Terms and conditions
1. Agreement
Welcome to Vehicle Checks, your go-to resource for comprehensive vehicle history information. Before proceeding to “Decode a VIN,” “GET YOUR VEHICLE HISTORY REPORT,” or “YES, CONTINUE TO MY REPORT,” please read the following terms and conditions carefully. By clicking “CHECK RECORDS,” “CHECK THEFT RECORDS,” or “YES, CONTINUE TO MY REPORT,” you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (the “Agreement”), establishing a legally binding agreement between you (referred to as “You” or “Your”) and Vehicle Checks (referred to as “Vehicle Checks,” “We,” “Our,” or “Us”), governing your use of the Vehicle Checks website (the “Website”) and the services provided through it (the “Services”).
We recommend that you print this Agreement or save a copy to your computer’s hard drive for future reference. Please note that we reserve the right to modify and update the content of this page at any time.
By using the Website and Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement and the Vehicle Checks Privacy Policy (the “Privacy Policy”), which is incorporated herein by reference and forms an integral part of this Agreement. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT OR DISAGREE WITH IT OR THE PRIVACY POLICY, YOU MAY NOT ACCESS OR USE THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES. IN SUCH A CASE, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY LEAVE THE WEBSITE AND CEASE USING THE SERVICES.
2. Privacy Policy
3. Changes to Agreement and Privacy Policy
Given the frequent changes in internet technology and applicable laws, and possibility of changes or amendments in the Nigerian constitution. Vehicle Checks reserves the right to modify this Agreement and its Privacy Policy at any time with notice provided through a new version or change notice posted on the Website. It is your responsibility to periodically review this Agreement and the Privacy Policy. If you find either unacceptable at any time, you must immediately leave the Website and stop using the services. Unless Vehicle Checks receives your express consent; any revised Privacy Policy will apply only to information collected after the revised Privacy Policy takes effect and not to information collected under earlier versions.
4. Our Products and Services
To use our services, please visit the Vehicle Checks website and fill out the required forms with your contact details, vehicle information (usually the VIN), and any other necessary data to enable us to conduct a search in our database. We may also conduct searches on third-party websites to provide comprehensive service.
To access our services, you are required to register with Vehicle Checks by visiting our website. As part of the registration process, you authorize us to import your details and personal information from third-party sites. You understand and acknowledge that we may periodically request updates on this personal information and may receive such updates from third-party websites.
By using our services, you authorize Vehicle Checks to perform all necessary actions to provide these services, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Once you verify and upload your user data and/or other documents and details electronically, we will process this information. Upon the completion of user data verification by us, our services may be made available to you, subject to meeting eligibility criteria and other conditions set forth by Vehicle Checks. The prices of our products and services are subject to change and are available on the pricing page of our website.
Vehicle Checks offers the following services primarily for the Nigerian market but can be used by those outside the Nigerian locale:
5. General Terms for All Services
5.2 Service FeesVehicle Checks reserves the right to amend the fees for services offered on the website. Any fee changes will be published on the website at least four weeks in advance or notified to you via email.
5.3. Changes to Terms We may amend these terms from time to time. Please review these terms periodically to ensure you understand the terms that apply when you use our services.
5.4. Website AvailabilityWhile we strive to keep our website available, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may suspend or withdraw the website or services for business or operational reasons, providing reasonable notice where possible.
5.5. Account Security You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your user identification code, password, or any other security information. Notify us immediately at [email protected] if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.
5.6 Transfer of Agreement We may transfer our rights and obligations under these terms to another organization, ensuring that your rights under this agreement are not affected.
6. Modifications to These Terms
We may update these terms periodically to ensure they accurately reflect the current state of our services, regulatory requirements, and business practices. These updates may occur at any time, and it is your responsibility to review these terms each time you use our website. By doing so, you ensure that you are fully informed about the terms that apply at that moment. Keeping abreast of these changes is crucial for understanding your rights and obligations while using our services.
