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Terms of Service

Last updated: December 2024

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using ReportCar ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of the terms, you may not access the Service.

ReportCar is a community-driven platform for reporting dangerous driving behavior. The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

2. Use of Service

2.1 Permitted Use

You may use ReportCar to:

  • Report dangerous driving incidents you have witnessed
  • Check reports associated with a license plate number
  • Access information to promote road safety

2.2 Prohibited Use

You agree NOT to:

  • Submit false, misleading, or malicious reports
  • Use the Service to harass, stalk, or threaten individuals
  • Upload images of minors or private individuals unrelated to driving
  • Attempt to identify or contact drivers based on reports
  • Use automated systems to submit reports or queries
  • Reverse engineer, modify, or create derivative works of the Service
  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose

3. User-Generated Content

3.1 Report Submissions

When you submit a report, you represent and warrant that:

  • The information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge
  • You have witnessed the incident firsthand
  • You own or have permission to upload any photos submitted
  • The report does not violate any laws or third-party rights

3.2 Content License

By submitting content, you grant ReportCar a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, display, and process your content for the purpose of operating the Service.

3.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, moderate, or remove any content that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate. Reports flagged as spam or malicious will be hidden from public view.

4. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your data.

We automatically blur faces in uploaded images to protect privacy. However, you are responsible for ensuring you do not upload inappropriate or sensitive content.

5. Payments and Refunds

5.1 Pricing

ReportCar offers the following pricing options:

  • Free: 1 plate check per month
  • Single Check: $2.99 per lookup
  • Monthly Subscription: $4.99/month (unlimited checks)
  • Annual Subscription: $39.99/year (unlimited checks)

5.2 Payments

Payments are processed securely through Stripe. By making a purchase, you agree to Stripe's terms of service.

5.3 Refunds

Single purchases are final and non-refundable. Subscriptions may be cancelled at any time, but no refunds will be issued for partial billing periods.

6. Disclaimers and Limitations

6.1 No Guarantee of Accuracy

Reports are submitted by users and are not verified by ReportCar. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on the platform.

6.2 Not Legal Advice

ReportCar is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Do not use reports as evidence in legal proceedings without proper verification.

6.3 No Law Enforcement Affiliation

ReportCar is not affiliated with any law enforcement agency. Reports submitted through the platform are not official police reports and will not result in automatic legal action.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, REPORTCAR AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY.

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to ReportCar in the 12 months preceding the claim.

8. Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe:

  • Violates these Terms of Service
  • Harms ReportCar, our users, or third parties
  • Exposes us to legal liability
  • Is otherwise inappropriate or harmful

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We will notify users of significant changes via email or prominent notice on the website.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: legal@yourdomain.com