Terms of Use

1. Eligibility

DealersLoop is a business-to-business platform intended exclusively for:

• Licensed automobile dealerships
• Marine dealerships
• Powersports dealerships
• Commercial vehicle dealerships
• Automotive vendors and service providers approved by DealersLoop
• Individuals authorized to act on behalf of an approved business

You represent that:

• You are at least 18 years old;
• You possess authority to bind the business you represent;
• All information submitted is accurate and current.

2. Account Registration

Users must create an account to access certain Platform features.

You agree to:

• Provide truthful information
• Maintain accurate account details
• Keep login credentials secure
• Notify DealersLoop immediately of unauthorized account access

You are responsible for all activity occurring under your account.

3. Platform Services

DealersLoop provides a digital ecosystem that may include:

• Dealer networking
• Inventory exchange
• Marketplace services
• Business referrals
• Professional hiring and recruiting
• Messaging
• Events
• Educational resources
• AI-powered tools
• Vendor discovery
• Community discussions
• Analytics
• Additional services introduced over time

DealersLoop may modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature without prior notice.

4. Dealer Verification

DealersLoop reserves the right to verify:

• Dealer licensing
• Business registration
• Franchise affiliation
• Employment status
• Identity
• Ownership

Accounts may be suspended or terminated if verification cannot be completed.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Violate any law
• Misrepresent your identity
• Provide false inventory information
• Harass other users
• Upload malicious software
• Circumvent security measures
• Attempt unauthorized access
• Collect user information without consent
• Spam or solicit users outside permitted Platform functions
• Infringe intellectual property rights
• Engage in deceptive or fraudulent conduct

6. User Content

Users retain ownership of content they upload, including:

• Inventory
• Photos
• Videos
• Documents
• Messages
• Comments
• Reviews
• Job postings

By submitting content, you grant DealersLoop a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

• Host
• Store
• Display
• Reproduce
• Distribute
• Improve Platform functionality
• Promote the Platform

You represent that you own or have permission to upload all submitted content.

7. Dealer Transactions

DealersLoop facilitates communication between dealers but is not a party to transactions conducted through the Platform.

DealersLoop:

• Does not own listed inventory
• Does not guarantee inventory accuracy
• Does not guarantee pricing
• Does not guarantee payment
• Does not guarantee title status
• Does not inspect vehicles
• Does not guarantee transaction completion

Users assume all risks associated with buying, selling, or trading inventory.

8. Marketplace Conduct

Users agree to:

• Act honestly
• Honor commitments
• Communicate professionally
• Resolve disputes directly

DealersLoop may investigate complaints and suspend accounts engaged in abusive conduct.

9. AI-Powered Features

The Platform may include artificial intelligence tools.

AI-generated content:

• May contain inaccuracies
• Is informational only
• Does not constitute legal, financial, compliance, tax, or business advice

Users are solely responsible for verifying AI-generated outputs before relying upon them.

DealersLoop makes no warranties regarding AI-generated recommendations.

10. Educational Content

Educational materials are provided for informational purposes only.

Nothing on the Platform constitutes:

• Legal advice
• Accounting advice
• Financial advice
• Tax advice
• Regulatory guidance

Professional advisors should be consulted where appropriate.

11. Privacy

Your use of the Platform is governed by the DealersLoop Privacy Policy.

By using the Platform, you consent to the collection and processing of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

12. Subscription Services

Certain features require paid subscriptions.

Subscription fees:

• Are billed in advance
• Are generally non-refundable unless required by law
• Automatically renew unless cancelled

Failure to pay may result in suspension or termination.

13. Payment Processing

Payments may be processed by third-party providers.

DealersLoop is not responsible for payment processor errors, delays, or interruptions.

14. Intellectual Property

The Platform and its contents are owned by DealersLoop or its licensors.

This includes:

• Software
• Logos
• Branding
• Graphics
• Databases
• Design
• Source code
• User interface
• Documentation

No rights are granted except those expressly stated in these Terms.

15. Confidential Information

Users may access confidential business information.

You agree not to disclose confidential information obtained through the Platform without authorization.

16. Data Security

DealersLoop employs commercially reasonable security measures.

However, no internet-based service can guarantee complete security.

Users acknowledge and accept this inherent risk.

17. Third-Party Services

The Platform may integrate with third-party software.

DealersLoop is not responsible for:

• Third-party websites
• External applications
• Third-party services
• Their privacy practices
• Their security

Use of third-party services is at your own risk.

18. Communications

By registering, you consent to receive:

• Service notifications
• Account updates
• Security alerts
• Product announcements
• Administrative communications

Marketing communications may be opted out of where permitted.

19. Suspension

DealersLoop may suspend accounts for:

• Fraud
• Abuse
• Security threats
• Violation of these Terms
• Non-payment
• Regulatory concerns

Suspension may occur without prior notice.

20. Termination

DealersLoop may terminate access at its sole discretion.

Users may terminate their accounts at any time.

Certain provisions survive termination, including:

• Intellectual property
• Confidentiality
• Limitations of liability
• Indemnification
• Dispute resolution

21. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE."

DEALERSLOOP DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING:

• MERCHANTABILITY
• FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• NON-INFRINGEMENT
• CONTINUOUS AVAILABILITY
• ERROR-FREE OPERATION
• ACCURACY OF CONTENT

22. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DEALERSLOOP SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• LOST PROFITS
• LOST DATA
• BUSINESS INTERRUPTION
• LOST OPPORTUNITIES
• INDIRECT DAMAGES
• INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
• CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
• PUNITIVE DAMAGES

IN NO EVENT SHALL DEALERSLOOP'S TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY THE USER DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

23. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless DealersLoop and its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, contractors, and partners from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Platform;
• Your violation of these Terms;
• Your infringement of any third-party rights; or
• Your unlawful or negligent conduct.

24. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict of law principles.

25. Dispute Resolution

Before initiating litigation, the parties agree to attempt good-faith negotiation.

Any unresolved dispute shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Duval County, Florida, unless otherwise required by law.

Each party waives the right to a jury trial.

26. Class Action Waiver

Users agree that claims shall be brought only in an individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any class or representative action.

27. Force Majeure

DealersLoop shall not be liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including:

• Natural disasters
• Cyberattacks
• Internet outages
• Government actions
• Labor disputes
• Acts of war
• Pandemics

28. Changes to These Terms

DealersLoop may update these Terms at any time.

Material changes will be communicated through the Platform or by email.

Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.

29. Severability

If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

30. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any applicable subscription or service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between DealersLoop and the user concerning the Platform.