Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using TheChinaCar.com ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to any part of these terms, you must not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

TheChinaCar.com provides tools and intelligence related to China's automotive export market, including VIN verification, vehicle history, pricing benchmarks, shipping cost estimation, currency conversion, and market articles. The Service may evolve over time.

3. Accounts, Quota & Membership

• You may be required to create an account and sign in to use certain tools.
• Free tiers may include a limited number of daily queries. Paid membership, if applicable, unlocks additional usage and is billed via third-party payment providers.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activity under your account.

4. Payments & Refunds

• Membership fees are charged in advance. Prices are stated at the time of purchase.
• Except where required by law, membership fees are non-refundable. If you believe a charge is in error, contact us within 30 days.
• We may change pricing for future purchases; changes do not affect already-purchased periods.

5. Acceptable Use

• You agree not to misuse the Service, including engaging in automated scraping that interferes with the platform, attempting unauthorized access, or reselling our data without permission.
• You agree to use the Service lawfully and not to infringe the rights of others.

6. Data Disclaimer

• Prices, freight rates, and reference data are provided for informational purposes only and are sourced from public or licensed third-party data. They are indicative and not guaranteed transaction or contract rates.
• The Service is not a substitute for professional legal, financial, shipping, or customs advice.
• You are responsible for independently verifying any information before relying on it.

7. Third-Party Tools & Links

The Service may integrate or link to third-party services (such as payment processors and data providers). We are not responsible for the content, practices, or availability of such third parties and disclaim liability arising from their use.

8. Intellectual Property

All content, software, and branding provided by TheChinaCar.com are our property or that of our licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, TheChinaCar.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of or inability to use the Service.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless TheChinaCar.com and its affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or your violation of these Terms.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service, at any time, for violations of these Terms or as required by law. You may stop using the Service at any time.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the People's Republic of China, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, subject to any mandatory provisions of your local jurisdiction.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes are effective when posted. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].