Legal

Terms of Service

A working overview of the Direct Owner marketplace and the responsibilities of private buyers and sellers.

Demo draft · Not a final policy. This wording is for the Direct Owner demonstration and requires owner review before launch.

The marketplace

Direct Owner connects private vehicle sellers and buyers. Buyers and sellers discuss inspections, price, payment, and transfer directly. The demonstration does not provide vehicle checkout, escrow, or a purchase guarantee.

Accounts and listings

Keep your account credentials private. Provide accurate vehicle information, disclose known issues, and only offer a vehicle you are authorized to sell. Submitted listings require administrator approval; material edits to approved listings return them to review.

Buyer and seller responsibilities

Confirm identity, vehicle condition, ownership documents, liens, and local transfer requirements independently. Listing approval is not certification of the vehicle or seller. Do not use the marketplace to mislead others or request sensitive account information.

Plans and outside services

Paid listing checkout is not available in this demonstration. Lenders and vehicle research services are independent of Direct Owner; their terms apply when you use their websites.

Before public launch

The final terms require owner and legal review, including the operator’s identity, fees and refunds, enforcement process, liability provisions, dispute resolution, and governing law. Questions can be sent through the contact form.