Terms of Use

Auto Data Direct, Inc. Terms of Use for Businesses Accessing Motor Vehicle Records

ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

Welcome to Auto Data Direct, Inc.’s (ADD) motor vehicle record service for accessing vehicle data in accordance with the Federal Driver Privacy Protection Act (DPPA). Auto Data Direct’s system is for the sole use of businesses qualified under the DPPA. Auto Data Direct, Inc. provides its service, subject to the following Terms of Use (TOU), which may be updated from time to time without notice. The most current version of the TOU may be reviewed at any time at http://www.add123.com/autodatadirectterms.

Auto Data Direct, Inc. provides its clients with access to a collection of resources including various form completion tools through its online network. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, any new feature that augments or enhances the current service, including the release of new Auto Data Direct, Inc. programs, shall be subject to the TOU. Acceptance of this TOU is required prior to obtaining access to the Auto Data Direct service.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE

Auto Data Direct’s service consists of proprietary programming and databases owned by Sensical Data Solutions, Inc., as well as propriety programming and databases of “associate entities” such as the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA), State motor vehicle databases, FileOpen Systems, Inc. and others. Auto Data Direct, Inc.’s system provides online tools to access motor vehicle records through state motor vehicle databases and the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS).

Auto Data Direct will provide a web-based interface for the User to electronically access motor vehicle information. In addition, Auto Data Direct may allow the User to create and print forms incorporating the obtained vehicle data.

Auto Data Direct Users understand and agree that the service is provided “AS- IS” and that neither Auto Data Direct, Inc., nor its associate entities assume responsibility for the timeliness, deletion, mis-delivery or failure to store any User communications.

The User is responsible for obtaining access to the service as a qualified Auto Data Direct, Inc. User in good standing. Access to Auto Data Direct, Inc.’s services may involve third party fees (such as Internet service provider or airtime charges). The User is responsible for these fees and in addition, must provide and be responsible for all equipment necessary to access Auto Data Direct.

The User understands that all motor vehicle record fees will be paid in advance. The User is responsible for maintaining sufficient funds in their “pre-paid” account to pay for all services offered via Auto Data Direct. If there is a shortage of funds in the User’s account, then Auto Data Direct’s system will not process the transaction. Account balance information is available on the website at time of use. Accounts which have not been accessed for a period of more than six (6) months shall be subject to a $15.00 per month maintenance fee. This fee shall be deducted from any funds remaining in the pre-paid account. Following the depletion of these funds, the account will be deactivated. Simply logging into the account within the six (6) month period will keep the account active. Auto Data Direct, Inc. offers automated payment (AutoPay) services if authorized by the User.

Rates for service are subject to change and shall be set forth in the schedule of rates and provided in writing by Auto Data Direct, Inc.

Data such as VIN (vehicle identification number), tag, title, vessel number should be verified prior to submissions. Accounts will be charged for incorrect entries and records not found in a state database.

Auto Data Direct, Inc. will maintain an on-line archive of each motor vehicle transaction for a period of 90 days after which time Auto Data Direct, Inc. will maintain an off-line record for a period of 5 years.

This agreement is subject to any restrictions, limitations or conditions enacted by State Legislatures or State Motor Vehicle Agencies, which may affect any or all terms or provisions of this agreement in any manner.

This agreement is not assignable by the User either in whole or in part.

Auto Data Direct, Inc. may at its sole discretion and without notice to the User, (a) suspend its performance under this TOU and the User’s access to and use of the service or (b) terminate the User’s access to and use of the service.

Failure to comply with the provisions of this TOU may result in termination and suspension or cancellation of all password access.

The User agrees that this agreement is subject to the Federal Driver Privacy Protection Act and that all personal information and vehicle information, which is considered privileged and confidential under Federal law and is contained in any registration information forwarded to the User under this agreement, will not be released by the User to any individual or other legal entity who would not otherwise have access to such information. Any release of information by the User to any unauthorized individual or other legal entity will result in Auto Data Direct, Inc. terminating this agreement, and the User will hold Auto Data Direct, Inc. and State Motor Vehicle Agencies harmless for any resulting damage or loss. Notwithstanding any other time limits herein, Auto Data Direct, Inc. may terminate this agreement for such unauthorized use or disclosure by written notice to the User, such notice to be effective upon facsimile (fax) transmission to the User or five (5) days from the date of mailing of such notice.

The User will conduct a motor vehicle transaction in “real-time” utilizing the computer interface designed by Auto Data Direct, Inc. Furthermore, Auto Data Direct, Inc. will approve the connectivity utilized by the User to interface with the DHSMV motor vehicle database.

Federal Driver Privacy Protection Act (DPPA)

Personal information (including, but not limited to: name, address, date of birth, DL number) appearing on driver and vehicle records is protected by the Federal Driver Privacy Protection Act (DPPA). The use of personal information for reasons not allowed by the DPPA will result in loss of information access privileges and may result in civil or criminal liability.

ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY DISCLOSES ANY INFORMATION IN VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL DRIVER PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT (DPPA) MAY BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL SANCTIONS AND CIVIL LIABILITY SPECIFIED IN LAW FOR UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE DATA.

National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS)

In the event a state record has the ability to be merged with a NMVTIS record and a state record comes back with a record not found response, queries by anything other than a VIN will be unable to display a NMVTIS record. NMVTIS records can only be obtained by VIN which is available on records found in a state database or by a VIN entered by the account user. NMVTIS data is governed by limitations of AAMVA. View NMVTIS Disclosure Statement.

Disclaimer

This information is provided by state motor vehicle agencies, but is NOT considered a “certified” record. Auto Data Direct, Inc. is not responsible for the unauthorized use of the information provided from the state’s databases.

INDEMNITY

The User agrees to indemnify and hold Auto Data Direct, Inc. and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, associate entities and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees made by any third party due to or arising out of: the content submitted, posted, transmitted or made available through Auto Data Direct by the User; the User’s connection to Auto Data Direct; the User’s violation of the TOU, or the User’s violation of any rights of another.

NO RESALE OF SERVICE

The User agrees not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit for any commercial purposes, any portion of Auto Data Direct, use of Auto Data Direct, or access to Auto Data Direct.

AUTO DATA DIRECT, INC.‘S PROPRIETARY RIGHTS

The User acknowledges and agrees that the Auto Data Direct service and any necessary software used in connection with the Auto Data Direct product (“software”) contain proprietary and confidential information that is protected by applicable intellectual property and other laws. Except as expressly authorized by Auto Data Direct, Inc., the User agrees not to modify, rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute or create derivative works based on Auto Data Direct or the Software, in whole or in part.

Auto Data Direct, Inc. grants the User a personal, non-transferable and non- exclusive right and license to use the object code of its Software; provided that the User does not (and does not allow any third party to) copy, modify, create a derivative work of, reverse engineer, reverse assemble or otherwise attempt to discover any source code, sell, assign, sublicense, grant a security interest in or otherwise transfer any right in the software. The User agrees not to modify the Software in any manner or form, or to use modified versions of the Software, including (without limitation) for the purpose of obtaining unauthorized access to Auto Data Direct. The User agrees not to access Auto Data Direct by any means other than through the interface that is provided by Auto Data Direct, Inc. for use in accessing Auto Data Direct.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

THE USER EXPRESSLY UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT:

A. USE OF AUTO DATA DIRECT IS AT THE USER’S SOLE RISK. AUTO DATA DIRECT IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. AUTO DATA DIRECT, INC. EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

B. AUTO DATA DIRECT, INC. MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT (I) THE SERVICE WILL MEET THE USER’S REQUIREMENTS, (II) THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, (III) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE, (IV) THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY THE USER THROUGH THE SERVICE WILL MEET EXPECTATIONS, AND ANY ERRORS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED.

C. ANY MATERIAL DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF THE SERVICE IS DONE AT THE USER’S OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND THE USER WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO THEIR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF ANY SUCH MATERIAL.

D. NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY THE USER FROM AUTO DATA DIRECT, INC. OR THROUGH OR FROM THE SERVICE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THE TOU.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

THE USER EXPRESSLY UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT AUTO DATA DIRECT, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF AUTO DATA DIRECT, INC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM: (I) THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE; (II) THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND SERVICES RESULTING FROM ANY GOODS, DATA, INFORMATION OR SERVICES PURCHASED OR OBTAINED OR MESSAGES RECEIVED OR TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO THROUGH OR FROM THE SERVICE; (III) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF THE USER’S TRANSMISSION OR DATA; (IV) STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE; OR (V) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE SERVICE.

NOTICE

CONTACT INFORMATION

Auto Data Direct, Inc. may be contacted in the following manner:

By mail:

Auto Data Direct, Inc.
1830 E. Park Ave, Suite 1
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone:850-877-8804
Email:info@add123.com

GENERAL INFORMATION

This TOU constitutes the entire agreement between the User and Auto Data Direct, Inc. and governs the use of Auto Data Direct; superseding any prior agreements between the User and Auto Data Direct, Inc. The User may also be subject to additional terms and conditions that may apply when utilizing affiliate services, third-party content or third-party software. The TOU and the relationship between the User and Auto Data Direct, Inc. shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida without regard to its conflict of law provisions and such disputes shall be resolved by expedited arbitration under the AAA rules and procedure. The User and Auto Data Direct, Inc. agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within the State of Florida. The failure of Auto Data Direct, Inc. to exercise or enforce any right or provision of the TOU shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of the TOU is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties’ intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of the TOU remain in full force and effect. The User agrees that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of the service or the TOU must be filed within three (3) years after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred.