Terms of Use

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the website located at https://autodetailpedia.com and any content, features, or services offered through it (the “Website”). The Website is operated by AutoDetailPedia (“AutoDetailPedia,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By visiting or using the Website, you agree to these Terms of Use and to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Website.

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE.

The Website is intended for individuals who have reached the age of majority in their place of residence and who can form legally binding agreements. By using the Website, you affirm that you meet these requirements. If you do not, you must not access or use the Website.

1. Changes to the Terms of Use

We may revise these Terms of Use at any time in our discretion. Updates take effect upon posting and apply to all subsequent access and use of the Website. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. Please review this page regularly to stay informed of any modifications.

2. Accessing the Website and Account Security

We may change, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website, or restrict access to some or all areas, at any time without notice. We will not be liable if any portion or the entirety of the Website is unavailable for any reason.

If you create an account or are provided with login credentials, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of that information and for all activities under your account. You agree to promptly notify us of any unauthorized use or security breach and to log out after each session.

We may disable any username, password, or other identifier, whether chosen by you or assigned by us, at any time and for any reason, including if we determine that you have violated these Terms of Use.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

The Website and all content and materials on it—including text, images, videos, graphics, logos, design, and arrangement—are owned by AutoDetailPedia or our licensors and are protected by intellectual property and proprietary rights laws. Except as expressly permitted below, you may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, display, perform, or create derivative works from any content on the Website.

You may use the Website for your personal, non-commercial purposes only, subject to the following limited permissions:

  • Your computer or device may store temporary copies in RAM incidental to normal browsing.
  • Your web browser may cache files for display optimization.
  • You may print or download a reasonable number of pages for personal, non-commercial use, without further reproduction, publication, or distribution.

You must not:

  • Alter or modify copies of materials from the Website.
  • Use photos, illustrations, videos, or graphics separately from the accompanying text.
  • Remove or change any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.

No rights are transferred to you by using the Website. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by AutoDetailPedia and its licensors.

4. User Contributions

The Website may include interactive features such as comment sections, forums, profiles, or other tools that allow you and others to post or share content (“User Contributions”). All User Contributions must comply with these Terms of Use and the Content Standards below.

By posting User Contributions, you grant AutoDetailPedia and our service providers a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable, transferable, sublicensable, and non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, display, perform, distribute, and otherwise disclose such content for any purpose.

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or control all necessary rights in and to your User Contributions and can grant the license above.
  • Your User Contributions comply with these Terms of Use and all applicable laws.

You are solely responsible for your User Contributions, including their legality, accuracy, and appropriateness. We are not responsible for and do not endorse any User Contributions, and we assume no liability for any content posted by you or any other user.

5. Content Standards

All User Contributions and use of interactive features must comply with applicable laws and the following standards. User Contributions must not:

  • Include defamatory, obscene, indecent, hateful, harassing, threatening, or otherwise objectionable material.
  • Promote sexually explicit content, violence, or unlawful discrimination.
  • Infringe any intellectual property or other proprietary rights.
  • Violate privacy, publicity, or other legal rights, or give rise to civil or criminal liability.
  • Contain deceptive, misleading, or false statements.
  • Encourage illegal activity or discuss intent to commit an unlawful act.
  • Cause unnecessary distress, alarm, or annoyance to others.
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent affiliation.
  • Include promotions, contests, advertising, or other commercial solicitations.
  • Imply endorsement by AutoDetailPedia or any other party where none exists.

6. Monitoring and Enforcement; Termination

We may, in our sole discretion and without notice:

  • Remove or refuse to post any User Contributions.
  • Take any action we deem appropriate if a User Contribution violates these Terms of Use, infringes rights, threatens safety, or could create liability.
  • Disclose your identity or other information to third parties asserting that your content violates their rights or the law.
  • Refer matters to law enforcement or pursue legal remedies for unlawful or unauthorized use of the Website.
  • Limit, suspend, or terminate your access to all or part of the Website.

We may cooperate with law enforcement and comply with court orders directing us to disclose information related to content posted on the Website.

7. Reliance on Information Posted

Content on the Website—including articles, guides, opinions, product discussions, and user comments about car detailing, cleaning, and interior care—is provided for general informational purposes only. While we aim to share accurate, practical insights, we do not guarantee completeness, reliability, or suitability for your specific vehicle, products, or circumstances. You assume all risk for how you use any information from the Website.

Always follow vehicle manufacturer instructions and product labels. Test any detailing product or technique on a small, inconspicuous area first. Use appropriate safety measures when handling chemicals and tools. The Website does not provide professional mechanical or body repair advice, and nothing on the Website creates a professional-client relationship. We disclaim liability for actions taken based on Website content by you or any third party.

The Website may include content from third parties. Any statements and opinions expressed in such materials are solely those of the respective authors or providers, not AutoDetailPedia.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR UNINTERRUPTED, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AUTODETAILPEDIA DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES; IN SUCH CASES, THESE DISCLAIMERS APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AUTODETAILPEDIA AND ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE OR ANY CONTENT, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE. TO THE EXTENT DIRECT DAMAGES CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED, OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT YOU PAID (IF ANY) TO ACCESS THE WEBSITE OR US$100.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW CERTAIN LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY; IN SUCH CASES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS APPLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless AutoDetailPedia, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your use of the Website, your User Contributions, your violation of these Terms of Use, or your use of any content or services other than as expressly permitted herein.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use and any dispute or claim arising out of or related to the Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or the Website will be finally resolved by binding arbitration administered by a nationally recognized arbitration provider under its commercial rules then in effect, as modified by these Terms. The arbitration will take place in the State of Michigan or, at the arbitrator’s discretion, remotely by video conference.

The arbitrator has exclusive authority to resolve disputes regarding interpretation, enforceability, formation, and scope of these Terms. Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. Each party will bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs and share equally the arbitration fees and administrative costs, unless the arbitrator determines otherwise.

YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL OR TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.

12. Arbitration

At AutoDetailPedia’s sole discretion, we may require you to submit any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or your use of the Website to final and binding arbitration administered by a recognized arbitration organization applying Michigan law, as permitted by applicable law.

13. Limitation on Time to File Claims

ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OF USE OR THE WEBSITE MUST BE FILED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER SUCH CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES, OR IT IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.

14. Waiver and Severability

No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms of Use is a continuing waiver or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure to enforce a right or provision does not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

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

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and any other policies or guidelines posted on the Website constitute the entire agreement between you and AutoDetailPedia regarding the Website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings and agreements relating to the Website.

16. Your Comments and Concerns

To submit a notice of alleged copyright infringement, or for feedback, technical support, or other communications about the Website, please contact us through our contact page: contact us.