others.
  • Use the Services to distribute viruses or other harmful software.

We may remove or modify any content that violates these Terms or that we deem inappropriate at our discretion.

6. Content Ownership and License

Autoian’s website and Services, including text, images, graphics, logos, trademarks, and other content, are owned by Autoian or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes.

You retain ownership of any content that you submit to Autoian (e.g., car listings, reviews, comments, etc.), but you grant Autoian a worldwide, royalty-free, and irrevocable license to use, display, and distribute such content in connection with the Services.

7. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Services is governed by our Privacy Policy which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Services, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.

8. Google AdSense and Advertising

Autoian.com uses Google AdSense, a service that serves ads on our website. By using our website, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms regarding advertising:

  • Google AdSense: Google may use cookies to serve ads on our website based on your prior visits to Autoian.com and other websites on the internet. This means Google may display personalized ads that are relevant to you.
  • Cookies and Tracking: As part of serving ads, Google may collect certain information about your use of the website through cookies or other tracking technologies. These cookies help Google serve ads based on your interests. For more information on how Google uses cookies, please visit Google’s Privacy Policy.
  • Opt-Out: You may choose to disable cookies or opt out of personalized ads served by Google through the Google Ads Settings. Please note that this may not stop all ads from appearing, but will limit the personalization of ads based on your browsing history.
  • Third-Party Advertisers: In addition to Google AdSense, we may work with other third-party advertisers and ad networks. These third-party services may also use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads. Autoian is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party services.

By accessing and using Autoian.com, you agree to the use of cookies and other tracking technologies as described above.

9. Transactions and Payments

Certain features of Autoian, such as the marketplace or paid listings, may involve transactions that require payment. If you make a purchase, you agree to provide accurate payment information and authorize Autoian to process your payment. Payments are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Autoian may use third-party payment processors, and by making a transaction, you agree to be bound by their terms and conditions.

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

  • No Warranty: The Services are provided “as is” and “as available,” without any warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Services will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
  • Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Autoian and its affiliates, partners, and employees will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits or revenue, arising out of your use of or inability to use the Services, even if Autoian has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Autoian, its affiliates, employees, officers, and agents from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

12. Termination

Autoian reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms. Upon termination, all rights and licenses granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease, and you must stop using the Services.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where Autoian is headquartered. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration, conducted in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), and the venue for arbitration shall be [Your City/State].

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision will be deemed severable from these Terms and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or agreements published by Autoian, constitute the entire agreement between you and Autoian regarding the use of the Services.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Autoian.com
[Your Contact Email]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Mailing Address]

By using Autoian.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, including the use of Google AdSense and third-party advertising services.