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Terms of Service - Pixar Cars Garage

πŸ“œ Terms of Service

Last Updated: April 5, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Pixar Cars Garage ("the Platform," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Platform.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

Pixar Cars Garage is a community platform that allows users to:

  • Catalog and manage their personal diecast car collections
  • View estimated values for collectible items
  • Connect with other collectors
  • List items for trade or sale
  • Purchase items from other users via PayPal
  • Communicate with other users

⚠️ CRITICAL: PLATFORM-ONLY SERVICE

PIXAR CARS GARAGE DOES NOT SELL DIECAST CARS. We do not own inventory, set prices, or sell any products. We are solely a platform that connects collectors. All transactions occur directly between users. We do NOT facilitate, mediate, escrow, guarantee, insure, or process any payments. All payments are processed directly by PayPal between buyer and seller.

3. User Accounts

To use certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
  • Be at least 13 years of age (or have parental consent)
  • Provide accurate PayPal information if you choose to sell items

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. User Conduct

You agree NOT to:

  • Post false, misleading, or fraudulent information
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Use the Platform for any illegal purpose
  • Attempt to manipulate valuations or market prices
  • Create multiple accounts for deceptive purposes
  • Scrape, copy, or redistribute our data without permission
  • Upload malicious code or attempt to compromise our systems
  • Impersonate other users or entities
  • Spam or send unsolicited commercial messages
  • Attempt to bypass or circumvent our AI content scanning systems
  • Engage in fraudulent trading or selling practices
  • Fail to fulfill agreed-upon trades or sales
  • List items you do not own or cannot legally sell
  • Misrepresent the condition, authenticity, or details of items

5. Content Restrictions & Safety Guidelines

⚠️ STRICT CONTENT POLICY: Pixar Cars Garage is exclusively for Pixar Cars diecast collecting. To maintain a safe, focused community, the following rules are NON-NEGOTIABLE:

5.1 Allowed Content ONLY

You may ONLY post photos and videos of:

  • βœ… Pixar Cars diecast toys (all scales and variants)
  • βœ… Pixar Planes diecast toys
  • βœ… Related Pixar vehicle toys (ships, trains, etc. from the Cars universe)
  • βœ… Packaging, display cases, and storage for the above items

5.2 ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED Content

The following content is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN and will result in immediate account suspension or termination:

  • ❌ NO HUMAN FACES - This includes adults, teenagers, and especially children
  • ❌ NO IMAGES OF PEOPLE - Hands holding cars are acceptable, but no faces or identifiable people
  • ❌ NO CHILDREN'S FACES - Absolutely no images of anyone under 18, especially under 13
  • ❌ NO OTHER MERCHANDISE - Only Pixar Cars/Planes/vehicles diecast toys are allowed
  • ❌ NO action figures, plush toys, clothing, or non-diecast items
  • ❌ NO personal information (addresses, phone numbers, etc.)

5.3 Automated AI Content Scanning

πŸ€– MANDATORY CONSENT: By using our photo and video upload features, you explicitly agree to and consent to automated AI-powered content scanning.

How Our AI System Works:

  • πŸ” All photos and videos are automatically scanned using artificial intelligence
  • πŸ“Έ This includes photos taken with your device camera AND photos uploaded from storage
  • 🎬 This includes videos recorded through our Platform AND videos uploaded from storage
  • ⚑ Scanning happens in real-time before upload - you cannot bypass this
  • 🧠 Our AI detects human faces with high accuracy using facial recognition technology
  • 🎞️ For videos, multiple frames are analyzed throughout the entire video duration
  • 🚫 If ANY human face is detected, your upload will be immediately blocked
  • πŸ“± Processing occurs on your device (client-side) to protect your privacy

What the AI Detects:

  • Human faces of any age (children, teenagers, adults)
  • Partial faces or profiles
  • Faces in backgrounds or reflections

What the AI Does NOT Detect (Allowed):

  • Pixar Cars character faces (Lightning McQueen, Mater, etc.)
  • Cartoon or animated characters
  • Toy faces that are not human

5.4 Why These Restrictions?

These strict content policies exist to:

  • Protect minors - Prevent any images of children from being shared online
  • Protect all users - Maintain privacy for everyone in the community
  • Stay focused - Keep our platform dedicated to diecast collecting
  • Prevent misuse - Ensure our platform cannot be used for inappropriate purposes

5.5 Enforcement & Penalties

Violations of these content rules will result in:

  • 1st Offense: Content removal + written warning
  • 2nd Offense: 7-day account suspension
  • 3rd Offense: Permanent account termination
  • Severe Violations: Immediate permanent ban (posting images of minors, illegal content, attempting to bypass AI scanning, etc.)

