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1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using VinNumber.net, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use the service. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the site.

2. Description of Service

VinNumber.net provides vehicle history information based on publicly available data associated with Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) and, where applicable, US license plates. The service is intended solely for personal, non-commercial use by individuals researching vehicles they are considering purchasing or own.

VinNumber.net does not represent itself as a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Vehicle history reports accessed through this service may not be used for FCRA-regulated purposes, including but not limited to employment screening, tenant screening, or credit eligibility determinations.

3. Permitted Use

You may use VinNumber.net to look up vehicle history information for lawful purposes. Permitted uses include:

Researching a vehicle you are considering purchasing
Verifying the history of a vehicle you currently own
General informational research about vehicle data

Any use of the service for commercial data collection, automated scraping, resale of data, or any purpose that violates applicable law is strictly prohibited.

4. Prohibited Use

You agree not to use VinNumber.net to:

Collect or harvest data for commercial purposes or for use in any database or directory
Access the service through automated means, including bots, crawlers, or scraping tools
Attempt to reverse-engineer, copy, or redistribute the site's content or data
Engage in any conduct that disrupts or interferes with the service or its servers
Use results from this service for any FCRA-regulated decision-making purpose
Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law

5. Accuracy of Information

Vehicle history data presented on VinNumber.net is sourced from third-party databases, state DMV records, insurance industry filings, and other publicly available sources. While we make reasonable efforts to present accurate and current information, we cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of any vehicle record. Data gaps may exist for older vehicles, vehicles with limited registration history, or vehicles repaired outside of the insurance system.

VinNumber.net is an informational resource only. Any decision to purchase or decline to purchase a vehicle should be made in consultation with qualified professionals, including independent mechanics and licensed dealers. We are not responsible for decisions made on the basis of information accessed through this service.

6. Third-Party Links and Partners

VinNumber.net may link to or facilitate access to third-party vehicle history report providers. When you follow such a link or submit a request to a third-party provider, you leave VinNumber.net and are subject to that provider's own terms of service and privacy policy. VinNumber.net is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party providers.

Some links on this site may be affiliate links. When you purchase a report through a linked provider, VinNumber.net may receive a commission. This does not affect the price you pay or the independence of our informational content.

7. Intellectual Property

All original content on VinNumber.net — including text, article copy, site design, and graphics — is the property of VinNumber.net and is protected by applicable copyright law. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, or create derivative works from this content without prior written permission. Vehicle identification data itself is not the proprietary creation of VinNumber.net and originates from public records.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. VINNUMBER.NET DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VINNUMBER.NET SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, WHETHER OR NOT VINNUMBER.NET HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED TEN US DOLLARS ($10).

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless VinNumber.net and its operators, affiliates, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the service.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the service shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Delaware.

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the service after any such change constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be sent to: legal@vinnumber.net