Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "Buyer," or "Seller") and TruckPartsXL ("Platform," "we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of the TruckPartsXL platform, including the procurement board, bounty submission system, contact unlock service, and all related features and pages.

By accessing the Platform, submitting a procurement request, browsing the open contracts board, or completing a Stripe payment to unlock contact information, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must immediately cease using the Platform.

If you are using the Platform on behalf of a business entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

Nature of the Service

TruckPartsXL provides an online information exchange and routing dashboard designed to connect commercial fleet operators, repair facilities, logistics companies, and vehicle owners (collectively, "Buyers") with independent heavy-duty truck wreckers, salvage yards, and parts distributors (collectively, "Sellers").

By posting a parts request ("Bounty") or accessing buyer contact information, you explicitly acknowledge that TruckPartsXL is a processing conduit — not a participant in — any subsequent commercial transaction.

Eligibility & Account Requirements

• You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Platform.
• You must be acting in a legitimate commercial business capacity.
• Your use of the Platform must comply with all applicable federal, provincial, and state laws in your jurisdiction.
• You must not be subject to trade sanctions, export restrictions, or any order prohibiting you from engaging in commercial transactions.
• You must provide accurate, current, and complete information when submitting procurement requests or making payments.

We reserve the right to verify your business credentials and to refuse service to any person or entity at our sole discretion.

Buyer Rules & Obligations

When submitting a procurement request ("Bounty") on TruckPartsXL, you agree to the following:

• All submitted information — including VIN sequences, OEM specifications, casting numbers, and component descriptions — must be completely accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge.
• You are submitting a genuine, bona fide commercial procurement request for a component you actually require.
• You assume full technical responsibility for verifying the compatibility of any parts sourced through the Platform prior to purchase and installation.
• Once a Seller makes contact regarding your request, all negotiations, pricing discussions, payment arrangements, and delivery terms are conducted solely between you and the Seller under your own due diligence and corporate protocols.
• You consent to your procurement details (excluding your name, phone, and email) being published on the public-facing board and pushed to a public GitHub repository, as described in our Privacy Policy.
• You will not submit false, misleading, or fraudulent procurement requests for the purpose of harvesting seller contact information or otherwise abusing the Platform.

Seller Rules & Obligations

Salvage yard operators, parts distributors, and any other Sellers accessing the procurement board agree to the following:

• You possess legal title, lawful ownership, or authorized right to sell any component inventory you offer in response to a procurement request.
• You will accurately represent the condition, provenance, fitment compatibility, and specifications of all parts offered.
• You will comply with all applicable provincial, state, and federal licensing requirements governing salvage yard operations, parts distribution, and commercial vehicle dismantling in your jurisdiction.
• You will maintain accurate records of part provenance for a minimum of 5 years as required by applicable law.
• You will not attempt to contact Buyers discovered through the Platform through channels other than those provided by the Contact Unlock service.
• Misrepresentation of component condition, tampering with core assets, or failure to honor verified pricing commitments may result in permanent exclusion from the Platform at our sole discretion.
• Contact information delivered via the Contact Unlock service may only be used for the purpose of fulfilling the specific procurement request for which it was unlocked. Using buyer contact details for unrelated solicitation is prohibited.

VIN Data Standards

Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) submitted to TruckPartsXL are used exclusively for the purpose of facilitating accurate component matching. By submitting a VIN, you agree that:

• The VIN belongs to a vehicle you own, operate, are legally authorized to process, or for which you have a legitimate procurement need.
• The VIN is not associated with a vehicle that has been reported stolen, is subject to an active insurance fraud investigation, or is otherwise encumbered by a legal hold.
• You will not use the Platform to aggregate, harvest, or compile VIN data for any purpose other than legitimate procurement matching.

Fees, Boosts & Stripe Payments

7.1 Standard Listings

Submission of a standard procurement request ("Bounty") to the TruckPartsXL board is provided at no charge to the Buyer.

7.2 Priority Boost ($9.99)

TruckPartsXL offers an optional visibility upgrade ("Priority Boost") for a non-refundable service fee of $9.99 USD, processed via Stripe Checkout. This fee is strictly for priority placement and enhanced visibility within the board interface. It provides:

• Elevated visual placement on the procurement board
• A "Priority" badge on the listing

It does not provide any guarantee of part availability, seller response, match confirmation, or transaction completion. Priority Boost fees are strictly non-refundable under all circumstances.

7.3 Contact Unlock Fee

Sellers may pay a fee via Stripe Checkout to unlock the private contact information (phone and/or email) of a Buyer for a specific listing. See Section 8 for full details.

7.4 Payment Processing

All payments are processed by Stripe, Inc. TruckPartsXL does not collect, store, or have access to your payment card details. By completing a payment, you also agree to Stripe's Terms of Service at stripe.com/legal.

7.5 Fee Changes

We reserve the right to modify our fee structure at any time. Changes will be posted on the Platform with reasonable notice. Continued use of paid features after the effective date of a fee change constitutes acceptance.

