Terms and Policies

By registering as a member and using the ECR platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations. You confirm that you are responsible for compliance with any local laws that apply to your use of the platform.

If you do not agree to these terms, you must not create an account or use our services.

2.1 Account Registration

To access ECR's member features, you must create an account with accurate, complete, and current information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

2.2 Account Sharing Prohibition

Account sharing is strictly prohibited. Each membership is personal to you and may not be shared with, transferred to, or used by any other person. Unauthorised sharing of accounts will result in:

1. Immediate suspension of your account
2. Permanent ban from the platform
3. Forfeiture of any membership fees paid
4. Potential legal action

We monitor for account sharing and take violations very seriously.

2.3 Account Security

You must immediately notify ECR of any unauthorised use of your account or any other breach of security. ECR will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain account security.

3.1 Accurate Information and Authorisation to Upload

As a member, you agree to provide accurate, truthful, and complete information about vehicles, service records, provenance, and history. You represent and warrant that:

1. All information you upload is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
2. You have the legal right and authorisation to upload all information, documents, and materials you submit to ECR.
3. You have obtained all necessary permissions, consents, and authorisations from third parties (if applicable) before uploading their information or materials
4. You will not upload information that you know to be false, misleading, or fraudulent

Deliberately providing false or misleading information, or uploading information without proper authorisation, may result in account termination, legal consequences, and liability for any damages caused.

3.2 Respectful Community Engagement

ECR is a global community. Members must engage respectfully with other members and maintain professional standards when contributing to the platform.

3.3 Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to:

1. Use the platform for any unlawful purpose.
2. Harass, abuse, or harm other members.
3. Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content.
4. Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the platform.
5. Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the platform without permission
6. Impersonate any person or entity

4.1 ECR's Proprietary Rights

All content on the ECR platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, data compilations, software, vehicle registries, historical records, and the overall platform design, is the exclusive property of Exclusive Car Registry and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

4.1 Strict Prohibition on Data Extraction and Redistribution

THIS IS CRITICALLY IMPORTANT:

1. You are strictly prohibited from:
1. Copying, extracting, scraping, or downloading ECR's vehicle data, registry information, service records, images, provenance documentation, or any other content for use outside the platform
2. Uploading, posting, or transferring any ECR content (including data, images, records, or information) to any other website, platform, registry, database, or service
3. Using ECR's compiled data, research, or member-contributed content to create or populate competing platforms or services
4. Sharing screenshots, exports, or copies of ECR content on social media or other platforms without explicit written permission
5. Using any automated tools to extract or aggregate ECR data
2. Violations of this section will result in:
1. Immediate and permanent account termination
2. Legal action, including claims for damages, injunctive relief, and recovery of attorney's fees
3. Pursuit of all available remedies under federal and state law, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), and trade secret protection laws

ECR invests significant resources in compiling, verifying, and maintaining this registry. Unauthorised use of our data represents theft of our intellectual property and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

4.3 License to Use ECR Platform

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, ECR grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the platform for personal, non-commercial purposes as a member of our community.

4.4 Member-Contributed Content and Image Rights

General Content License:

When you upload images, documents, service records, or other content to ECR, you grant ECR a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, display, reproduce, modify, distribute, and create derivative works from that content on the platform for the purpose of operating, promoting, and improving our registry services.

Image Copyright and Ownership:

1. By uploading any photographs, images, or visual content to ECR, you explicitly represent, warrant, and confirm that:
1. You are the rightful copyright owner of the image(s), OR
2. You have obtained full authorisation and consent from the copyright owner to upload and grant ECR the rights described above
3. You have the legal right to grant ECR the license specified in this section
4. The images do not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or publicity rights
5. If the images contain identifiable people (other than yourself), you have obtained their consent for the image to be used on ECR

ECR's Rights to Use Images:

1. By uploading images, you grant ECR the right to use these images as we determine appropriate for the platform, including but not limited to:
1. Displaying images in vehicle registries and records
2. Using images in promotional materials, social media, and marketing
3. Featuring images in newsletters, blog posts, or platform announcements
4. Modifying, cropping, or enhancing images for platform optimisation

Your Responsibilities:

You agree that you are solely responsible for ensuring you have all necessary rights, permissions, and authorisations before uploading any image. ECR is not responsible for verifying your ownership or authorisation, and you will indemnify ECR against any claims arising from your unauthorised upload of images.

Retention of Ownership:

You retain ownership of the original content you upload, but understand that by contributing to ECR, this content becomes part of our collaborative registry and is subject to the restrictions in Section 4.2 above.

5.1 Privacy Commitment

ECR is committed to protecting your privacy. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle your data.

5.2 Member Data

By using ECR, you consent to our collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy. We will not sell your personal information to third parties.

5.3 Vehicle and Registry Data

Information you contribute about vehicles becomes part of ECR's collaborative registry and may be visible to other members. You should not include personal contact information or sensitive data in vehicle records.

6.1 Registry Services

ECR provides a platform for members to document, preserve, and share information about limited edition vehicles. We facilitate community collaboration but do not verify all member-submitted information.

6.2 Third-Party Services

ECR may provide access to third-party service providers through our marketplace. ECR does not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any third-party services. Any interactions or transactions with third-party service providers are solely between you and that provider.

6.3 No Warranty on Listings

ECR does not verify, guarantee, or warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any vehicle information, service records, or member-contributed content. Members use this information at their own risk and should conduct independent verification.

7.1 "As Is" Basis

THE ECR PLATFORM 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, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

7.2 No Guarantee of Accuracy

1. ECR does not warrant that:
1. The platform will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
2. The information on the platform is accurate, complete, or current
3. Any defects will be corrected
4. The platform is free of viruses or harmful components

7.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ECR AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM, EVEN IF ECR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN JURISDICTIONS THAT DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, ECR'S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

8.1 Right to Modify

ECR reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated terms on the platform and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

8.2 Platform Changes

ECR may modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the platform at any time without prior notice. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts or all of the platform without liability.

9.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your membership at any time by contacting ECR or using the account closure feature on the platform.

9.2 Termination by ECR

1. ECR reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the platform at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Grounds for immediate termination include but are not limited to:
1. Violation of these Terms and Conditions
2. Account sharing
3. Misuse of ECR data or content
4. Fraudulent or illegal activity
5. Conduct that harms ECR or other members

9.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the platform immediately ceases. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including but not limited to intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, and limitation of liability) shall survive.

10.1 Governing Law

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

10.2 Jurisdiction

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of ECR shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in [Your County/State]. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts.

10.3 Dispute Resolution

Before filing any legal claim, you agree to first contact ECR to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. Many disputes can be resolved through communication.

1. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ECR and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:
1. Your violation of these Terms
2. Your use of the platform
3. Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
4. Content you submit to the platform

12.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ECR regarding your use of the platform.

12.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

12.3 Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. ECR's failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

12.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without ECR's prior written consent. ECR may assign these Terms without restriction.

12.5 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms do not create any third-party beneficiary rights.

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Exclusive Car Registry

contact@exclusivecarregistry.com

These Terms do not create any third-party beneficiary rights.