Terms of Service

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using the Motors365 platform

Last updated: January 2024 | Effective date: January 1, 2024

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Motors365 website and services ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service, including but not limited to:

  • Individuals browsing vehicle listings
  • Users creating accounts
  • Vehicle sellers and dealers
  • Advertisers and business partners
Important: These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Motors365 UK Ltd.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms:

  • "Company" refers to Motors365 UK Ltd, registered in England and Wales
  • "Service" refers to the motors365.co.uk website and mobile applications
  • "User" means any individual or entity using the Service
  • "Content" means any information, text, graphics, photos, or other materials
  • "Vehicle Listing" means an advertisement for a vehicle posted on the Service
  • "Personal Data" means data about a living individual who can be identified

3. Use of Our Service

3.1 Eligibility

To use our Service, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
  • Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable laws
  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
3.2 Account Registration

When you create an account with us, you must:

  • Provide information that is accurate, complete, and current
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Maintain the security of your password and account
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Immediately notify us of any unauthorized use
3.3 Prohibited Uses

You may not use our Service to:

  • Violate any laws or regulations
  • Infringe intellectual property rights
  • Transmit harmful code or viruses
  • Engage in fraudulent activities
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Create multiple accounts for deceptive purposes
  • Scrape or harvest data without permission
  • Interfere with the proper working of the Service
  • Post false, misleading, or deceptive content
  • Impersonate another person or entity

4. Vehicle Listings and Transactions

4.1 Listing Rules

When creating a vehicle listing, you must:

  • Have the legal right to sell the vehicle
  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Disclose all material defects and issues
  • Use genuine photos of the actual vehicle
  • Set a fair and reasonable price
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
4.2 Prohibited Listings

The following types of listings are prohibited:

  • Stolen vehicles
  • Vehicles with outstanding finance (unless disclosed)
  • Salvage or written-off vehicles (unless clearly marked)
  • Vehicles without proper documentation
  • Duplicate listings for the same vehicle
  • Listings that are advertisements for other services
4.3 Transaction Disclaimer
Motors365 is a platform that connects buyers and sellers. We are not a party to any transaction between users and do not guarantee the quality, safety, or legality of vehicles listed.
4.4 Fees and Charges

Certain services may be subject to fees:

  • Basic listings: Free (limited features)
  • Featured listings: As per current pricing
  • Premium services: Subject to separate agreement
  • Dealer packages: Custom pricing available

5. Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

By posting content on our Service, you:

  • Grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display your content
  • Represent that you own or have rights to all content you post
  • Agree that your content does not violate any third-party rights
  • Accept responsibility for all content posted under your account
5.2 Our Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding user content) remain the property of Motors365 and are protected by:

  • Copyright laws
  • Trademark laws
  • Trade secret laws
  • Other intellectual property rights
5.3 Copyright Policy

We respect intellectual property rights and will respond to clear notices of alleged infringement. If you believe content infringes your copyright, please contact us with:

  • Description of the copyrighted work
  • Location of the infringing material
  • Your contact information
  • Statement of good faith belief
  • Statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to:

  • Collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy
  • Processing of personal data for Service provision
  • Sharing of certain information with other users (e.g., when making enquiries)
  • Use of cookies and similar technologies

For detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations

7.1 Service Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • MERCHANTABILITY
  • FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF INFORMATION
7.2 Vehicle Information

We do not guarantee:

  • The accuracy of vehicle descriptions
  • The condition of vehicles listed
  • The identity or trustworthiness of users
  • The legality of listed vehicles
  • The success of any transaction
7.3 Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party services that are not owned or controlled by Motors365. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for third-party services.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MOTORS365 SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, revenue, or data
  • Damages arising from use or inability to use the Service
  • Damages from unauthorized access to your data
  • Damages from third-party conduct on the Service

In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount paid by you to Motors365 in the twelve months preceding the claim.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability, so some of the above may not apply to you.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Motors365, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any content you post on the Service
  • Any vehicle transaction you engage in
  • Your negligence or willful misconduct

10. Dispute Resolution

10.1 Informal Resolution

We prefer to resolve disputes informally. Before filing a claim, you agree to try to resolve the dispute by contacting us at legal@motors365.co.uk.

10.2 Governing Law

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

10.3 Jurisdiction

Any legal action or proceeding shall be brought exclusively in the courts of England and Wales, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

10.4 Time Limitation

Any claim arising from these Terms must be brought within one year after the cause of action arises.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we do, we will:

  • Update the "Last updated" date
  • Notify users of material changes via email or Service notification
  • Provide reasonable notice before changes take effect

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

12. Termination

12.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

  • Contacting customer support
  • Using account deletion feature in settings
  • Sending written notice to our registered address
12.2 By Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately if:

  • You breach these Terms
  • You engage in fraudulent activity
  • You violate applicable laws
  • We cease operations
  • Required by law
12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
  • Active listings will be removed
  • We may delete your account and data (subject to legal requirements)
  • Provisions that should survive will remain in effect

13. General Provisions

13.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Motors365 regarding the Service.

13.2 Severability

If any provision is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

13.3 Waiver

No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further waiver of any term.

13.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights without restriction.

13.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform due to causes beyond our reasonable control.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Motors365 UK Ltd
Legal Department
123 Automotive House
Fleet Street
London EC4A 2HS
United Kingdom

Email: legal@motors365.co.uk
Phone: 0800 123 4567

Company Registration: 12345678
VAT Number: GB 123456789

Legal Notice

By using Motors365, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.