7. Changes to Our Website
8. Website Availability
Our website is provided to users free of charge, ensuring accessibility to our services. However, we do not guarantee that our website, its services, or any content on it will always be available or uninterrupted. There may be instances where we need to suspend, withdraw, or restrict access to some or all parts of the website for business and operational reasons. We will endeavor to give reasonable notice before such actions are taken, but immediate changes may occur to address urgent issues or improvements.
9. Responsibility for Access
It is your responsibility to ensure that anyone accessing our website through your internet connection is aware of and complies with these terms and any other applicable terms and conditions. This includes making sure that all users understand their obligations and the rules governing their use of our site. Ensuring compliance helps maintain the integrity and security of our services for all users.
10. Transfer of Rights
We may transfer our rights and obligations under these terms to another organization as part of our business operations. If such a transfer occurs, we will inform you in writing to ensure transparency. The transfer will not affect your rights under the contract, and we will make every effort to ensure that the new organization honors these terms. This ensures continuity and reliability of service regardless of organizational changes.
11. Account Security
Your account security is of utmost importance. Suppose you are provided with a user identification code, password, or any other security information. In that case, it is your responsibility to treat this information as confidential and not disclose it to any third party. We reserve the right to disable any user identification code or password if we believe there has been a failure to comply with these terms. Should you suspect that someone else knows your user identification code or password, notify us promptly at [email protected]
to mitigate any potential security risks.
12. Use of Website Content
We own or license all intellectual property rights in our website and the material published on it. These works are protected by copyright laws and treaties worldwide. You are permitted to print one copy and download extracts of any page(s) from our site for your personal use and to draw the attention of others within your organization to content posted on our site. However, you must not modify any printed or downloaded materials in any way, and you must not use any illustrations, photographs, video, audio sequences, or graphics separately from the accompanying text. Our status, and that of any identified contributors, as the authors of content on our site must always be acknowledged. Unauthorized use of our content for commercial purposes without obtaining a license is prohibited. If you breach these terms, your right to use our website will cease immediately, and you must return or destroy any copies of the materials you have made.
13. Prohibited Activities
You must not conduct, facilitate, authorize, or permit any text or data mining or web scraping in relation to our website or any services provided via our site. This includes using automated devices, programs, or methods to access, obtain, copy, monitor, or republish any part of the website or its data. Engaging in such activities undermines the integrity of our site and the user experience we strive to provide. We expressly reserve our rights to take legal action against any parties involved in these prohibited activities.
14. Complaints About User-Generated Content
If you wish to complain about content uploaded by other users, please contact us at [email protected]. We take such complaints seriously and will address them promptly. Ensuring that user-generated content complies with our standards and does not infringe on the rights of others is crucial to maintaining a respectful and lawful online environment.
15. Limitation of Liability
Vehicle Checks, including its directors, officers, employees, representatives, or service providers, shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses resulting from (a) use or inability to use the site; (b) server failure or otherwise in any way related to the site. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information obtained through our site regarding vehicle services. Additionally, we do not warrant that the information communicated via vehicle history reports is true or conclusive of the vehicle’s status and history.
16. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Vehicle Checks and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, co-branders, or other partners, and employees harmless from any claim or demand, including attorney’s fees, made by any third party due to or arising from (i) your violation of these Terms; (ii) your violation of any rights of other users; (iii) your misuse of the site; and/or (iv) your violation of applicable laws. This indemnification obligation ensures that you are responsible for your actions and their consequences, protecting Vehicle Checks from undue legal and financial burdens.
17. Jurisdiction
If you are a consumer, these terms and their subject matter and formation are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Both parties agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. If you are a business, these terms and their subject matter (including any non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and both parties agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This jurisdictional agreement provides clarity and consistency in the legal process for resolving any possible disputes.
For any further inquiries or clarifications, please contact us at [email protected]
