These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the CarSauce website and services operated by CarSauce Group Pty Ltd (ABN 50 690 039 822) ("we", "us", "our").
By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access or use our services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the CarSauce website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our website or services.
2. Use of Website
2.1 Permitted Use
You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree to:
- Use the website in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Provide accurate and truthful information when submitting forms or contacting us
- Respect the intellectual property rights of CarSauce and third parties
- Not interfere with or disrupt the website's functionality or security
2.2 Prohibited Activities
You must not:
- Use the website for any illegal or unauthorised purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website
- Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
- Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract data without permission
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
3. Content and Intellectual Property
All content on the CarSauce website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of CarSauce or its content suppliers and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise use our content without our prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use.
4. User-Generated Content
If you submit any content to our website (such as comments, reviews, or contact forms), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, modify, and display such content for any purpose.
You represent and warrant that any content you submit does not violate any third-party rights and is not defamatory, obscene, or otherwise unlawful.
5. Car Buying Services
CarSauce may connect you with third-party car buying and finance partners. We act as an intermediary and are not responsible for:
- The terms, conditions, or performance of services provided by our partners
- The accuracy of information provided by our partners
- Any transactions or agreements between you and our partners
- The quality, safety, or legality of vehicles offered by our partners
Any car purchase or finance arrangements are between you and the relevant partner, and are subject to their terms and conditions.
6. Disclaimers
6.1 Content Accuracy: While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no warranties or representations about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on our website. Car reviews and opinions are based on our testing and experience at the time of review and may not reflect current market conditions or vehicle specifications.
6.2 No Professional Advice: The information on our website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional automotive, financial, or legal advice. You should consult with qualified professionals before making any car purchasing or financial decisions.
6.3 Website Availability: We do not guarantee that our website will be available at all times or that it will be free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law, CarSauce and its directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of our website or services.
Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to your use of our website shall not exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, in the 12 months preceding the claim.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CarSauce, its directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of our website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
9. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website immediately, without prior notice, for any breach of these Terms or for any other reason we deem necessary.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria, Australia.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: