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Terms & Conditions

📅 Last updated: February 16, 2026 📍 OBDGuides.com

The terms governing your use of OBDGuides.com — including acceptable use, intellectual property, affiliate disclosure, disclaimers, and liability limits.

📚 Educational content only
🔗 Affiliate links disclosed
⚖️ Liability limits apply
📬 Contact us any time

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of https://obdguides.com (the “Website” or “Service”) operated by OBD Guides (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Website.

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Use of the Website

You may use the Website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use the Website in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Service, or interfere with any other party’s use of the Website.

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You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any portion of the Website, server, or connected systems.
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You must not scrape, harvest, or collect information from the Website using automated means except as permitted by law.
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You must not use the Website to distribute malware, spam, or malicious content of any kind.
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Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, OBD Guides and/or its licensors own all rights, title, and interest in and to the Website and its content — including text, graphics, logos, design elements, and other materials (“Content”). Content is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

Restrictions

You must not:

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Republish, sell, rent, or sub-licence Content from the Website
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Reproduce, duplicate, or copy Content for commercial purposes without written permission
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Redistribute Content from the Website — sharing links to pages is permitted
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User Content (If Enabled)

If the Website allows you to submit content (such as comments, messages, or form submissions), you are responsible for what you submit. You agree not to submit content that is unlawful, defamatory, abusive, obscene, harassing, infringing, or otherwise objectionable.

You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, and display user-submitted content as needed to operate and improve the Website, subject to applicable law and our Privacy Policy.

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Cookies

We may use cookies and similar technologies. By using the Website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly without them.

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Affiliate Disclosure

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Amazon Associates Program

OBD Guides participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program that provides a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate revenue helps support the Website and our ability to publish free educational content.

Product mentions reflect our opinion at the time of publication. We do not guarantee fitment, compatibility, or results for any specific vehicle or configuration.

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AI Technology — (Anthropic)

The free AI Diagnostic tool at obdguides.com/ai-car-diagnostic/ is powered by trained AI systems. Your input when using this tool is processed by our API. AI-generated responses are for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional automotive advice.

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Disclaimers

Educational use only: Content on this Website is provided for informational and educational purposes. It is not professional automotive, mechanical, electrical, or safety advice. Always consult a qualified technician before attempting diagnostics or repairs — particularly for safety-critical systems including brakes, airbags, steering, and high-voltage components.

We do not warrant that the Website will be error-free, uninterrupted, secure, or free of harmful components. Content is provided “as-is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind — express or implied — including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

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Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, OBD Guides shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues — whether incurred directly or indirectly — or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

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Your access to or use of — or inability to access or use — the Website
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Any conduct or content of any third party on or linked from the Website
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Any content obtained from or actions taken based on content from the Website
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Unauthorised access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
Note: Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law — for example, liability for fraud, or for death or personal injury caused by negligence where prohibited by law.
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Availability & Changes

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website (in whole or in part) at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

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Termination

We may terminate or restrict your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason — including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website ceases immediately.

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Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws in the jurisdiction where the Website is operated, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the applicable courts in that jurisdiction.

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Contact

If you have questions about these Terms or other site policies, please get in touch. Include the relevant page URL and a brief description of your question so we can respond efficiently.

Policy Enquiries

Questions about these Terms, our Privacy Policy, or any other site policy.

These Terms and Conditions were last updated on February 16, 2026. They govern your use of https://obdguides.com and all content and services provided thereon.