Terms of Service

1. Definitions

Throughout these Terms, the following definitions apply:

• "CarSpot," "we," "our," or "us" refers to CarSpot, a company registered in Ireland.
• "Platform" refers to the CarSpot website, applications, and services.
• "User," "you," or "your" refers to any individual or entity using our Platform.
• "Dealer" refers to car dealerships or sellers registered on our Platform with an account.
• "Listing" refers to vehicle advertisements or offers posted by Dealers on our Platform.
• "Content" refers to any text, images, videos, or other materials uploaded to or displayed on our Platform.

2. Platform Overview

CarSpot is a platform connecting car buyers with dealerships. We do not own, sell, or lease vehicles directly. We provide an online marketplace where Dealers can advertise vehicles and Users can browse listings and contact Dealers. We are not a party to any transaction between Users and Dealers.

3. User Accounts and Eligibility

3.1 General Users

You must be at least 18 years old to use our Platform. By using our Platform, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age.

3.2 Dealer Accounts

To register as a Dealer, you must:

• Be a legally registered business authorized to sell vehicles in Ireland
• Provide accurate and complete information during the registration process
• Keep your account information updated
• Maintain the security of your account credentials

You are responsible for all activity occurring under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use or security breach of your account.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Platform, including its design, text, graphics, interfaces, and code, is owned by CarSpot and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Platform without our prior written consent.

4.2 User and Dealer Content

By submitting Content to our Platform (including vehicle listings, images, descriptions, and communications):

• You retain ownership of your Content
• You grant CarSpot a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute your Content for the purpose of operating and promoting our Platform
• You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to the Content you submit

5. Prohibited Activities

When using our Platform, you must not:

• Use the Platform for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
• Post false, inaccurate, misleading, deceptive, or offensive Content
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity
• Interfere with or disrupt the functionality of the Platform
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Platform
• Use data mining, robots, scraping, or similar data gathering methods
• Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security-related features of the Platform
• Upload viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Send spam, chain letters, or unsolicited communications
• Collect or store personal data about other users without their consent
• Use the Platform to advertise or offer to sell goods or services unrelated to vehicle sales
• Submit multiple finance applications or inquiries for the same vehicle without legitimate intent to purchase
• Manipulate vehicle view counts or other Platform metrics

6. Vehicle Listings and Transactions

6.1 Listing Requirements

Dealers must ensure all vehicle listings:

• Are accurate, complete, and not misleading
• Include clear images of the actual vehicle being sold
• Disclose all material information about the vehicle's condition
• Comply with all applicable laws, including consumer protection regulations
• Do not infringe on any third party's intellectual property rights

6.2 Transactions and Disclaimers

CarSpot is not responsible for:

• The accuracy of listings or vehicle descriptions
• The quality, safety, legality, or availability of vehicles advertised
• The completion of transactions between Users and Dealers
• Any communication between Users and Dealers
• Any damage, loss, or injury resulting from vehicle purchases

We strongly recommend that Users:

• Verify all vehicle information before making a purchase
• Inspect vehicles in person before completing a transaction
• Obtain a vehicle history report when applicable
• Review all purchase, finance, or lease agreements carefully

7. Finance Applications and Credit Inquiries

When submitting finance applications through our Platform:

• You must provide accurate and truthful information
• You understand that the application will be shared with the relevant Dealer
• You acknowledge that submitting multiple applications may negatively affect your credit score
• You understand that CarSpot does not guarantee approval for financing
• You understand that final financing terms are determined by the Dealer or third-party lenders

8. Anti-Abuse and Rate Limiting

To maintain the integrity of our Platform and prevent abuse:

• We implement rate limiting on all API endpoints and form submissions
• We monitor for suspicious or automated activity
• We may temporarily or permanently restrict access for users who violate our Terms
• We use technological measures to prevent scraping and data harvesting
• We reserve the right to reject submissions that appear fraudulent or abusive

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• CarSpot provides the Platform "as is" and "as available" without any warranty of any kind
• We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Our total liability for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of the Platform shall not exceed €100 or the amount you paid to us in the past 12 months, whichever is greater

The limitations in this section do not exclude or limit liability for:

• Death or personal injury caused by negligence
• Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
• Any liability that cannot be excluded or limited by Irish law

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CarSpot, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of the Platform
• Your Content
• Your violation of any laws or the rights of a third party
• Any transactions or interactions you have with Dealers or other users

11. Modifications to the Platform and Terms

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Platform at any time
• Update these Terms at any time by posting the amended terms on our website

Your continued use of the Platform after the changes constitute your acceptance of the modified Terms. For substantial changes, we will make reasonable efforts to provide notice, such as a prominent website notification or, for registered Dealers, an email notification when practicable.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Platform immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Breach of these Terms
• Engaging in prohibited activities
• Upon request by law enforcement or government agencies
• For technical or security reasons

Dealers may terminate their accounts by contacting us. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will cease immediately. All provisions of the Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including intellectual property provisions, warranties, indemnities, and limitations of liability.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ireland, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish courts.

Before initiating any legal proceeding, you agree to attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at [email protected]. If we cannot resolve the dispute within 60 days, either party may initiate formal proceedings.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CarSpot regarding your use of our Platform.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

14.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. The waiver of any such right will be effective only if in writing and signed by an authorized representative of CarSpot.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. Any attempt to assign or transfer these Terms without such consent will be null. CarSpot may assign or transfer these Terms, at its sole discretion, without restriction.

14.5 Force Majeure

CarSpot shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations under these Terms where such failure results from any cause beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to: electronic or communications failure, labor disputes, civil commotion, acts of God, or governmental action.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Legal Department
Email: [email protected]