These Terms of Use (the “Terms”) apply to your use of the Mecanicus website (the “Site”), as well as any other applications, tools, and related services (collectively, the “Services”) provided by Mecanicus SAS, 8409043434600029, with its registered office at 70 Avenue Jean Moulin, 75014 Paris, France, a company duly incorporated and organized under French law (“Mecanicus”).By accessing and/or using our Services, you confirm that you have read and agree to be bound by these Terms.If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you acknowledge that your legal guardian has read these Terms and that you are bound by them.Mecanicus may modify the Services at any time, for example by adding or removing features or by discontinuing the Services.In addition, Mecanicus reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you by email at least 30 days in advance of any material changes to the Terms, but we encourage you to review the latest version regularly.Your continued use of the Services after notification of the modified Terms constitutes your acceptance of those Terms..

For the purposes of these Terms, the term “Content” refers to any element such as images, videos, texts, sounds, comments, or any other content that may be published, generated, or shared on the Services by users.The Services provided by Mecanicus revolve around the automotive world and primarily consist of offering you:
•A collaborative encyclopedia, Autopedia, which compiles, in the form of structured entries, all available information on various car models.
With regard to Autopedia, the content accessible through the Services is subject to an open-source license. You may freely reuse such content in accordance with the terms of that license. You may also contribute by submitting comments or requests for modification. In this respect, you are solely responsible for any Content resulting from your contributions, particularly if it contains inaccurate or inappropriate information.By accepting these Terms, Mecanicus grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and limited right to access and use the Services for your personal needs only, subject to compliance with these Terms.You acknowledge that, although Mecanicus provides access to its Services, it is your responsibility to obtain any driving licenses or other authorizations required to operate a vehicle in any location presented or referenced within the Services.

Mecanicus places great importance on respecting others and on the originality of creative works. When using our Services — whether Autopedia or any other feature — you may generate and share content with other users.By using our Services, you agree that any content you submit, upload, communicate, transmit, or otherwise make available:
•is accurate, truthful, and not misleading;
•does not contain any threatening, defamatory, disparaging, pornographic, offensive, racist, discriminatory, abusive, libelous, or otherwise unlawful or inappropriate material;
•does not infringe any intellectual property rights (including copyrights), image rights, or privacy rights of any third party, nor violate any other third-party rights;
•does not disclose information you are not legally authorized to share (including confidential or privileged information);
•does not contain any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, spam, chain letters, pyramid schemes, or any other form of unauthorized solicitation;
•does not contain any viruses, malware, or other technologies that may harm the Services, Mecanicus, or its users.You are solely responsible for any content you publish on the Services. Mecanicus shall not be held liable for any unlawful, harmful, or rights-infringing nature of your content.In the event of any claim, action by a third party, or legal ruling against Mecanicus arising from your content, you agree to fully indemnify Mecanicus, including all legal and attorney fees.If you identify any content that violates these rules or any misuse of the Services, please report it to: contact@mecanicus.com.Mecanicus is not subject to any general obligation to monitor content and does not moderate content prior to publication. However, Mecanicus reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to remove any content that violates these Terms or applicable laws.Upon notification of manifestly unlawful content, Mecanicus may remove such content without prior notice. Mecanicus shall not be held liable for the deletion or loss of any content.Finally, if the content you publish is protected by intellectual property rights, you grant Mecanicus a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license, for the duration of the applicable copyright protection, to reproduce, display, modify, translate, and distribute such content on any medium, for the purposes of providing the Services or promoting them to the public or to our partners.

In order to ensure the integrity of the Services and an optimal experience for all users, you agree to comply with the following rules when using the Services:
•Minimum age: You must be at least thirteen (13) years old to use the Services.
•Personal use: You agree to use the Services solely for personal and non-commercial purposes (the sale, promotion, or commercialization of goods or services is prohibited).
•Content rights: You may only publish content for which you hold the necessary intellectual property rights.
•Authenticity of information: You agree not to use the name or email address of another person or entity when using the Services.
•Service security: You agree not to decompile, circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with any security measures or technical features of the Services.
•Respect for proprietary rights: You must not remove or alter any copyright notices or other proprietary notices displayed on the Services.The Services constitute an automated data processing system. Any fraudulent access to or unauthorized maintenance within such a system is strictly prohibited and subject to criminal penalties. The same applies to any attempt to disrupt, alter the functioning of the system, introduce viruses, or modify data without authorization.You also agree not to extract and/or reuse, in a substantial or systematic manner, all or part of the content of the Services without Mecanicus’ prior written consent, except as otherwise permitted under these Terms

When you use our Services, you provide us with information that may constitute personal data within the meaning of applicable laws.Mecanicus acts as the data controller of your personal data.By using our Services, you agree to the collection, use, and, where applicable, sharing of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which we invite you to read carefully.If you allow our Services to interact with third-party platforms (such as social media), you also authorize us to access and use certain information shared by these third parties, in accordance with the permissions you have granted.We recommend that you review the terms and privacy policies of these third parties to understand what data may be shared with Mecanicus.For any questions regarding the protection of your personal data, you may contact us using the details provided in our Privacy Policy.

