Terms of Use

1. Disclaimer of Financial & Purchasing Advice

DriveCost provides general informational tools and estimates regarding vehicle fuel consumption, electric charging, routine maintenance, and depreciation. DriveCost is not a financial advisor, credit provider, or automobile dealer.

All estimates generated by our calculators rely on standardized EPA ratings, national/regional average energy prices, and empirical statistical models. Actual real-world operating costs, repair expenses, insurance rates, and resale values vary significantly. You should independently verify quotes with vehicle sellers, lenders, insurers, and local utility providers before making financial commitments.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise indicated, DriveCost owns all intellectual property rights for the website code, design system, custom calculation algorithms, and written copy. Fuel economy raw datasets remain the property of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (fueleconomy.gov).

3. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to:

• Scrape, mine, or extract large volumes of site data via automated scripts or bots without prior written permission.
• Attempt to bypass rate limiting, security headers, or server infrastructure controls.
• Misrepresent DriveCost calculations as binding financial quotes or manufacturer guarantees.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, DriveCost and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of or reliance upon any calculation, estimate, or information published on this website.

5. Revisions and Modifications

DriveCost reserves the right to revise these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. By continuing to use the website, you agree to be bound by the current version of these Terms of Use.