Last Updated: February 19, 2026
Terms Of Service
Welcome to House of American Cars (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website at houseofamericancars.com (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.
1. About Our Site
House of American Cars is an automotive editorial and informational website. We provide articles, guides, reviews, and commentary about American cars, classic vehicles, muscle cars, trucks, and related automotive topics. Our content is created for educational and entertainment purposes.
2. Acceptance Of Terms
By accessing this Site, you confirm that:
– You are at least 18 years old, or accessing the Site with parental/guardian consent
– You have read, understood, and agree to these Terms
– You agree to comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content
All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, articles, images, graphics, logos, videos, and design elements, is owned by House of American Cars or our content licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Your Rights
You may:
– View and read our content for personal, non-commercial use
– Share links to our articles on social media
– Quote brief excerpts (less than 200 words) with proper attribution and a link back to the original article
Prohibited Uses
You may NOT:
– Copy, reproduce, or republish entire articles or substantial portions without written permission
– Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
– Remove or alter copyright notices, author attributions, or watermarks
– Scrape, harvest, or systematically extract content from the Site
– Use automated bots or scripts to access the Site without permission
4. User Conduct
When using our Site, you agree NOT to:
– Post or transmit harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or offensive content
– Impersonate any person or entity
– Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
– Interfere with the proper functioning of the Site
– Violate any applicable laws or regulations
– Spam our comment sections or contact forms
We reserve the right to remove content and terminate access for users who violate these rules.
5. Automotive Information Disclaimer
IMPORTANT: The content on this Site is for informational and entertainment purposes only.
No Professional Advice
The automotive information, tips, guides, and recommendations provided on this Site:
– Are NOT professional mechanical, legal, or financial advice
– Should NOT replace consultation with qualified automotive professionals
– Are general in nature and may not apply to your specific situation
– May become outdated as vehicle technology and regulations change
Safety Notice
Any automotive maintenance, modification, or repair information is provided for educational purposes only. Working on vehicles can be dangerous. Always:
– Consult your vehicle’s owner manual
– Follow manufacturer guidelines and specifications
– Use proper safety equipment
– Seek professional assistance for complex or safety-critical work
– Understand that you perform any work at your own risk
No Warranties
We make no warranties or guarantees about:
– The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of automotive information
– The results you may achieve by following our guides or recommendations
– The compatibility of any products or modifications with your specific vehicle
– Pricing information, which may change without notice
6. Third-Party Links And Content
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, advertisers, and external resources. These links are provided for your convenience only.
We do NOT:
– Endorse, control, or assume responsibility for third-party content
– Guarantee the accuracy of information on linked sites
– Warrant the safety or legality of third-party sites
– Have any liability for third-party products, services, or actions
You access third-party links at your own risk. We recommend reviewing the terms of service and privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
7. Advertising And Sponsored Content
Display Advertising
Our Site displays third-party advertisements. We use advertising partners (such as Google AdSense and others) who may use cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing activity.
Affiliate Links
Some links on our Site may be affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do NOT influence our editorial content or opinions.
Sponsored Content
Occasionally, we may publish sponsored articles or reviews. All sponsored content will be clearly disclosed as such.
8. Donations
We accept voluntary donations to help support our journalism and content creation. Donations are:
– Voluntary and non-refundable
– NOT purchases of goods or services
– NOT tax-deductible (we are not a registered nonprofit organization)
– Made at your own discretion with no expectation of anything in return
We reserve the right to refuse or return any donation at our discretion.
9. User Comments And Submissions
If we enable comments or user submissions on our Site:
Your Responsibilities
By submitting content (comments, reviews, etc.), you:
– Retain ownership of your content
– Grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content on the Site
– Represent that you have the right to submit the content
– Agree that your content will not violate any third-party rights or laws
Our Rights
We reserve the right to:
– Monitor, edit, or remove user content at our discretion
– Ban users who violate our policies
– Share information with law enforcement if required by law
No Obligation
We are not obligated to:
– Monitor user content
– Publish or maintain any user submissions
– Respond to user comments or inquiries
10. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on our Site infringes your copyright, please contact us with:
– Your contact information
– Description of the copyrighted work
– URL of the allegedly infringing content
– A statement of good faith belief
– A statement that the information is accurate
– Your physical or electronic signature
Send DMCA notices to: contact@houseofamericancars.com
11. Limitation Of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
No Warranties
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
– Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
– Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
– Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
Limitation Of Damages
WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
– Any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
– Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
– Personal injury or property damage resulting from use of our Site or content
– Damages exceeding $100 (or the amount paid to us, if any)
Jurisdictional Limitations
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain warranty disclaimers or liability limitations, so some of the above may not apply to you. In such cases, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless House of American Cars, its owners, authors, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
– Your use of the Site
– Your violation of these Terms
– Your violation of any third-party rights
– Content you submit to the Site
13. Termination
We reserve the right to:
– Suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without cause
– Remove or disable content at our discretion
– Refuse service to anyone for any reason
Upon termination, your right to use the Site immediately ceases. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.
14. Governing Law And Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of USA, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site will be resolved through:
1. **Informal Negotiation:** We encourage contacting us first to resolve disputes amicably
2. **Binding Arbitration:** If negotiation fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than court
3. **Small Claims Court:** Either party may pursue claims in small claims court if they qualify
Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis only. You waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.
15. International Users
Our Site is operated in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
We make no representation that content on the Site is appropriate or available for use in other locations. Content may reference U.S. laws, regulations, and standards that do not apply internationally.
16. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and House of American Cars regarding use of the Site. They supersede any prior agreements or understandings.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
18. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
**House of American Cars**
Email: contact@houseofamericancars.com
Website: https://www.houseofamericancars.com/contact/
19. Acknowledgment
By using this Site, you acknowledge that:
– You have read and understood these Terms of Service
– You agree to be bound by these Terms
– You understand that we may update these Terms at any time
– Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any changes
**Thank you for visiting House of American Cars!**