1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Automatic ("we," "our," or "us"), including our website, mobile applications, and any related services (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
2. Description of Service
Automatic provides an AI-powered vehicle recommendation and car buying platform that helps users:
- Discover vehicles that match their lifestyle and preferences through intelligent questionnaires
- Access comprehensive vehicle information and inventory from participating dealers
- Compare financing options and get pre-approved for auto loans
- Track vehicle ownership costs including insurance, maintenance, and fuel
- Manage multiple vehicles in a digital garage
- Earn rewards and savings throughout their ownership journey
Our Service uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide personalized recommendations, but all final decisions regarding vehicle purchases remain solely with you.
3. Eligibility
To use our Service, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be legally capable of entering into binding contracts
- Reside in a jurisdiction where our Service is available
- Have a valid email address and provide accurate information
- Not be prohibited from using our Service under applicable laws
4. Account Registration
To access certain features of our Service, you must create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
- Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent activity.
5. Use of Service
You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Violate any local, state, national, or international laws
- Transmit any viruses, malware, or malicious code
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
- Collect or harvest personal information from other users
- Use automated systems or software to extract data (scraping)
- Impersonate another person or entity
- Use the Service to send spam or unsolicited communications
- Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits others' use of the Service
6. User Content
Our Service may allow you to submit, upload, or display content such as reviews, comments, questions, and other materials ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you:
- Grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your User Content
- Represent that you own or have the necessary rights to your User Content
- Agree that your User Content will not violate any third-party rights
- Understand that we may remove User Content that violates these Terms
We do not endorse any User Content and are not responsible for its accuracy or reliability.
7. Privacy
Your use of our Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our Service, you consent to our collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.
8. Intellectual Property
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Automatic and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used without our prior written permission.
Vehicle images, descriptions, and specifications are provided by third-party sources and may be subject to their respective copyrights and licenses.
9. Third-Party Services
Our Service integrates with various third-party services including:
- Financial institutions for loan applications and payment processing
- Insurance providers for quotes and policy management
- Vehicle dealerships for inventory and pricing information
- Credit reporting agencies for credit checks (with your permission)
- Authentication services for secure login
We are not responsible for the practices, content, or services of these third parties. Your interactions with third-party services are governed by their respective terms and privacy policies.
10. Disclaimers
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.
Automatic does not warrant that:
- The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- The results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable
- The quality of any products, services, or information obtained will meet your expectations
- Any errors in the Service will be corrected
11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AUTOMATIC 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, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.
Our total liability for any claims under these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Automatic, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.
13. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
14. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Los Angeles County, California.
Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
15. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through a notice on our Service. Your continued use of the Service after such notification constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
Important Notice
These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Automatic. Please read them carefully and ensure you understand your rights and obligations before using our Service. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Service.
