Terms of Service

    Last updated: December 2024

    1. Acceptance of Terms

    Welcome to CostMyCar. By accessing and using our website and vehicle cost calculator tools ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

    2. Description of Service

    CostMyCar provides a free online vehicle cost calculator that helps users estimate the total cost of ownership for electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid vehicles, and petrol/gasoline vehicles across 11+ countries including New Zealand, Australia, USA, UK, Canada, India, and European nations.

    3. Use of the Calculator

    Our vehicle cost calculator is provided as a tool to help you estimate total cost of ownership. You agree to:

    • Use the calculator for personal, informational purposes
    • Provide reasonably accurate information for calculations
    • Not attempt to manipulate, hack, or misuse the calculator
    • Not scrape or extract data using automated means
    • Not use the service for any illegal purposes

    4. Disclaimer of Accuracy

    IMPORTANT: All calculations, estimates, and results provided by CostMyCar are for informational purposes only. Actual vehicle ownership costs may vary significantly based on factors including but not limited to:

    • Individual driving habits and annual mileage
    • Fluctuating fuel and electricity prices
    • Vehicle-specific maintenance requirements
    • Insurance premiums based on personal factors
    • Regional variations in costs and taxes
    • Changes in government policies (RUC, VED, incentives)
    • Vehicle condition, age, and resale market
    • Depreciation rates which vary by make and model

    We strive to provide accurate default values updated to current market conditions, but we make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any calculations.

    5. Limitation of Liability

    TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COSTMYCAR AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

    • Any financial decisions made based on our calculator results
    • Any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
    • Any losses resulting from the use or inability to use our Service
    • Any errors or omissions in the calculator or website content
    • Any interruptions or technical issues with the Service

    YOU USE THIS SERVICE AT YOUR OWN RISK. We recommend consulting with financial advisors, car dealers, and other professionals before making vehicle purchase decisions.

    6. Affiliate and Advertising Disclosure

    CostMyCar may contain:

    • Affiliate links to vehicle dealers, insurance providers, and financial services
    • Display advertisements from third-party networks
    • Sponsored content or partnerships

    We may receive compensation when you click on these links or make purchases. This does not affect our calculator results, which are based solely on the data you input and standard calculation methods.

    7. Intellectual Property

    All content, design, logos, and calculator algorithms on CostMyCar are owned by or licensed to us and are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not:

    • Copy, reproduce, or redistribute our content without permission
    • Use our calculator logic or algorithms in other applications
    • Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
    • Create derivative works based on our Service

    8. Changes to Service

    We reserve the right to:

    • Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time
    • Update default values and calculation methods
    • Add or remove country calculators
    • Change pricing models or introduce paid features

    9. Links to Third-Party Websites

    Our Service may contain links to third-party websites including financial tools, car dealers, and insurance providers. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites.

    10. Governing Law

    These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

    11. Changes to Terms

    We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

    12. Contact Information

    If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us through our contact page.

    13. Acknowledgment

    BY USING COSTMYCAR, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.