CarDealerToolBETA

Terms of Service

Effective date: 2026-06-05 · Last updated: 2026-06-05

These terms are a beta-period draft. Final terms will be reviewed by counsel before general availability and may change. By using the Service during the beta you accept the terms below as written.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of CarDealerTool (the “Service”), operated by [Entity Name TBD] (“CarDealerTool”, “we”, “us”). By creating an account or using the Service you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Service Description

CarDealerTool is a software-as-a-service dealership management platform (DMS) for independent automotive dealers, including inventory, deals, document generation, in-house (BHPH) loan servicing, and a public dealer website. The Service is in active development; features may change, be added, or be removed without notice during the beta period.

3. Beta / Early Access Status

The Service is provided on an Early Access / beta basis. No service level agreement (SLA), uptime commitment, or guarantee of availability is implied or provided during the beta period. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time during beta.

4. Account Registration

You must provide accurate information and verify your email address to register. You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activity under your account. Notify us promptly of any unauthorized use.

5. Subscription & Billing

  • Subscriptions are billed through our payment processor, Stripe.
  • New accounts include a 14-day free trial.
  • Paid plans renew automatically each month until cancelled.
  • You may cancel at any time; cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. Fees already paid are non-refundable except where required by law.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

  • send spam or unsolicited communications, or violate the TCPA, CAN-SPAM, or applicable SMS/telemarketing laws;
  • upload illegal content or infringe third-party rights;
  • violate consumer-protection, fair-lending, FCRA, or GLBA obligations applicable to your business;
  • attempt to disrupt, reverse engineer, or gain unauthorized access to the Service.

You are solely responsible for your compliance with all laws applicable to your dealership and its customers.

7. Customer Data Ownership

As between you and CarDealerTool, you own the deal, customer, vehicle, and related data you input or generate (“Customer Data”). We process Customer Data on your behalf to provide the Service, as described in our Privacy Policy.

8. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its software, design, and trademarks, is owned by CarDealerTool and protected by intellectual property laws. These Terms grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use the Service for your business during your subscription.

9. Confidentiality

Each party may access the other's confidential information and agrees to use it only to perform under these Terms and to protect it with reasonable care.

10. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. DURING THE BETA PERIOD WE MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AND PARTICULARLY DURING THE BETA PERIOD, CARDEALERTOOL'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE WILL NOT EXCEED THE LESSER OF (a) USD $100 OR (b) THE FEES YOU PAID IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM. WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR LOST PROFITS OR DATA.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold CarDealerTool harmless from claims, damages, and expenses arising from your use of the Service, your Customer Data, or your violation of these Terms or applicable law (including TCPA, FCRA, GLBA, and consumer-finance laws).

13. Termination

Either party may terminate with 30 days' written notice. We may suspend or terminate access immediately for breach of these Terms or non-payment. Upon termination you may export your Customer Data; after a 90-day grace period we may delete it.

14. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, USA, without regard to conflict-of-laws rules. Any dispute that cannot be resolved informally will be settled by binding arbitration administered under the American Arbitration Association (AAA) rules, seated in Virginia, on an individual (non-class) basis.

15. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms. Material changes will be communicated with at least 30 days' notice via email or in-app notice. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.

16. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email [email protected].