Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using CheckEngineLightExplained.com ("the Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website.

2. Educational Purpose Only

IMPORTANT: Check Engine Light Explained is an educational resource designed to help you understand automotive diagnostic codes. Our website:

• Does NOT provide professional automotive diagnosis or repair services
• Does NOT replace consultation with a certified mechanic
• Does NOT guarantee the accuracy of all information for every vehicle
• Should NOT be relied upon as the sole basis for repair decisions

Always consult a qualified automotive professional for accurate diagnosis and repair of your vehicle.

3. Use of Website

Permitted Use

You may use our Website for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes to:

• Search for and read information about diagnostic codes
• Learn about check engine lights and vehicle diagnostics
• Access educational guides and articles
• Contact us with questions or feedback

Prohibited Use

You may NOT:

• Copy, reproduce, or republish our content without permission
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Website
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Upload viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Use the Website for any illegal purpose
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, code, and software, is the property of Check Engine Light Explained or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, or exploit any content without our express written permission.

5. User-Generated Content

If you submit content to us (such as questions, comments, or feedback):

• You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your content
• You represent that you own or have rights to the content you submit
• You agree not to submit content that is illegal, offensive, or infringes on others' rights
• We reserve the right to remove any content at our discretion

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website contains links to third-party websites and services, including TrunkMonkey AI. We are not responsible for:

• The content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites
• Products or services offered by third parties
• Transactions between you and third-party providers

Your use of third-party services is subject to their own terms and conditions.

7. TrunkMonkey AI

We may promote or link to TrunkMonkey AI, a separate diagnostic application. Please note:

• TrunkMonkey AI is a separate service with its own terms and privacy policy
• We are not responsible for TrunkMonkey AI's functionality or accuracy
• Support for TrunkMonkey AI should be directed to TrunkMonkey AI, not this Website
• Any fees or subscriptions for TrunkMonkey AI are separate from this Website

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

9. Limitation of Liability

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Check Engine Light Explained, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms of Service
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you submit to the Website

11. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how we collect and use your information.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page when changes are made.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Check Engine Light Explained regarding your use of the Website.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: