AutoHouze Terms and Conditions

These AutoHouze terms and conditions explain how you may use AutoHouze.com, what you can expect from us, and what we expect from you as a visitor, reader, or community member.

1. About AutoHouze

AutoHouze.com is an automotive magazine–style blog owned and operated by Melvin Lothery, based in Toledo, OH 43609.
The site is built for car lovers who want real-world stories, mechanic insights, maintenance tips, owner’s manual–style guidance, and product recommendations that help them enjoy and care for their vehicles.

You can contact Melvin with questions about these Terms, marketing and brand offers, or general comments at
ddnarling1@gmail.com.

2. Acceptance of these Terms

By accessing or using AutoHouze.com in any way—reading articles, clicking links, leaving comments, or contacting us—you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, our
Privacy Policy, and our
Affiliate Disclosure.

If you do not agree with these site rules, please do not use AutoHouze.com.

3. Informational content and friendly “no professional advice” notice

AutoHouze provides automotive information, stories, tips, and product suggestions for educational and entertainment purposes only.
While I do my best to share accurate, practical, and experience-based content, nothing on this site is a substitute for professional mechanical, legal, financial, or safety advice.

Always use your own judgment and, when in doubt, consult a certified mechanic or qualified professional before attempting repairs, modifications, or maintenance on your vehicle.
You are responsible for how you use the information you find here.

4. Future products, merch, and digital downloads

Right now, AutoHouze focuses on articles, guides, and affiliate recommendations.
In the future, I may offer merchandise, mini e-books, digital manuals, or step-by-step repair guides.
When those products become available, additional terms such as pricing, refunds, and licensing may apply and will be clearly explained at the time of purchase.

5. User comments and community behavior

AutoHouze allows readers to leave comments on certain posts.
Comments are a privilege, not a right, and I reserve the full discretion to moderate, edit, or remove any comment for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Harassment, hate speech, or abusive language
• Spam, self-promotion, or irrelevant links
• Dangerous, misleading, or illegal advice
• Inappropriate or offensive content

You are solely responsible for the content you post.
By submitting a comment, you grant AutoHouze a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, store, and use your comment on the site.

6. Intellectual property and Creative Commons licensing

6.1 Text content

Unless otherwise noted, the written content on AutoHouze.com is licensed under a
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
That means you may reuse, remix, or adapt the text from AutoHouze as long as you:

• Provide clear credit to AutoHouze.com and Melvin Lothery
• Include a link back to the original article where reasonable
• Indicate if changes were made

6.2 Images, branding, and downloads

The CC BY license applies to text only.
All images, logos, branding elements, graphics, and any future downloadable products (such as e-books, manuals, or merch designs) are fully copyrighted and may not be reused, sold, or redistributed without prior written permission.

6.3 Third-party content

Some images, manuals, or references may belong to third parties and are used under license, fair use, or with permission.
Those rights remain with their respective owners.

7. Affiliate relationships and Amazon Associates

AutoHouze participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means I may earn commissions when you click certain links and make purchases from partner sites.
This includes, but is not limited to, the Amazon Associates Program.

As an Amazon Associate, AutoHouze earns from qualifying purchases.
I follow the guidance in the

FTC Endorsement Guides

to keep disclosures clear and honest.

Affiliate links help support the site at no extra cost to you.
I only recommend products, tools, and services that I believe are relevant and useful for car owners and enthusiasts.

8. Recommendations for mechanic shops, dealerships, and services

AutoHouze may recommend or link to mechanic shops, dealerships, detailers, tuners, or other automotive service providers.

All recommendations are based on experience, research, or reputation, but I do not control their work, pricing, or policies.

Any agreement you enter into with a third-party service provider is strictly between you and that provider.

AutoHouze, and Melvin Lothery, are not responsible for the quality, safety, timeliness, or outcome of any services performed by third parties.

9. Analytics, cookies, and tracking

AutoHouze currently uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site and to improve content.
In the future, additional analytics or tracking tools may be added.

These tools may collect information such as pages visited, time on site, device type, and general location.
For more details on how data is collected and used, please review the
Privacy Policy.

To learn more about Google Analytics and your choices, you can visit the

Google Analytics Opt-out page
.

10. Third-party links

AutoHouze frequently links to other websites, including parts retailers, tool brands, forums, and automotive resources.
These links are provided for convenience and additional information.

I do not control and am not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
Visiting those sites is at your own risk, and you should review their terms and privacy policies.

11. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, AutoHouze and Melvin Lothery are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of your use of the site, your reliance on any information, or your interactions with third-party products or services.

You are responsible for your own decisions, your vehicle, and your safety.

12. Changes to these Terms

From time to time, I may update these Terms and Conditions to reflect changes in the law, site features, or business model (including future merch or digital products).
When changes are made, the “Last updated” date below will be revised.

13. Governing law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio and the United States of America, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from your use of AutoHouze.com shall be handled in the appropriate courts located in or near Toledo, Ohio.

Last updated

These Terms and Conditions were last updated by Melvin Lothery on [INSERT DATE].

How to contact AutoHouze

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please email:
ddnarling1@gmail.com.