Effective date: September 15, 2026
Welcome to Automotive Planner. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of automotiveplanner.com and any related services (“the platform”). Read these Terms carefully. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to them. If you disagree with any part, do not use our platform.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By visiting our site, creating an account, or using any feature of our platform, you confirm that you accept these Terms and agree to follow them. We may update these Terms from time to time, as explained in Section 12.
2. Description of Services
Automotive Planner provides articles, guides, and tools related to vehicle maintenance, repairs, and general car ownership. Our features may include maintenance logs, cost estimators, and scheduling tools. We add, change, or remove features at our discretion, without notice.
3. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use our platform. If you are under 18, you confirm that a parent or guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf.
4. Use of Automotive Planner
You may use our platform for personal or commercial purposes, provided you comply with applicable laws. You agree not to:
- Use the platform for any unlawful purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or another user’s account
- Interfere with or disrupt the platform’s operation
- Copy, scrape, or republish our content without permission
- Upload viruses, malware, or other harmful code
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for any user who violates these Terms.
5. User Accounts
Some features may require an account. You agree to provide accurate registration information and to keep that information current. You are responsible for safeguarding your password and for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify us immediately at heath@automotiveplanner.com if you suspect unauthorized use of your account.
6. User Content
You retain ownership of the content you submit to our platform, such as comments or contact form submissions. By submitting content, you grant Automotive Planner a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display that content for the purpose of operating and promoting our platform. You confirm that you own or have permission to share any content you submit, and that this content does not violate the rights of any third party.
7. Ownership of Platform Content
All content on our platform, including text, graphics, logos, and software, belongs to Automotive Planner or our licensors. This content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without written permission.
8. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Services
Automotive Planner participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and other affiliate programs. Our platform contains links that earn us a commission when you make a qualifying purchase, at no extra cost to you. We may also display third-party advertising.
We do not control the products, services, or content offered by these third parties, and we are not responsible for your transactions with them. Review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party site before you make a purchase.
9. Content Disclaimer
Our articles and tools provide general automotive information for educational purposes. This content does not replace professional inspection, diagnosis, or repair by a certified mechanic. Vehicle maintenance needs vary by make, model, and condition. Consult a qualified professional before you perform repairs or maintenance on your vehicle. Automotive Planner is not responsible for damage, injury, or loss that results from reliance on our content.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
We provide our platform on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that our platform will run without interruption or errors, or that our content is accurate, complete, or current at all times.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Automotive Planner and our affiliates are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, our platform. This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
12. Indemnification
You agree to defend and hold Automotive Planner harmless from any claim, loss, or expense, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising from your use of the platform, your content, or your violation of these Terms.
13. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to our platform at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or harms other users, us, or third parties.
14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the platform will proceed through binding arbitration in San Francisco, California, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. You waive the right to participate in a class action related to these Terms.
15. Severability
If a court finds any provision of these Terms unenforceable, the remaining provisions stay in full effect.
16. Modification of Terms
We may revise these Terms at any time. We post the updated version on this page and update the effective date above. Your continued use of our platform after a revision means you accept the updated Terms.
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, make up the entire agreement between you and Automotive Planner regarding your use of our platform. These Terms supersede any prior agreements on this subject.
18. Contact Us
Questions about these Terms? Contact us:
Email: heath@automotiveplanner.com