Terms of Use
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1. Introduction
These Terms of Use (the “Terms”) govern your access to and use of VINFound, available at vinfound.com (the “Website”).
The Website is owned and operated by Overbots OÜ, doing business as VINFound (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), a company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Estonia, with registry code 14848627 and registered address at Sepapaja tn 6, 15551 Tallinn, Harju Maakond, Estonia.
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you should not use the Website.
Throughout these Terms, “you” means the person using the Website and, where applicable, the company or legal entity on whose behalf the Website is used.
2. Use of the Website
You may use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
You agree not to:
- Use the Website in a way that violates any applicable law or regulation;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, its systems, or related infrastructure;
- Interfere with the security, availability, performance, or functionality of the Website;
- Upload, transmit, or introduce malicious software, harmful code, or disruptive content;
- Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or crawlers to access, copy, or collect data from the Website without our permission;
- Use the Website or its content to build, train, or improve a competing product or service without our permission;
- Misrepresent your identity, affiliation, or purpose when using the Website;
- Violate the rights of the Company, other users, or any third party.
We may restrict, suspend, or block access to the Website if we believe these Terms have been violated or if such action is necessary to protect the Website, our users, or our business. We reserve the right to investigate suspected violations and pursue available legal remedies where necessary.
The Website is not directed to children and is intended for users who are old enough to use online services in their jurisdiction.
3. Website Services
The Website provides vehicle research tools and resources, including VIN decoding and vehicle information pages.
Our VIN decoding tools may help identify vehicle details such as make, model, year, trim, engine, transmission, drivetrain, country of origin, and other available information. The exact information available may vary by vehicle, country, market, manufacturer, model year, and data source.
The Website is intended for general informational and research purposes only. It should not be treated as professional, legal, insurance, financial, mechanical, safety, or purchasing advice.
4. Accuracy of Information
We aim to provide useful and reliable information, but we do not guarantee that any information on the Website is complete, accurate, current, or suitable for your specific purpose.
Vehicle data may come from public VIN data sources, commercial automotive data providers, automated decoding systems, or other sources. This information may be incomplete, outdated, incorrect, or unavailable for certain vehicles.
You are responsible for verifying any vehicle information before relying on it, especially before buying, selling, registering, repairing, insuring, or otherwise making decisions about a vehicle.
5. Third-Party Services
The Website may link to third-party websites or services that offer vehicle history reports, mileage checks, accident records, theft records, ownership records, finance information, registration history, or other automotive services.
VINFound does not provide vehicle history reports and does not control the content, pricing, availability, accuracy, policies, or practices of third-party websites or services.
The Website does not process payments for third-party products or services, set third-party prices, manage third-party subscriptions, or issue refunds for purchases made on third-party websites.
If you choose to use a third-party website or service, your relationship is with that third party. You should review their terms, privacy policy, pricing, refund policy, and service details before making a purchase or relying on their information.
6. Affiliate Links
Some links on the Website may be affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission or referral fee at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate links help support the Website and allow us to keep our own tools and information free to use. The presence of an affiliate link does not mean that we guarantee, endorse, or are responsible for the quality, accuracy, availability, pricing, or reliability of any third-party product or service.
You can learn more in our Affiliate Disclosure.
7. Intellectual Property
The Website, including its design, text, graphics, layout, software, logos, icons, images, and other content, is owned by the Company or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may use the Website for personal or internal informational purposes only. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, publicly display, sell, license, or exploit Website content except as permitted by law or with our prior written permission.
Vehicle manufacturer names, logos, model names, and other third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners. They may be used on the Website for identification, reference, and navigation purposes. VINFound is an independent website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any vehicle manufacturer unless expressly stated.
If you believe that content on the Website infringes your copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights, please contact us at info@vinfound.com with enough information for us to review your request.
8. Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information.
By using the Website, you acknowledge that information may be processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
9. Availability and Changes to the Website
We may modify, update, suspend, or discontinue the Website, or any part of it, at any time without notice.
We do not guarantee that the Website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free from viruses or harmful components.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date or “last updated” date.
Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted means that you accept the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you should stop using the Website.
11. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and all content, tools, data, and services made available through it are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
We make no warranties or representations, whether express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, reliability, availability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or that the Website will meet your requirements.
Your use of the Website is at your own risk.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Company, its directors, officers, employees, contractors, service providers, affiliates, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, goodwill, business opportunities, or other intangible losses, arising from or related to:
- Your use of or inability to use the Website;
- Any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or delays in vehicle data or Website content;
- Any decision made based on information from the Website;
- Any third-party website, product, service, report, advertisement, or affiliate link;
- Unauthorized access to or use of the Website or related systems;
- Any interruption, suspension, or discontinuation of the Website.
Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability where such limitation or exclusion is not permitted by applicable law.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its directors, officers, employees, contractors, service providers, affiliates, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising out of or related to:
- Your use or misuse of the Website;
- Your violation of these Terms;
- Your violation of applicable law or regulation;
- Your violation of any third-party rights;
- Any information you submit through the Website.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Estonia, without regard to conflict of law rules.
If you are a consumer residing in a country or region where mandatory consumer protection laws apply, you may also have rights under those laws that cannot be waived by these Terms.
15. Dispute Resolution
If a dispute arises between you and the Company, we encourage you to contact us first so we can try to resolve the matter informally.
If the dispute cannot be resolved informally, the dispute shall be submitted to the competent courts of the Republic of Estonia, unless applicable mandatory law gives you the right to bring a claim in another jurisdiction.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Website, form the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding your use of the Website.
18. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms or the Website, please contact us at info@vinfound.com.