Copyright Disclaimer & Content Usage Notice

Effective Date: November 2025
Last Updated: November 2025

CarAndSeek.com (“CarAndSeek,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the intellectual property rights of all creators, artists, photographers, and contributors. This page outlines our policy regarding content ownership, fair use, and proper reporting of potential copyright concerns.

1. Ownership of Content

All original text, graphics, designs, and materials published on CarAndSeek.com are either:

Owned exclusively by CarAndSeek;
Licensed to CarAndSeek under appropriate agreements; or
Used under Fair Use or Creative Commons provisions.

No content from this website may be copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, or sold — in whole or in part — without express written permission from CarAndSeek.

You may share short excerpts (up to 100 words) with attribution and a visible backlink to the original page on CarAndSeek.com.

2. Fair Use & Educational Context

Some media, images, or data used within reviews, commentary, or educational articles may qualify as Fair Use under U.S. Copyright Law (17 U.S.C. §107).

Fair Use examples include:

Comparative product analysis
Commentary or parody
Non-commercial informational use

Such usage is always accompanied by contextual commentary or analysis, not redistribution for commercial gain.

If any creator or rights holder believes content has been used beyond Fair Use, CarAndSeek will act promptly to address concerns.

3. Third-Party & AI-Generated Media

CarAndSeek occasionally utilizes:

Manufacturer or affiliate-provided product images
Licensed stock photography
AI-generated media used for illustrative, editorial, or conceptual purposes

We make every reasonable effort to ensure that such materials comply with copyright and licensing rules.
If any image or content is later discovered to infringe on another’s intellectual property, we will remove or replace it immediately upon written notice.

4. DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) Procedure

If you believe any content hosted on CarAndSeek infringes your copyright, please send a notice containing the following:

Your full name and contact information
The URL of the allegedly infringing content
A statement confirming you are the copyright owner or authorized representative
A digital signature

Send all notices to:
📧 legal@carandseek.com
📬 Attn: DMCA Compliance Department — CarAndSeek.com

Upon verification, infringing materials will be removed within a reasonable timeframe.

5. User-Submitted Content

Any content (comments, emails, suggestions, or media) submitted to CarAndSeek becomes part of our editorial record. By submitting, you grant CarAndSeek a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, and modify that content as needed for publication.

We will never sell or misrepresent your submissions, and you retain ownership of your intellectual property.

6. Use of Our Brand & Media

You may not use the CarAndSeek logo, trademarks, or any visual branding without written consent.
Exceptions include:

Media referencing or citing CarAndSeek in editorial or academic works.
Affiliates or press with express written authorization.

7. Accuracy & Liability

While we strive to ensure all media and data are accurate, CarAndSeek assumes no liability for inadvertent errors, outdated third-party information, or unintended misuse of media distributed via affiliate feeds, APIs, or public repositories.

All materials are provided for informational and educational purposes only.

8. Reporting Concerns

If you believe any content hosted on CarAndSeek violates your intellectual property rights or misuses your data, please notify us immediately at:
📧 legal@carandseek.com

We review all reports within 72 hours and take corrective action where necessary.