Terms and Conditions

Last updated: July 28, 2026

These terms govern your use of actionaroundautos.com. By reading, browsing, commenting, subscribing, or submitting a form, you agree to them. If you do not agree, please stop using the site.

Who we are

Action Around Autos is an independent automotive publication. We publish car buying guides, vehicle comparisons, maintenance advice, technology explainers, and market reporting, primarily for readers in the United States.

Acceptable use

You may read our articles, share links to them, and quote short passages with attribution and a link back. You may not do any of the following:

• Copy, republish, or resell our articles in whole or in substantial part
• Scrape the site at a rate that degrades performance for other readers
• Use automated tools to harvest email addresses or other contact details
• Post comments or form submissions that are unlawful, abusive, defamatory, or deliberately misleading
• Attempt to gain access to any part of the site, server, or database you are not authorized to reach
• Introduce malware, or interfere with the site's normal operation in any way

We may remove content, block access, or take other reasonable action if these rules are broken.

Intellectual property

Articles, photographs we own, graphics, page layouts, and the Action Around Autos name and wordmark are our property or are used with permission. They are protected by United States copyright and trademark law. Nothing on this site transfers any ownership right to you.

Vehicle names, model names, and manufacturer logos referenced in our coverage belong to their respective owners. We use them for identification and commentary. That use does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation in either direction.

Content you submit

If you send us a comment, a pitch, a photo, or a guest article, you keep ownership of it. You give us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, edit for length and clarity, store, and display it in connection with the site. You confirm that you have the right to grant that license and that your submission does not infringe anyone else's rights.

Editorial disclaimer

Our content is general information for a general audience. It is not professional mechanical, legal, financial, tax, or insurance advice, and it is not a substitute for a qualified inspection of a specific vehicle. Vehicle conditions, prices, incentives, and regulations change constantly and vary by state. Always confirm current figures with the relevant manufacturer, dealer, insurer, or government agency before you act. Our full disclaimer page covers this in more detail.

Advertising and sponsored content

This site carries advertising. Advertisers do not review, approve, or influence editorial content. Any sponsored article or paid placement is labeled clearly at the top of the page. Some links may be affiliate links, which means we could earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships never determine whether a vehicle or product gets a favorable write-up.

Third party sites

We link to manufacturers, government agencies, research organizations, retailers, and other publications. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their content, their accuracy, or their privacy practices. Following an external link is at your own risk.

Limitation of liability

The site is provided on an as-is and as-available basis. To the fullest extent the law allows, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error free, or that every figure will remain current.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Action Around Autos and its contributors are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, data, vehicle value, or repair costs, arising out of your use of this site or your reliance on anything published here.

Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Action Around Autos and its contributors from any claim, loss, or expense arising out of your breach of these terms or your misuse of the site.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which the publisher is established, without regard to conflict of law rules. Any dispute will be brought in the courts of that jurisdiction.

Changes

We may revise these terms. The date at the top shows the current version, and continued use of the site after a change means you accept the revised terms. Questions go through the contact page.