Terms of Service
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Upon completion of payment for our vehicle inspection service, you are stating that you agree and are bound to the Terms of Service contained herein.
“We/our/us” means Minneapolis Inspections of Box 18691, Minneapolis, MN USA 55418. “Client/you” means a client of Minneapolis Inspections who places an order for a vehicle inspection.
Minneapolis Inspections hereby grants you a non-exclusive license to use this service for individual use of a personal nature. You may not : (1) modify, translate, or create derivative works based on the service, or permit other individuals to do so; (2) rent, lease, transfer or otherwise transfer rights to the service; (3) make copies of this report, or disseminate it any way without our express written permission.
Our vehicle inspections are prepared from visual and external checks only and are limited to the parts and/or items identified on the inspection report sheet. Vehicle inspections do not involve dismantling or disturbing of any structure, assembly, component or internal mechanism except for fluid caps.
Components which are listed on the inspection report sheet, but which are not reasonably accessible on the checked vehicle will not be inspected. In such circumstances we will be under no obligation to inspect and/or report on the component/item in question and will mark the relevant section of the report accordingly.
Our inspection can only describe and/or identify defects actually found and/or which are reasonably capable of being found upon external visual consideration of the vehicle at the time of inspection. We cannot be held and are not responsible for any latent defects, which are later discovered. In particular please note that (without limiting the possibility to such vehicles) vehicles over five years old, those that have a high mileage or which have been subjected to abnormal use may have latent defects. While such defects may, in appropriate circumstances, give rise to a claim against a vehicle supplier they fall outside the scope of our reports and our reports are provided to, and accepted by, clients on this basis.
Our inspection is based upon what is heard, felt, and what is visually seen from our operatives. Weather elements such as snow, rain and fog, lighting conditions, and the overall cleanliness of the vehicle both interior and exterior at the time of the inspection, may reduce the accuracy of the inspection resulting in possible inaccuracies. Snow build up in excess will result in the failure to check the under car systems and can make test drives difficult to detect faulty components. These conditions will be noted on the inspections report.
Any estimates for vehicle repair given by the operative in connection with an inspection reflect the subjective opinion of the operative concerned and are given solely as a matter of goodwill. Clients should not rely on such estimates in making any decision with regard to the vehicle inspected; estimates should be verified by an appropriate repairer.
Road testing is carried out within the immediate area of the vehicle inspection. If, due to circumstances outside of our reasonable control, a road test cannot be carried out at the time of inspection, the original fee shall remain fully payable. Such circumstances may include but are not limited to severe weather conditions, low fuel level except for clients receiving a Class 3 Arista Vehicle Inspection, the vehicle is inoperable at time of inspection, or the vehicle is currently uninsured. The seller/owner is required to confirm to us that the vehicle requiring an inspection is insured and properly covered The seller/owner is required to sign our inspection report Terms of Service to verify proper insurance coverage. The carrying out of a test drive does not mean that we have seen a valid registration or insurance certificate.
All fees and charges must be paid by credit/debit card at the time of booking. In the event of cancellation by the client we reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee unless you have cancelled the inspection per the terms set out below, the amount of which will be notified at the time of booking the check.
If for any reason you do not wish to proceed with the inspection you may cancel it at any time up until we physically are en route to perform the service. However, once we are on site you no longer have the right to cancel the inspection. If you wish to exercise your right to cancel, please notify us in the following way: Assignments MUST be cancelled by telephone during normal business hours (8am-5pm M-F US Central). You will receive an e-mail confirming the assignment has been cancelled. You will receive a refund within thirty days of your cancellation confirmation email.
Cancellation of an inspection after our operative is en route but before the destination is reached to an assignment will be subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee.
Updates on Fee policies can be viewed and are reported on our website under Policy Changes. Our changes to policies are effective immediately as dated without subsequent notice. You are responsible for paying all fees associated with using our service. All fees and charges shall, if applicable and at our discretion, be payable by deduction from any advance fee paid by the customer or otherwise shall be payable by the customer immediately upon receipt of our request for the same. Unless otherwise stated, all fees are quoted in U.S. Dollars.
We shall not be liable for any delay in performing, or any failure to carry out an inspection to the extent that such delay or failure results from events or circumstances outside our reasonable control.
Vehicle inspections are supplied solely for the use of the client and are not for the use of, or to be relied upon by, any third party and the client shall be responsible for advising any such third party accordingly. The completed report is a copyright protected document and making copies is strictly prohibited. The information and services included in or available through the Service may include inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically added to the information herein. Minneapolis Inspections and/or its respective suppliers may make improvements and/or changes in the Service at any time. Minneapolis Inspections does not represent or warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Service or the server that makes it available, are free of viruses or other harmful components. Minneapolis Inspections does not warrant or represent that the use or the results of the use of the Service or the materials made available, as part of the Service will be correct, accurate, timely, or otherwise reliable. You specifically agree that Minneapolis Inspections shall not be responsible for unauthorized access to or alteration of your data. Further, Minneapolis Inspections reserves the right to make changes to any and all parts of Minneapolis Inspections products at any time, without obligation to notify any person or entity of such changes.
For the avoidance of doubt, under no circumstances will Minneapolis Inspections be liable to any third party in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise for any loss (direct, indirect or consequential) which any third party may incur as a result of any information supplied by the inspection report.
You agree to defend, at your expense, any action brought against Minneapolis Inspections arising out of your use of the service with any third parties or from your willful misconduct. You will indemnify us from any costs, damages and fees incurred by Minneapolis Inspections, which are attributable to such a claim.
If any part of these terms and conditions are held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable the validity of the remainder of the terms and conditions will not be affected.
These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of the United States of America and the client hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the US courts.
Minneapolis Inspections reserves the right to change its terms of service policy at any time without notification by posting an updated version of the policy on their web site. You are responsible for regularly reviewing the policy. Continued use of the service after any such changes shall constitute your consent to such changes.
This Agreement represents the complete agreement concerning this license between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and representations between them. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be reformed only to the extent necessary to make it enforceable. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under Minnesota state law as such law applies to agreements between Minnesota state residents entered into and to be performed within Minnesota, except as governed by Federal law. U.S. Government Restricted Rights. Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions set forth in subparagraphs (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer-Restricted Rights clause at FAR 52.227-19 when applicable, or in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013, and in similar clauses in the NASA FAR Supplement. Manufacturer is Minneapolis Inspections, Box 18691, Minneapolis, MN 55418, and U.S.A.
