1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Techway Automotive, LLC. By accessing our website at techwayautomotive.biz or utilizing our automotive repair and maintenance services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our website or services.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("Customer," "you," or "your") and Techway Automotive, LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") governing your use of our website and automotive services.
By scheduling an appointment, dropping off your vehicle, or authorizing any work to be performed, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety.
2. Description of Service
Techway Automotive, LLC provides professional automotive repair and maintenance services for cars, trucks, and other passenger vehicles. Our services include, but are not limited to:
- Engine diagnostics and repair
- Routine maintenance (oil changes, fluid services, filter replacements)
- Brake system inspection, repair, and replacement
- Safety inspections and vehicle assessments
- Transmission services
- Electrical system diagnosis and repair
- Air conditioning service and repair
- Tire services, including rotation and replacement
- Suspension and steering services
- Exhaust system repair
All services are performed at our facility located at 150 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36303. We reserve the right to refuse service to any vehicle or customer at our sole discretion.
3. Eligibility
To use our services, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age or have parental or legal guardian consent and supervision
- Possess the legal authority to enter into a binding agreement
- Be the registered owner of the vehicle or have express written authorization from the owner to authorize repairs
- Provide accurate and complete information about yourself and your vehicle
- Have the legal capacity to pay for services rendered
By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet all eligibility requirements stated herein.
4. User Responsibilities
As a customer of Techway Automotive, LLC, you agree to:
- Provide Accurate Information: Supply truthful and complete information regarding your vehicle's history, symptoms, and any previous repairs or modifications.
- Authorize Services: Provide clear authorization before any diagnostic or repair work is performed. Work performed without proper authorization may be subject to additional charges or refusal.
- Payment Obligations: Pay for all services rendered in accordance with our payment terms. Payment is due upon completion of work unless prior credit arrangements have been made.
- Vehicle Pickup: Retrieve your vehicle within a reasonable timeframe after being notified that service is complete. Storage fees may apply for vehicles left beyond 72 hours without prior arrangement.
- Safety Compliance: Ensure that any vehicle brought to our facility is safe to work on and free from hazardous materials or conditions that could endanger our staff.
- Communication: Respond promptly to communications regarding your vehicle's status, needed repairs, or payment matters.
5. Prohibited Uses
You are strictly prohibited from:
- Using our website or services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems, facilities, or customer data
- Providing false, misleading, or fraudulent information regarding your identity, vehicle ownership, or payment capabilities
- Interfering with or disrupting our operations, equipment, or the use of our services by others
- Engaging in harassment, threats, or abusive behavior toward our employees, other customers, or visitors
- Removing your vehicle from our premises without proper payment and authorization
- Using our website to distribute malware, spam, or other harmful content
- Infringing upon our intellectual property rights or the rights of third parties
- Attempting to circumvent any security measures on our website
Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate termination of service, legal action, and reporting to appropriate authorities.
6. Intellectual Property
All content, features, and functionality of our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, are the exclusive property of Techway Automotive, LLC or our licensors and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our website content without express written permission
- Use our trademarks, service marks, or trade names without prior written consent
- Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
- Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
Our trade names, trademarks, and service marks include "Techway Automotive," "Techway Automotive, LLC," and associated logos. All other trademarks displayed on our website are the property of their respective owners.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
WEBSITE DISCLAIMER: Our website and its content are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
We do not warrant that:
- Our website will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Defects will be corrected in a timely manner
- Our website or servers are free of viruses or other harmful components
- The results of using our website will meet your requirements
SERVICE WARRANTY DISCLAIMER: While we strive to provide quality automotive services, specific warranties for parts and labor are provided separately in writing at the time of service. Unless otherwise stated in your service agreement:
- We do not guarantee specific results or outcomes
- Vehicle repairs may not resolve all existing or future issues
- Pre-existing conditions may affect repair outcomes
- Aftermarket parts may have different warranty terms than OEM parts
Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
Techway Automotive, LLC and our officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and suppliers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, resulting from:
- Your use or inability to use our website or services
- Any errors or omissions in our website content or services
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
- Vehicle breakdown or related transportation costs
- Third-party conduct or content on our website
- Any other matter related to our website or services
MAXIMUM LIABILITY: Our total liability for any claim arising from or related to our website or services shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific service giving rise to the claim. In no event shall our liability exceed $5,000.00 USD.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
9. Third-Party Services & Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. We are not responsible for and do not endorse:
- The content, accuracy, or practices of third-party websites
- Products or services offered by third parties
- Third-party privacy policies or data handling practices
Additionally, certain repairs may require the use of third-party parts suppliers or specialty shops. While we select reputable partners, we are not responsible for their independent actions, warranties, or policies.
Your interactions with third parties found through our website are solely between you and the third party. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Termination
Termination by Customer: You may terminate our service agreement at any time by providing written notice before work begins. If work has already commenced, you will be responsible for:
- The cost of parts already ordered or installed
- Labor for work already performed
- Reasonable restocking fees for returned parts
- Vehicle reassembly costs if applicable
Termination by Company: We reserve the right to refuse or terminate service at any time, including but not limited to situations where:
- You violate these Terms
- Payment issues arise or funds are insufficient
- Your behavior is abusive or threatening toward staff
- The vehicle presents safety concerns beyond our capabilities
- Continued service would be impractical or unsafe
Upon termination, you must retrieve your vehicle and pay for all services and parts provided. We retain a mechanic's lien on vehicles until payment is received in full, as permitted under Alabama law.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Alabama, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any dispute arising from these Terms or our services shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Houston County, Alabama. You hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue in those courts.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to these Terms.
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Your continued use of our website or services following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree with modified Terms, you must discontinue use of our website and services.
We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. Material changes may be communicated through our website, email notifications, or other reasonable means.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or require clarification regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Additional Provisions
Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any written service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Techway Automotive, LLC regarding your use of our website and services.
Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without your consent.
Force Majeure: We shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or government actions.
By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