When you visit or interact with our Services, Mecanicus or its authorized service providers may use cookies to store certain types of information each time you access or interact with the Services.By accepting these Terms, you agree to Mecanicus’ use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy

You may unsubscribe from the Mecanicus newsletter at any time. An unsubscribe link is included in every electronic communication you receive.In accordance with applicable laws, you also have the right to request the deletion of your personal data.For any request regarding the newsletter or the deletion of your data, please contact us at contact@mecanicus.com. We will process your request as promptly as possible

The Services are intended for strictly personal and private use by each user.Mecanicus shall not be held liable to you for any indirect damages arising from your use of the Services, including but not limited to loss of data, opportunities, reputation, or inability to access the Services, as well as any failure, error, or interruption of the Services, or the use of any elements or content available on the Services.Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits Mecanicus’ liability in the event of death or personal injury resulting from its negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.In any event, Mecanicus’ total liability in connection with the Services or these Terms shall not exceed a total amount of €100, unless otherwise required by mandatory legal provisions.You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Mecanicus, its partners, affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, losses, liabilities, expenses, or damages arising from your breach of these Terms.As a consumer, you benefit from rights provided under mandatory consumer protection laws and regulations. These Terms are not intended to limit or modify such rights, nor to impose on you any liability greater than that provided under applicable law.

You acknowledge and agree that your use of the Services is at your own risk.Unless otherwise expressly provided in these Terms, the Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.Mecanicus disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, in connection with the Services, including, without limitation, any warranties of accuracy, reliability, non-infringement, fitness for a particular purpose, continuity, security, or uninterrupted operation of the Services.

Mecanicus may provide, directly or indirectly, links to third-party websites, applications, or services, or enable access to third-party services through its own Services.Mecanicus does not exercise any control over such third-party services and cannot, under any circumstances, guarantee or be held responsible for their availability, content, security, operation, or any transactions you may carry out through them.Access to and use of such third-party services are at your sole responsibility and are subject to the terms and conditions and privacy policies of each respective third party.We recommend that you carefully review these documents, as they constitute a contractual agreement between you and the relevant third party.Mecanicus disclaims any liability for any damage or loss, whether direct or indirect, resulting from the use of third-party services accessible through its Services.

Mecanicus grants you a free, personal, non-exclusive, and non-transferable right to access and use the Services, solely for your private and non-commercial use, in accordance with these Terms.The architecture of the Services, as well as all trademarks, logos, slogans, domain names, databases, software, content, and any other elements comprising the Services (hereinafter the “Protected Elements”), are the exclusive property of Mecanicus or its partners.These Terms do not transfer any intellectual property rights in the Services or the Protected Elements to you.Any use, reproduction, display, transmission, commercialization, adaptation, or creation of derivative works based on the Protected Elements, without Mecanicus’ prior written consent, is strictly prohibited and may constitute infringement.Notwithstanding the foregoing, the encyclopedia entries created by the community are made available under an open-source license. Their reuse is therefore permitted in accordance with the terms of the applicable license.

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Mecanicus regarding your use of the Services and supersede any prior agreements, whether written or oral, relating to the same subject matter.Subject to mandatory provisions of applicable law, if any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, such provision shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, without affecting the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions of the Terms.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with French law.In the event of a dispute, you agree to first contact Mecanicus directly in order to seek an amicable resolution.If no resolution is reached, you may refer the matter free of charge to a consumer mediator. For more information, please visit:
French consumer mediation informationYou may also use the European Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform, available at:
EU Online Dispute Resolution platformSubject to mandatory applicable provisions, the French courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms.

All photographs illustrating the vehicles offered for sale on the website www.mecanicus.com are original works created by or on behalf of Mecanicus. They are protected by copyright law.Any reproduction, display, modification, adaptation, distribution, or exploitation of these photographs, on any medium whatsoever, without the prior written authorization of Mecanicus, is strictly prohibited and constitutes an act of infringement, engaging the civil and criminal liability of the offender.Mecanicus reserves the right to take any appropriate legal action in the event of infringement of its rights.Any use for commercial, editorial, or promotional purposes is strictly prohibited without prior authorization.

•Mecanicus offers its clients financing services provided by Younited to facilitate payment for their purchases. This is subject to the client’s acceptance of the credit agreement offered by Younited.
•Mecanicus (ORIAS registration number pending) acts as a non-exclusive agent in banking operations for Younited and as an insurance intermediary agent. Mecanicus assists in the execution of credit and insurance transactions without acting as a lender or insurance broker.
•Any refusal by Younited to grant credit for an order may result in the cancellation of that order.
•Any termination of the General Terms and Conditions binding the client and Mecanicus will result in the termination of the credit agreement between Younited and the client.
•The purchase amount is financed through a credit granted by Younited, registered with REGAFI under number 13156 and authorized as a credit institution by the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR), 4 Place de Budapest - CS 92459 - 75436 Paris Cedex 09 - France.

The Site is published by MECANICUS, a simplified joint-stock company (SAS) (the “Company”), with a share capital of €1,362, registered with the Paris Trade and Companies Register under number 840 904 043, with its registered office at 70 Avenue Jean Moulin, 75014 Paris, France – Phone: +33 1 86 04 12 94.The Publication Director is Mr. Quentin Leblond.The Site is hosted by Infomaniak Network SA, whose registered office is located at 25 Rue Eugène-Marziano, 1227 Les Acacias (Geneva), Switzerland – Phone: +41 22 820 35 44