Terms of Use
Last updated: February 2026
Welcome to ShrewdCar. By accessing or using our website, tools, and content, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Use of the website
ShrewdCar provides informational tools and content intended to help users research vehicles, ownership costs, and related considerations. You agree to use the site for lawful purposes only and not to misuse, disrupt, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site.
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the site at any time without notice.
User Accounts and Platform Functionality
Certain features of ShrewdCar, including negotiation tools and personalized analysis features, may require account creation.
By creating an account or submitting information through our tools, you agree to provide accurate information and to maintain the security of your login credentials.
You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.
ShrewdCar may store information you submit through the platform, including vehicle details, dealer information, offer terms, communications, and related inputs, in order to provide analysis, maintain negotiation records, and improve platform functionality.
ShrewdCar may retain User Content for a reasonable period as necessary to operate the platform, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce these Terms of Use.
User Content & License Grant
You may submit information to the platform, including vehicle details, dealer communications, offer terms, pricing information, and related materials (“User Content”).
You retain ownership of your User Content.
By submitting User Content to ShrewdCar, you grant ShrewdCar a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable, and sublicensable license to host, store, reproduce, analyze, process, modify, and create derivative works from such content for the purposes of:
- Operating and improving the platform
- Providing negotiation analysis and recommendations
- Enhancing pricing models and system accuracy
- Developing aggregated insights and analytics
This license survives termination of your account to the extent necessary for lawful platform operation and retention of anonymized or aggregated data.
ShrewdCar may process User Content through third-party service providers solely for the purpose of operating, maintaining, and improving the platform.
Anonymized & Aggregated Data
ShrewdCar may use information derived from User Content in anonymized, de-identified, or aggregated form for analytical, research, operational, and product improvement purposes.
Anonymized or aggregated data does not identify any individual user and is not considered personal information.
ShrewdCar may retain and use such anonymized or aggregated data indefinitely.
Once anonymized or aggregated, such data is not considered User Content and is not subject to deletion upon account termination.
No Confidential or Fiduciary Relationship
Submission of information to ShrewdCar does not create a confidential, fiduciary, advisory, or attorney-client relationship.
ShrewdCar provides analytical tools and informational guidance only. Users remain solely responsible for their negotiation decisions and communications.
No professional or financial advice
All content on ShrewdCar is provided for informational and educational purposes only.
ShrewdCar does not provide financial, legal, insurance, tax, or professional advice. Any decisions you make based on information from this site are made at your own discretion and risk.
You should consult qualified professionals before making purchasing, financing, insurance, or warranty decisions.
Third-party links and offers
ShrewdCar may include links to third-party websites or services, including providers of financing, insurance, warranties, or related products.
- These third-party services are not operated or controlled by ShrewdCar
- We do not guarantee pricing, terms, availability, or outcomes
- Your interactions with third-parties are governed by their own terms and policies
ShrewdCar is not responsible for any loss, dispute, or issue arising from third-party products or services.
Affiliate and monetization disclosure
ShrewdCar may receive compensation from third-party partners when users click links or engage with certain offers. This compensation helps support the operation of the site.
Compensation does not influence vehicle rankings, recommendations, or core analytical outputs unless explicitly stated.
Accuracy of information
We strive to provide accurate, up-to-date information, but we do not guarantee that all data is complete, current, or error-free.
Vehicle specifications, pricing estimates, ownership costs, and other information may change over time and may vary by location or individual circumstances.
Third-party data sources
Some information presented on ShrewdCar is derived from third-party data providers. ShrewdCar licenses or otherwise lawfully obtains access to certain vehicle specifications, pricing inputs, images, or related data from external sources.
ShrewdCar does not own all underlying third-party data displayed on the site. Such data remains the property of its respective owners and is used in accordance with applicable licenses and agreements.
While we strive to integrate third-party data accurately and responsibly, we do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of such data as provided by external sources.
Intellectual property
All content on this site — including text, graphics, tools, scoring methodologies, and branding — is the property of ShrewdCar or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.
You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written permission.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, ShrewdCar shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site or reliance on its content.
ShrewdCar does not guarantee negotiation outcomes, dealer responses, pricing accuracy, or successful transactions.
Use of the site is at your own risk.
Changes to these terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, you may contact us through the website.