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Garage IQ  ·  Last updated: April 23, 2026  ·  Effective: April 23, 2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ: Garage IQ provides AI-generated information for educational and informational purposes only. It is NOT a substitute for professional automotive diagnosis, repair advice, or safety inspection by a qualified mechanic. By using this app, you agree to all terms below.

Table of Contents
  1. Acceptance of Terms
  2. Description of Service
  3. Informational Use Only — No Professional Advice
  4. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer
  5. Vehicle Safety and User Responsibility
  6. Limitation of Liability
  7. Disclaimer of Warranties
  8. Indemnification
  9. In-App Purchases
  10. Acceptable Use
  11. Intellectual Property
  12. Termination
  13. Modifications to Terms
  14. Governing Law and Disputes
  15. Severability
  16. Contact

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the Garage IQ mobile application ("the App," "Garage IQ," "we," "our," or "us"), you ("user," "you," or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms in their entirety, you must not download, install, or use the App.

You must be at least 13 years of age to use Garage IQ. If you are between 13 and 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you confirm that a parent or legal guardian has reviewed and accepted these Terms on your behalf.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Garage IQ.

2. Description of Service

Garage IQ is a mobile application that allows users to:

The App is provided "as is" and is intended for personal, non-commercial use only.

3. Informational Use Only — No Professional Advice

GARAGE IQ DOES NOT PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AUTOMOTIVE, MECHANICAL, FINANCIAL, OR LEGAL ADVICE. All information, analysis, recommendations, cost estimates, market values, repair predictions, and AI-generated content provided through the App are for general informational and educational purposes only.

You expressly acknowledge and agree that:

4. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

Garage IQ uses third-party artificial intelligence services (including but not limited to Anthropic Claude and Google Gemini) to generate analysis, predictions, recommendations, and conversational responses.

You acknowledge and agree that:

If AI-generated content appears unsafe, defamatory, or grossly inaccurate, please contact us at legal@garage-iq.net.

5. Vehicle Safety and User Responsibility

SAFETY-CRITICAL DECISIONS REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION. Never delay safety-critical repairs based on App suggestions. Never operate a vehicle that may be unsafe based on App predictions alone.

You are solely responsible for:

If your vehicle has any indication of mechanical failure, safety issue, recall, or warning, cease use of the vehicle immediately and consult a qualified mechanic regardless of what the App suggests.

6. Limitation of Liability

READ CAREFULLY: This section limits Garage IQ's liability to you. By using the App, you accept these limitations.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL GARAGE IQ, ITS DEVELOPERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if Garage IQ has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

IN ANY CASE, GARAGE IQ'S TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE APP IN THE PAST TWELVE (12) MONTHS, OR (B) FIVE U.S. DOLLARS ($5.00 USD).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP AND ALL CONTENT, INFORMATION, AND SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH IT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM US OR THROUGH THE APP SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Garage IQ, its developers, officers, employees, agents, affiliates, suppliers, and licensors from and against any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

9. In-App Purchases

Garage IQ offers optional one-time in-app purchases through Apple's App Store:

All purchases are one-time, non-recurring, and non-refundable by Garage IQ. Refund requests must be submitted directly to Apple at reportaproblem.apple.com.

Pricing is subject to change. Prices in your local currency are determined by Apple based on your App Store region and may include applicable taxes.

Once purchased, premium features are tied to the Apple ID that completed the purchase. You may restore previous purchases on a new device using the same Apple ID.

10. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

Violation of these terms may result in immediate termination of your access to the App without refund.

11. Intellectual Property

The App, including all software, design, graphics, logos, text, content, and features, is the exclusive property of Garage IQ and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App for your personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms. This license does not transfer any ownership rights.

"Garage IQ" and the Garage IQ logo are trademarks of Garage IQ. All other trademarks referenced in the App are the property of their respective owners.

You retain ownership of any vehicle data, photos, or content you input into the App. By using the App, you grant us a license to use this content solely to provide the App's services to you.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the App at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms.

Upon termination:

You may terminate your use of the App at any time by uninstalling it from your device.

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will:

Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must discontinue use of the App.

14. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which Garage IQ operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the App shall be resolved as follows:

  1. Informal resolution: Before filing any formal claim, you agree to contact us at legal@garage-iq.net and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.
  2. Binding arbitration: If informal resolution fails, any unresolved dispute shall be resolved through binding individual arbitration, not in court, in accordance with the American Arbitration Association's Consumer Arbitration Rules.
  3. Class action waiver: You agree that any dispute resolution proceeding will be conducted only on an individual basis and not as a class, consolidated, or representative action.
  4. Exception: Either party may bring an individual action in small claims court for disputes within that court's jurisdiction.

If arbitration is unavailable or unenforceable, exclusive jurisdiction shall lie with the state and federal courts located in the United States.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if modification is not possible, severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Failure by Garage IQ to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

16. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:

Garage IQ
Legal Inquiries
Email: legal@garage-iq.net
Website: www.garage-iq.net

For privacy-related inquiries, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

By using Garage IQ, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, including all disclaimers and limitations of liability stated above.