These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "you", or "your") and CarAPI.dev ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") regarding your use of the CarAPI.dev website, services, and application programming interfaces (collectively, the "Service").
By accessing, browsing, or using the Service in any manner, including but not limited to visiting our website, creating an account, making API calls, or utilizing any features, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.
If you do not agree with any of these Terms, you are expressly prohibited from using the Service and must discontinue use immediately. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of changes to these Terms will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
"API" means the application programming interfaces provided by CarAPI.dev for accessing automotive data and services.
"API Key" means the unique authentication credentials issued to Users for accessing the APIs.
"Content" means all data, information, text, graphics, images, code, and other materials available through the Service.
"Intellectual Property" means all intellectual property rights including patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and proprietary information.
"User Data" means any data or information submitted by Users to the Service.
"Prohibited Activities" means activities that violate these Terms, applicable laws, or our policies.
You must be at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.
You are required to provide accurate, complete, and current information during registration and to update such information to maintain its accuracy. You are solely responsible for the security of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
You agree to immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. We shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these security obligations.
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You shall not:
Any violation of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in immediate termination of your account and access to the Service, without notice or refund.
Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our APIs solely for your internal business purposes or personal use.
You agree to comply with all rate limits, usage quotas, and technical requirements specified for your subscription plan. Exceeding these limits may result in temporary or permanent suspension of API access.
You shall not:
API keys are confidential and must be stored securely. You are responsible for any usage under your API keys and must immediately notify us if you suspect unauthorized use.
Paid services are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis according to your selected plan. All fees are non-refundable except as expressly stated in these Terms or required by law.
You authorize us to charge your designated payment method for all fees owed. If payment fails, we may suspend or terminate your access to paid features after reasonable notice.
Prices may change with 30 days' notice. Continued use of the Service after price changes constitutes acceptance of new pricing. You may cancel your subscription at any time, effective at the end of the current billing period.
Usage-based charges (such as API overage fees) are calculated monthly and charged to your payment method. You are responsible for monitoring your usage and associated costs.
We collect and process personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to such processing and warrant that all data provided is accurate.
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, but cannot guarantee absolute security. You acknowledge that data transmission over the internet carries inherent risks.
You retain ownership of any data you submit to the Service, but grant us a license to use such data as necessary to provide the Service and improve our offerings.
The Service and its entire contents, features, and functionality are owned by CarAPI.dev and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
You acknowledge that the Service contains proprietary and confidential information protected by applicable intellectual property and other laws. Except for the limited license granted in these Terms, no right, title, or interest in or to the Service is transferred to you.
Any feedback, suggestions, or improvements you provide regarding the Service may be used by us without restriction or compensation to you.
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to breach of these Terms.
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion features in your dashboard. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.
Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.
We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that defects will be corrected. We make no warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content or data provided through the Service.
Vehicle data provided through our APIs is sourced from third parties and may contain inaccuracies. Users are responsible for verifying information before making decisions based on API data.
IN NO EVENT SHALL CARAPI.DEV, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE ANY PORTION OF THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US FOR THE SERVICE DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CarAPI.dev and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, partners, and licensors from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:
This defense and indemnification obligation will survive these Terms and your use of the Service.
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance of our obligations under these Terms which is due to fires, floods, earthquakes, pandemic, government actions, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, acts of God, or any other cause beyond our reasonable control.
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS AND WILL HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL IMPACT ON HOW CLAIMS YOU AND WE HAVE AGAINST EACH OTHER ARE RESOLVED.
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules.
The arbitration will be conducted by a single arbitrator and will take place in [Your State/Location]. The language of the arbitration shall be English. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the parties.
YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL OR TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
For any matters not subject to arbitration, you and CarAPI.dev agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in [Your State/Location].
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time in our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.
What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and CarAPI.dev regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous written or oral agreements between you and CarAPI.dev.
You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. Any attempt by you to assign or transfer these Terms without such consent will be null and void. We may freely assign or transfer these Terms without restriction.
The failure of CarAPI.dev to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of future enforcement of that right or provision. The waiver of any such right or provision will be effective only if in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of CarAPI.dev.
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Email: legal@carapi.dev
Website: Contact form on carapi.dev
Mailing Address: [Your Business Address]
These Terms of Service are effective as of 14.7.2026 and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.