Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2026.

By accessing cardataindex.com you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

1. The service

Car Data Index provides a free reference database of vehicle specifications, editorial guides and a VIN decoding tool. The service is provided for personal, non-commercial informational purposes.

2. No professional advice

Content on this site is for general information only. It is not mechanical, legal, financial or safety advice. Vehicle specifications vary by market, model year and equipment; always confirm critical data with the vehicle manufacturer, official documentation or a qualified professional before making purchase, modification or safety decisions.

3. Accuracy of data

We compile data from manufacturer materials and official public sources (including NHTSA and EPA records) and work hard to keep it accurate. Nevertheless, we provide all content "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, completeness, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

4. Intellectual property

The site's design, editorial text, compiled data presentation and code are our property and may not be scraped, reproduced or republished in bulk without written permission. Vehicle makes, model names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners; their use here is nominative and does not imply affiliation or endorsement.

5. Acceptable use

You agree not to: scrape or harvest the site by automated means at disruptive volume; attempt to breach site security; use the VIN decoder for unlawful purposes; or misrepresent this site's data as your own compilation.

6. Third-party services

The site contains links to third-party websites and uses third-party services (including Google Analytics and Google AdSense). We are not responsible for third-party content, policies or practices.

7. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Car Data Index and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages, including lost profits, lost data or vehicle purchase decisions, arising from use of or inability to use the site or reliance on any content.

8. Changes

We may modify these terms at any time; continued use constitutes acceptance. The current version is always published on this page.

9. Contact

Questions about these terms: use the contact page.