5.6 Consent Requirement

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Use of photo and video features constitutes your explicit consent to automated AI scanning. If you do not consent to AI-powered content analysis, you may not use photo or video upload features on this Platform.

8. Valuations & Estimates

Any values, prices, or predictions displayed on our Platform are estimates only and should not be relied upon for financial decisions. These values are:

  • Generated using AI and historical data
  • Subject to market fluctuations
  • Not guaranteed to be accurate
  • Not appraisals or professional valuations

We are not responsible for any financial decisions made based on our estimates.

9. Intellectual Property

Our Content: The Platform design, code, and original content are owned by Pixar Cars Garage and protected by intellectual property laws.

Third-Party Trademarks: "Pixar," "Cars," "Disney," "Mattel," "PayPal," and related character names are trademarks of their respective owners. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Disney, Pixar, Mattel, or PayPal.

Your Content: You retain ownership of photos and content you upload. By uploading, you grant us a license to display this content on the Platform and to use automated systems to scan and analyze it for policy compliance.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PIXAR CARS GARAGE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses
  • Any damages resulting from user-to-user transactions, trades, sales, or exchanges
  • Failed, incomplete, or fraudulent transactions between users
  • Items that are lost, stolen, damaged, or not as described
  • Payments that are not received, reversed, or fraudulent
  • PayPal disputes, chargebacks, holds, or account issues
  • Unauthorized access to your account
  • Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in content or valuations
  • Service interruptions or downtime
  • False positives or false negatives from AI content scanning
  • Any content that bypasses our AI scanning systems
  • Social media account suspensions, bans, or restrictions from use of sharing features
  • Actions or inactions of other users
  • Actions or inactions of PayPal or any other third party

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID US IN THE PAST TWELVE (12) MONTHS, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS LESS. SINCE OUR PLATFORM IS FREE, THIS MEANS OUR MAXIMUM LIABILITY IS ZERO DOLLARS ($0.00).

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Pixar Cars Garage and its operators, affiliates, officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Platform
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your transactions, trades, sales, purchases, or dealings with other users
  • Items you list, describe, sell, buy, ship, or fail to ship
  • Any claims by other users arising from your conduct
  • Any PayPal disputes, chargebacks, or claims related to your transactions
  • Content you upload or share
  • Your attempts to circumvent or bypass AI content scanning
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Your use of social media sharing features and any consequences to your external accounts

13. Dispute Resolution

Between Users: Any disputes arising from transactions between users must be resolved directly between those users or through PayPal's dispute resolution process. We are not a party to such disputes and have no obligation to participate in resolution.

Payment Disputes: Any disputes regarding payments must be resolved directly with PayPal according to their dispute resolution procedures. We have no ability to reverse, refund, or modify PayPal transactions.

With the Platform: Any disputes between you and Pixar Cars Garage shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules, except where prohibited by law.

Class Action Waiver: To the extent permitted by law, you agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.

14. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Platform at any time, for any reason, without notice. Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Platform ceases immediately
  • We may delete your account and data
  • Provisions regarding liability, indemnification, and trading/sales disclaimers survive
  • You remain responsible for any pending transactions with other users
  • We have no obligation to refund or compensate you for anything

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Platform operator resides, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of that jurisdiction.

16. 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 so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Pixar Cars Garage regarding your use of the Platform and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

18. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

πŸ“§ support@pixarcarsgarage.com

By using Pixar Cars Garage, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service, including our use of AI technology to scan all photos and videos for human faces, our complete disclaimer of liability for user-to-user transactions, our role as a platform-only service that does not process payments or guarantee any transactions, and your assumption of all risk when using third-party social media sharing features.

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