Terms & Disclosures

1. About this service

VINhound ("we," "us," "the Service") is a self-service car-search and research tool. It helps you explore listings and research vehicles. Isaac’s personal services are separate from the VINhound search tool.

A VINhound search does not book personal assistance, arrange a purchase, or take a payment.

2. Using search results

You decide whether to pursue any vehicle. VINhound provides listing information and research to support that decision. Confirm availability, price, specifications, records, and condition with the seller and appropriate independent sources before proceeding. Purchase paperwork, payment, and delivery are arranged with the relevant seller or provider.

3. Third-party information

Our findings and recommendations may reference information provided by independent third parties, including but not limited to:

• Vehicle history reports (Carfax, AutoCheck, and similar databases)
• Online listings, photographs, and dealer-supplied descriptions
• Manufacturer specifications, recall notices, and warranty databases
• Independent mechanic inspection reports
• Market value tools, pricing data, and inventory feeds
• AI-generated research summaries within the VINhound platform itself

We rely on these sources in good faith but do not control them and cannot guarantee their accuracy or completeness. A vehicle history report reflects only incidents that were reported to that database. Unreported accidents, undocumented prior damage, off-record repairs, mileage tampering, or any other history not entered into a third-party system will not appear in those reports and cannot be detected by us. Our findings cannot guarantee what we have no way to see.

AI-generated answers within the VINhound chat experience are best-effort summaries of data from multiple sources and should be verified before relying on them for a purchase decision.

4. Dealer and seller representations

Statements, disclosures, or representations made by any dealer, private seller, finance manager, manufacturer, warranty company, or other third party in connection with a vehicle are made by those parties — not by us. We do not verify, warrant, or guarantee the accuracy of any third-party representation, including but not limited to:

• Accident, damage, or prior-use history
• Title status or ownership records
• Odometer or mileage accuracy
• Mechanical or cosmetic condition beyond what we directly verified
• Warranty terms, financing terms, fees, taxes, or add-on product disclosures

5. Vehicle condition and warranties

We provide no warranty, express or implied, regarding any vehicle. VINhound’s listing information and research do not predict or guarantee future reliability, mechanical performance, or value. A listing review is not a physical inspection.

6. Personal help through 805CarGuy

For help choosing, finding, buying, selling, or evaluating a car, see 805CarGuy’s service information. The scope, price, and timing of any personal service are discussed with Isaac before work begins.

7. Personal follow-up requests

If you send contact details with an inquiry on VINhound, the request goes to Isaac at 805CarGuy for personal follow-up. It does not book a service or create an automatic search alert. A delivery confirmation means the email provider accepted the request; it does not confirm arrival in Isaac’s inbox.

8. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total cumulative liability arising out of or related to any service is limited to the fee actually paid for that service. We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages — including but not limited to loss of value, repair costs, replacement costs, lost use of any vehicle, or lost time — even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Not legal, tax, financial, or insurance advice

Information we provide is for general informational and advisory purposes only and is not legal, tax, accounting, financial, lending, or insurance advice. Vehicle laws, sales-tax treatment, registration rules, and consumer-protection statutes vary by state. For decisions involving titles, taxes, lending, warranty contracts, insurance, or disputes, consult a qualified licensed professional in your state.

10. Listings outside your area

VINhound may show listings outside your local area. A search result does not arrange transport, registration, a title transfer, or a purchase. Any personal assistance is discussed separately with Isaac through 805CarGuy.

11. Privacy

We collect only the contact information and vehicle preferences needed to deliver the service you request. We do not sell, rent, or otherwise share your personal information with dealers, manufacturers, advertisers, or third-party marketers. Communication records and findings are retained for our own records; they are not shared with third parties without your consent except as required by law.

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the CCPA/CPRA to know, delete, and opt out of any sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information). Residents of other states with applicable privacy laws have analogous rights. To exercise any privacy right, contact us using the information in §14.

12. Governing law and venue

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising out of or related to these terms or our services will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in San Luis Obispo County, California, and you and we consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.

13. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The current version is always posted at this URL. Material changes will be reflected in the update date above. Continued use of the Service after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

14. Contact

Questions about VINhound or a personal follow-up request can be sent to isaac@carofslo.com.