Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 19 August 2025

1. About us

[Your Company Name] (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the MyCarChecklist website at mycarchecklist.co.uk (“Service”). Registered address: [Registered Address]. Contact: [Contact Email].

2. Agreement to terms

By accessing or using the Service you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

3. What the Service does

  • Lets you look up a vehicle’s MOT history from the UK DVSA MOT History API.
  • Summarises the last 5 MOT tests in a buyer-friendly way.
  • When appropriate, provides AI-generated buyer warnings or common-issue summaries.

We don’t guarantee that data is complete, current or error-free. Always inspect the vehicle in person and obtain professional advice before buying.

4. Acceptable use

  • Use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
  • Do not scrape, bulk-download, or circumvent rate limits.
  • Do not interfere with security, attempt to access accounts, or reverse engineer the Service.
  • Do not misuse DVSA data or infringe the rights of any third party.

5. Third-party data & services

The Service relies on third parties, including:

  • Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) MOT History API for test data;
  • OpenAI for AI-generated summaries; and
  • Netlify/AWS for hosting and serverless functions.

We are not responsible for third-party availability, accuracy, or policies.

6. AI outputs

AI outputs are generated from your query and MOT data. They may be inaccurate or incomplete and must be treated as informational only. You are responsible for your decisions and actions based on AI outputs.

7. No professional advice

The Service does not provide legal, mechanical, financial, or professional advice. Always seek advice from a qualified mechanic or professional before purchasing a vehicle.

8. Availability & changes

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice. We may update these Terms; continued use means you accept the changes.

9. Intellectual property

We own all intellectual property in the Service (excluding third-party content and DVSA data). You may not copy or exploit any part of the Service except as permitted by law or with our written consent.

10. Privacy

Our Privacy Policy explains what data we collect and how we use it. By using the Service you agree to our privacy practices.

11. Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we exclude all implied warranties and are not liable for any loss of profits, business, data, or indirect or consequential loss arising from your use of the Service.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

12. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify us against claims, damages, and costs arising from your misuse of the Service or breach of these Terms.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access at any time if we reasonably believe you have breached these Terms or to comply with law or third-party terms.

14. Governing law

These Terms and any non-contractual obligations are governed by the laws of England & Wales. The courts of England & Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

15. Contact

Email: [Contact Email]
Address: [Registered Address]