TIMORAUTO – Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: 1 July 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to TimorAuto (“Platform”, “we”, “our”, “us”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of TimorAuto’s website, mobile applications and any related services (collectively, the “Services”). By visiting, registering or using any part of the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and by our [Privacy Policy]. If you do not accept every part of these Terms, you must not use the Services.
2. Definitions
Term Meaning
User Anyone who visits, browses, registers or interacts with the Services. Dealer A business or individual approved by TimorAuto to list vehicles for sale or rent. Listing Any advertisement, post or offer for a vehicle published on the Platform. Content Text, photos, video, data or any material uploaded, posted or transmitted via the Services.
3. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old and capable of entering a binding contract under the laws of Timor‑Leste to create an account or publish a Listing. Businesses must hold all licences required by applicable law.
4. User Accounts
- You agree to provide accurate, current information during registration and to keep it updated.
- You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.
- We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for breach of these Terms.
5. Listings & Dealer Obligations
1. All information in a Listing must be accurate, truthful and updated promptly.
2. Dealers must disclose the true condition, mileage, ownership status and price of each vehicle.
3. Misleading, fraudulent or duplicate Listings are prohibited.
4. Dealers must comply with all consumer‑protection, advertising and tax laws of Timor‑Leste.
6. Fees & Payments
TimorAuto may charge Listing fees, subscription fees or commissions. Fee schedules are displayed in your Dealer Dashboard and may be updated with 14 days’ notice. All payments are non‑refundable unless required by law.
7. Transactions
TimorAuto is not a party to any sale, rental or financing agreement between Users and Dealers. We provide a digital marketplace only. Vehicle inspections, payment, transfer of title and all contractual terms are the sole responsibility of the parties involved.
8. Content Rules
- You retain ownership of the Content you submit, but grant TimorAuto a worldwide, non‑exclusive, royalty‑free licence to host, display, adapt and promote that Content in connection with the Services.
- Content must not be illegal, defamatory, obscene, infringe intellectual‑property rights or contain malware. We may remove or edit Content at our discretion.
9. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use any robot, scraper or other automated means to access the Services without written permission.
- Post false, misleading or “bait‑and‑switch” listings.
- Interfere with other Users’ listings or ratings.
- Upload viruses or attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems.
10. Intellectual Property
The Platform, TimorAuto name, logos and all proprietary graphics are our property or that of our licensors. You may not copy, modify or distribute any part of the Services without prior written consent.
11. Privacy & Cookies
Our data‑processing practices are explained in the [Privacy Policy]. By using the Services you consent to the collection and use of information as described therein, including the use of cookies.
12. Third‑Party Links
The Services may contain links to third‑party sites. TimorAuto is not responsible for their content, terms or privacy practices.
13. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Services are provided “as is” and “as available.” TimorAuto disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non‑infringement. We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error‑free or completely secure.
14. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, TimorAuto shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages, or loss of profits, data or goodwill, arising from or relating to the use of the Services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total aggregate liability shall not exceed the greater of (a) the fees you paid to TimorAuto in the 12 months preceding the claim, or (b) USD 100.
15. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless TimorAuto, its officers, directors, employees and agents from any claim, demand or damage arising out of your (a) use of the Services, (b) breach of these Terms, or (c) violation of any law or third‑party rights.
16. Suspension & Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access immediately, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or any applicable law. Sections 10–17 survive termination.
17. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Democratic Republic of Timor‑Leste. Any dispute shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Dili, unless mandatory consumer‑protection rules provide otherwise.
18. Changes to Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be notified via email or a notice on the Platform at least 14 days before they take effect. Continued use of the Services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
19. Contact
Questions about these Terms?
Email: legal@timorauto.com
Address: TimorAuto, Rua Nicolau Lobato, Dili, Timor‑Leste.