Terms of Use

Last Updated: September 9, 2026

Please read these Terms of Use ("Terms") carefully before using arfc.org (the "Website"), operated by ARFC ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Website immediately.

  1. Informational Purposes Only

    The Website provides aggregated public information, data records, recall notices, consumer complaints, and automotive safety information compiled from government databases and public sources (including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - NHTSA).

    • No Professional Advice: All materials on this Website are provided solely for general informational and research purposes. Nothing on this Website constitutes legal, safety, mechanical, engineering, or professional automotive repair advice.
    • Independent Source Verification: Always consult authorized vehicle dealerships, manufacturers, or certified technicians to verify vehicle safety status, outstanding safety recalls, and necessary repairs.
  2. Disclaimer of Warranties

    The Website and all content, records, datasets, and functionality are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

    To the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, ARFC disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

    • Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
    • Accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any recall notices, consumer reports, vehicle specifications, or database records.
    • Uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or virus-free access to the Website.
  3. Limitation of Liability

    Under no circumstances shall ARFC, its operators, affiliates, agents, or licensors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with:

    • Your access to, use of, or inability to use the Website.
    • Any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or delays in information or data presented.
    • Any decisions made, actions taken, or repairs initiated based on information found on the Website.
    • Any loss of data, vehicle damage, personal injury, or commercial loss.

    Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website or its contents is to stop using the Website.

  4. Third-Party Data and External Links

    The Website may contain links to external third-party websites, manufacturers, and government agency portals. We have no control over the content, privacy practices, terms of service, or availability of third-party platforms. The inclusion of external links or public safety records does not imply endorsement, affiliation, or sponsorship.

  5. Acceptable Use and Prohibited Activities

    When using the Website, you agree not to:

    • Use any automated means (such as bots, scrapers, crawlers, or automated scripts) to extract, scrape, or systematically index large volumes of data in a manner that degrades performance, causes server timeouts, or bypasses access controls.
    • Introduce viruses, malware, trojans, or malicious code designed to disrupt the operation of the Website or network infrastructure.
    • Attempt unauthorized access to our database, web servers, or backend services.
    • Use the Website for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose.
  6. Intellectual Property

    The compilation, structure, search functionality, layout, logos, visual assets, and original written materials on the Website are the property of ARFC or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Public domain safety data and government records remain the property of their respective public or government entities.

  7. Modifications to Terms

    We reserve the right to revise or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any modifications become effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.