Terms of Service

Welcome to AutoAI - Auto Intelligence. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the AutoAI mobile application and related services operated by AutoAI ("we", "us", or "our").

By downloading, installing, or using AutoAI, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our app.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using AutoAI, you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age, you have read and understood these Terms, and you agree to be bound by them. If you are using AutoAI on behalf of an organization, you agree to these Terms on behalf of that organization.

2. Description of Service

AutoAI is an automotive social media platform that provides:

• AI-powered car diagnosis and troubleshooting assistance
• Curated automotive repair video recommendations
• Social features for DIYers and mechanics to connect and share
• Vehicle and maintenance log tracking
• Voice-enabled diagnosis input
• Community posts, comments, reactions, and follow functionality
• Direct messages between users
• A parts marketplace where users can list and find vehicle parts
• A Near Me map showing mechanics and shops that have chosen to share a location or service area
• Maintenance reminders delivered by push notification
• Reputation points, badges, and a leaderboard

3. User Accounts

To use AutoAI, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Maintain the security of your password
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• Not create accounts for others without their permission
• Not create multiple accounts for the same person

4. User Roles

AutoAI offers two user roles:

• DIYer: For car enthusiasts who work on their own vehicles
• Mechanic: For professional mechanics who work on others' vehicles

You agree to select the role that accurately represents your use of the platform. Misrepresenting yourself as a professional mechanic when you are not is a violation of these Terms.

5. User Content

Your Content

You retain ownership of content you post on AutoAI. By posting content, you grant AutoAI a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content within the platform.

Content Standards

You agree not to post content that:

• Is false, misleading, or inaccurate automotive advice that could cause harm
• Is offensive, abusive, harassing, or discriminatory
• Violates any third party's intellectual property rights
• Contains spam, advertising, or promotional material without authorization
• Includes personal information of others without their consent
• Violates any applicable laws or regulations
• Is sexually explicit or contains graphic violence

6. AI Diagnosis Disclaimer

You acknowledge and agree that:

• AI diagnosis results are for informational purposes only
• Always consult a qualified mechanic for serious vehicle issues
• AutoAI is not responsible for any damage resulting from following AI suggestions
• Vehicle safety issues should always be inspected by a professional
• Estimated costs provided are approximations only and may vary significantly

7. Mechanic Verification

Users registered as mechanics may apply to become a Verified Mechanic by submitting a certification or license number (such as an ASE number) or a photo showing proof of professional work. AutoAI reviews these submissions manually. Verification confirms only that the submitted information appeared genuine at the time of review. It is not a guarantee of a mechanic's skill, licensing status, insurance, or the quality of their work or advice.

Users should use their own judgment when following advice from other users, verified or not. AutoAI is not responsible for advice given by any user, and we may remove verification at any time.

8. Parts Marketplace and Dealings Between Users

AutoAI lets users list parts and vehicles and contact one another, but AutoAI is not a party to any sale, repair, or other arrangement between users. AutoAI does not process payments, hold funds, inspect items, or guarantee the accuracy of any listing.

• Sellers are responsible for describing items accurately and for complying with all laws that apply to the sale
• Buyers and sellers deal with each other at their own risk; meet in safe, public places and never send payment before you have confirmed what you are buying
• Listings for stolen, counterfeit, recalled, or illegal items are prohibited
• Any work a mechanic performs for another user is an arrangement between those two users only

9. Reporting, Moderation, and Zero Tolerance

AutoAI has zero tolerance for objectionable content and abusive users. You can report any post, comment, job, or user from within the app. We review reports and may, at our discretion and without notice, remove content, remove listings, or suspend or permanently ban accounts that violate these Terms. Banned users may not create new accounts.

10. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use AutoAI for any illegal purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the service
• Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the platform
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Use bots or automated tools to interact with the service
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code
• Use the service to send spam or unsolicited messages

11. Intellectual Property

The AutoAI name, logo, app design, and original content are owned by AutoAI and protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not use our intellectual property without our express written permission.

12. Third-Party Services

AutoAI integrates with third-party services including YouTube, Firebase, Anthropic AI, eBay, and Google Maps. Your use of these services through AutoAI is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these third parties.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, AutoAI shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
• Vehicle damage resulting from following AI diagnosis suggestions
• Actions taken based on content posted by other users
• Service interruptions or data loss

14. Disclaimer of Warranties

AutoAI is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless AutoAI and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the service, your content, or your violation of these Terms.

16. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms, as described in Section 9. You may delete your account at any time through the app settings. Upon termination, your right to use the service ceases immediately.

17. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or by email. Your continued use of AutoAI after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

18. Governing Law

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

19. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: