Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using CarGram, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

2. Description of Service

CarGram is a social platform for car enthusiasts to share photos, modifications, and stories about their vehicles. We provide tools for users to create posts, interact with content, and connect with other car enthusiasts.

3. User Accounts

• You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You may not create multiple accounts or share your account with others
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms

4. User Content

Your Responsibility

You are solely responsible for all content you post on CarGram, including:

• Photos and videos of your vehicles
• Text content, stories, and comments
• Information about modifications and parts
• Any other content you share on the platform

Content Guidelines

You agree not to post content that:

• Is illegal, harmful, or violates others' rights
• Contains false or misleading information
• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Contains spam, malware, or malicious code
• Harasses, bullies, or threatens other users
• Contains explicit or inappropriate material

License to Your Content

By posting content on CarGram, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content as necessary to provide our services. You retain ownership of your content.

5. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using CarGram, you acknowledge that:

• You understand what information we collect and how we use it
• You are responsible for the content you choose to share publicly
• We implement security measures but cannot guarantee absolute security
• You should review your privacy settings regularly

6. Prohibited Uses

You may not use CarGram to:

• Violate any laws or regulations
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Interfere with or disrupt our services
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use automated tools to access our platform without permission
• Collect user data without consent
• Engage in commercial activities without our approval

7. Intellectual Property

CarGram and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by us and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or create derivative works without our permission.

8. Third-Party Services

Our platform may integrate with third-party services like Google for authentication and Cloudinary for image storage. Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

9. Disclaimers

CarGram is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy of user-generated content

Important: Information shared by users about vehicle modifications, parts, and procedures is for informational purposes only. We do not endorse or guarantee the safety, legality, or effectiveness of any modifications shared on our platform.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of CarGram, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CarGram and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the platform, your content, or your violation of these terms.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to CarGram at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. You may also delete your account at any time through your profile settings.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the updated terms on our platform. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

14. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration or in courts of competent jurisdiction.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our platform's feedback system.