Terms of Use

By accessing or using CarCostBreakdown.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Site.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

CarCostBreakdown.com provides a free online car ownership cost calculator and related informational content. The Site is intended to provide general educational information about car ownership costs and is not a substitute for professional financial, legal, or automotive advice.

Our calculator covers 8 vehicle budget tiers (from Beater Budget at $1K–$5K to Exotic/Hypercar at $1M+), 60+ countries, and uses live data from automated pipelines including: daily exchange rates, daily fuel prices, BLS transportation CPI data, NHTSA recall data, and government EV incentive programs. The calculator produces estimates based on aggregated data and statistical models. Results are approximations and should not be relied upon as exact figures for any specific vehicle, transaction, or financial decision.

You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes to research car ownership costs. You agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or its infrastructure
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract data from the Site without our written permission
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of the Site for commercial purposes without our written consent
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site
• Use automated tools to access the Site at a rate that burdens our infrastructure
• Misrepresent our data or calculator results as your own proprietary research

The cost estimates, data, and information provided on this Site are for general informational and educational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date information:

• All calculator results are estimates based on statistical averages and may not reflect your specific situation
• Actual ownership costs will vary based on individual driving habits, geographic location, vehicle condition, negotiated rates, and market conditions
• Fuel price data is sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, World Bank, and regional APIs — prices are updated daily but may lag real-time market changes
• Depreciation projections are based on historical industry data and do not guarantee future resale values
• NHTSA recall data reflects publicly available government records and may not include all recalls for all model years
• EV incentive amounts reflect government programme data and are subject to change without notice
• We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for purpose of any information on the Site

You should independently verify all cost estimates before making any financial decision. We strongly recommend consulting a qualified financial advisor, insurance broker, or automotive professional for advice specific to your situation.

All content on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, calculator code, data compilations, cost models, and design — is the property of CarCostBreakdown.com or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may:
• View and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Share links to the Site
• Embed our calculator widget on your website using our official embed code (see Section 6)
• Cite our data in research or journalism with attribution to CarCostBreakdown.com

You may not:
• Copy, reproduce, or republish substantial portions of our content without written permission
• Use our trademarks, logos, or brand elements without written permission
• Create derivative works based on our calculator or data compilations

We provide a free embeddable calculator widget that third parties may embed on their websites. By embedding the widget, you agree to:

• Display it without modification or obstruction
• Not remove or obscure any CarCostBreakdown.com branding or attribution
• Not use it in a context that is misleading, illegal, or harmful
• Comply with all applicable laws regarding content on your website

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the embed service at any time. We are not responsible for any disruption to your website caused by changes to the widget. The widget is provided "as is" without warranty.

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, data sources, or services (including government agencies such as the U.S. EIA, World Bank, NHTSA, and IRS). These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party site.

Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies.

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:
• The Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• Any errors or defects will be corrected
• The Site is free of viruses or other harmful components
• The results of using the Site will be accurate or reliable

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusions may not apply to you.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CARCOSTBREAKDOWN.COM AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Financial losses resulting from decisions made based on calculator estimates
• Loss of data or business interruption
• Any errors or inaccuracies in the data or calculator results
• Reliance on fuel price, CPI, NHTSA, or EV incentive data that has changed since our last update

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of the Site shall not exceed $100 USD.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CarCostBreakdown.com and its operators from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association's rules, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.

You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site ceases immediately.

We may revise these Terms at any time by updating this page. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

For questions about these Terms of Use, contact us at: legal@carcostbreakdown.com

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