Contact Unlock Service

The Contact Unlock service allows verified Sellers to access private Buyer contact information (phone number and email address) for a specific procurement listing by completing a Stripe payment. By using this service, you agree that:

• The contact information delivered is provided for the sole purpose of fulfilling the specific listed procurement request.
• You will not use the delivered contact information for any purpose unrelated to that specific transaction, including unsolicited marketing, spam, or re-sale to third parties.
• Contact Unlock fees are non-refundable once contact information has been delivered, regardless of whether a transaction is completed.
• TruckPartsXL is not responsible for the accuracy of contact information provided by Buyers at the time of submission. We relay what was submitted; we do not independently verify contact details.
• Contact information is delivered automatically to the email address used at Stripe checkout. You are responsible for providing a valid email address at checkout.

Prohibited Conduct

You may not use the Platform to:

• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent procurement requests or listings
• Impersonate another business or person, or misrepresent your commercial credentials
• Source stolen vehicle parts or engage in any illegal commerce
• Submit VINs associated with stolen vehicles or vehicles under active insurance investigation
• Circumvent the Contact Unlock payment system to obtain buyer contact information through other means
• Contact parties discovered through the Platform outside of the Contact Unlock service
• Scrape, copy, or systematically extract data from the Platform or its public GitHub repository for commercial purposes
• Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to submit requests or access the Platform without written authorization
• Interfere with or disrupt Platform infrastructure, GitHub pipelines, or security measures
• Violate any applicable export control, trade sanction, or anti-money laundering laws
• Use unlocked contact information for purposes other than the specific procurement transaction
• Engage in any conduct that could expose TruckPartsXL to legal liability or reputational harm

Violations may result in immediate removal from the Platform, permanent exclusion, and/or referral to law enforcement authorities.

Disclaimer of Warranties

TruckPartsXL does not verify the accuracy of VIN numbers, casting codes, OEM specifications, or component condition descriptions submitted by Buyers or Sellers. All technical verification is the sole responsibility of the transacting parties.

Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL TRUCKPARTSXL'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE TOTAL FEES PAID BY YOU TO TRUCKPARTSXL IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM; OR (B) CAD $500 / USD $500.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability. In such jurisdictions, the above limitations apply to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TruckPartsXL, its operators, officers, affiliates, and data maintenance personnel from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of or access to the Platform
• Your violation of these Terms or our Privacy Policy
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or commercial rights
• Any misrepresentation of VIN data, component specifications, or business credentials
• Any transaction, negotiation, or commercial dispute between you and another Platform user
• Any misuse of contact information obtained through the Contact Unlock service
• Any claim by a regulatory authority arising from your activities on or through the Platform

Intellectual Property

13.1 Platform IP

TruckPartsXL and its licensors own all intellectual property rights in the Platform, including software, design, trademarks, logos, and proprietary data compilations. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use our trademarks, trade names, or branding without our prior written consent.

13.2 User Content

You retain ownership of the procurement data you submit. By submitting a Bounty, you grant TruckPartsXL a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to publish, display, and distribute that data on the Platform (including the public GitHub repository) for the purpose of facilitating commercial procurement matching.

13.3 No Scraping

Systematic extraction of data from the Platform or its public GitHub repository for commercial data aggregation, resale, or competitive intelligence purposes is strictly prohibited without prior written authorization.

Termination & Suspension

We reserve the right to remove listings, block access, or permanently exclude any user from the Platform at any time, with or without notice, for any reason including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms or our Privacy Policy
• Submission of false or fraudulent procurement data
• Misuse of the Contact Unlock service
• Any conduct that exposes TruckPartsXL to legal liability
• Any activity that we determine, in our sole discretion, is harmful to the Platform or its users

Upon termination or exclusion, your right to access and use the Platform ceases immediately. Sections 10, 11, 12, 13, and 15 of these Terms survive termination.

Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

15.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, and the applicable federal laws of Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles. Users in the United States acknowledge that applicable U.S. federal and state laws may also apply to their activities.

15.2 Dispute Resolution

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Platform, or any transaction facilitated through the Platform shall first be submitted to good-faith negotiation between the parties for a period of 30 days. If unresolved, the dispute shall be referred to binding arbitration in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, under the rules of the ADR Institute of Canada, unless the amount in dispute is less than CAD $10,000, in which case either party may elect to pursue resolution in small claims court.

15.3 Class Action Waiver

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration proceeding against TruckPartsXL.

General Provisions

• Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and TruckPartsXL regarding the Platform and supersede all prior understandings.
• Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, that provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary or severed, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
• No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of that right or provision.
• Assignment: You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights without restriction.
• Notices: Legal notices to TruckPartsXL must be sent to tpartsxl@gmail.com. We may provide notices to you via the Platform or at the email address associated with your most recent form submission.
• Language: The controlling language of these Terms is English. Any translation is provided for convenience only.
• Updates: We may update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be noted via an updated "Last Reviewed" date. Continued use of the Platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

Contact

For questions, legal notices, or concerns regarding these Terms: