LEGAL DISCLAIMERS AND TERMS OF USE

 

  1. General Provisions

1.1 By accessing, browsing, or using the Ford Legends website (fordlegends.com), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

1.2 The Website is operated by Ford Legends (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are an independent enthusiast organisation and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Ford Motor Company, Ford Motor Company Limited, or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates.

1.3 We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Website following any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified Terms.

  1. Content Disclaimer

2.1 User-Generated Content

  1. a) The Website contains user-generated content, including but not limited to:
  • Forum posts and discussions
  • Blog entries and articles
  • Product reviews and ratings
  • Classified advertisements
  • Technical guides and tutorials
  • Photos and videos
  • Comments and responses
  • Private messages between members
  1. b) All user-generated content represents the views, opinions, and experiences of individual members and contributors, not those of Ford Legends.
  2. c) We do not:
  • Verify the accuracy of user-generated content
  • Endorse any opinions expressed
  • Guarantee the quality of advice given
  • Validate technical information provided
  • Authenticate credentials of contributors
  • Verify the authenticity of products listed
  • Monitor private communications between members

2.2 Accuracy and Reliability

  1. a) While we strive to maintain high-quality content, we make no representations or warranties regarding:
  • The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content
  • The suitability of information for any particular purpose
  • The safety of any procedures or modifications described
  • The legitimacy of any products or services advertised
  • The qualifications of members providing advice
  1. b) Users acknowledge that:
  • Technical information may be incomplete or outdated
  • Procedures described may not be suitable for all vehicles
  • Safety considerations may not be fully addressed
  • Local regulations may prohibit certain modifications
  • Individual results may vary
  1. Marketplace and Trading Disclaimer

3.1 Private Sales and Transactions

  1. a) The Website provides a platform for members to list vehicles, parts, and related items for sale. We:
  • Do not verify the accuracy of listings
  • Are not involved in transactions between members
  • Do not guarantee item condition or authenticity
  • Cannot verify seller credibility
  • Do not escrow funds or facilitate payments
  • Take no responsibility for shipping arrangements
  1. b) All transactions are conducted solely between buyers and sellers. Users engage in transactions at their own risk.

3.2 Commercial Listings

  1. a) Business listings and commercial advertisements are provided for informational purposes only. We:
  • Do not endorse any business or service provider
  • Cannot verify business credentials or qualifications
  • Take no responsibility for commercial transactions
  • Do not guarantee quality of products or services
  • Are not liable for any damages arising from commercial relationships
  1. Technical Information and Modifications

4.1 Vehicle Modifications

  1. a) The Website contains information about vehicle modifications and repairs. Users acknowledge that:
  • Modifications may void manufacturer warranties
  • Alterations could affect vehicle safety
  • Changes might impact vehicle legality
  • Insurance coverage could be affected
  • Resale value might be impacted
  1. b) Any modification or repair undertaken based on Website content is done so entirely at the user’s own risk.

4.2 Technical Advice

  1. a) Technical information provided on the Website:
  • May not be suitable for all vehicle variants
  • Could be incomplete or outdated
  • Might not address all safety considerations
  • May not comply with local regulations
  • Could be subject to interpretation
  1. b) Users must:
  • Verify information independently
  • Consult qualified professionals when necessary
  • Follow manufacturer guidelines
  • Comply with local laws and regulations
  • Exercise appropriate caution
  1. Limitation of Liability

5.1 General Limitations

  1. a) To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ford Legends and its operators, administrators, moderators, and contributors shall not be liable for any:
  • Direct damages
  • Indirect damages
  • Incidental damages
  • Consequential damages
  • Special damages
  • Punitive damages
  • Loss of profits
  • Loss of data
  • Personal injury
  • Property damage
  1. b) This limitation applies to damages arising from:
  • Use of Website content
  • Reliance on information provided
  • Transactions between members
  • Technical modifications
  • Vehicle repairs
  • Product purchases
  • Service arrangements
  • Member interactions

5.2 Specific Exclusions

We specifically disclaim liability for:

  1. a) Vehicle-related incidents:
  • Accidents or collisions
  • Mechanical failures
  • Electrical problems
  • Safety system malfunctions
  • Performance issues
  • Compliance violations
  1. b) Financial losses:
  • Transaction disputes
  • Fraudulent listings
  • Payment issues
  • Shipping problems
  • Quality disputes
  • Service disappointments
  1. c) Technical issues:
  • Failed modifications
  • Incorrect repairs
  • Parts compatibility problems
  • Software issues
  • Diagnostic errors
  • Installation mistakes
  1. d) Personal disputes:
  • Member conflicts
  • Communication misunderstandings
  • Harassment claims
  • Privacy violations
  • Intellectual property disputes
  1. Indemnification

6.1 User Obligations

By using the Website, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ford Legends, its operators, administrators, moderators, and contributors from and against any claims, damages, costs, and expenses, including legal fees, arising from:

  • Your use of the Website
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your content submissions
  • Your interactions with other members
  • Your vehicle modifications
  • Your marketplace activities
  • Your forum participation
  1. Intellectual Property

7.1 Content Ownership

  1. a) Users retain ownership of their original content but grant Ford Legends a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content.
  2. b) Users warrant that their content:
  • Is original or properly licensed
  • Does not infringe third-party rights
  • Complies with applicable laws
  • Does not violate these Terms

7.2 Copyright Violations

We respect intellectual property rights and will remove content that infringes upon them when properly notified.

  1. Privacy and Communications

8.1 Member Privacy

  1. a) While we implement reasonable security measures, we cannot guarantee:
  • Private message confidentiality
  • User identity verification
  • Data security
  • Information privacy
  • Communication security
  1. b) Users communicate at their own risk and should exercise discretion when sharing personal information.

8.2 Third-Party Communications

We are not responsible for:

  • Direct communications between members
  • Off-site interactions
  • Social media connections
  • External meetings or events
  • Business arrangements
  1. Website Operation

9.1 Service Availability

We do not guarantee:

  • Continuous website operation
  • Uninterrupted access
  • Error-free functionality
  • Data preservation
  • Content backup
  • System security

9.2 Technical Issues

We are not liable for:

  • Server downtime
  • Data loss
  • Connection problems
  • Software bugs
  • Security breaches
  • Performance issues
  1. Member Conduct

10.1 User Responsibilities

Members are solely responsible for:

  • Their content submissions
  • Their communications
  • Their marketplace activities
  • Their technical advice
  • Their forum participation
  • Their profile information

10.2 Prohibited Activities

Users agree not to:

  • Post false or misleading information
  • Engage in fraudulent activities
  • Harass other members
  • Violate intellectual property rights
  • Promote illegal modifications
  • Share malicious content
  1. Legal Jurisdiction

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from Website use shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

  1. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

  1. Information Collection

Ford Legends (“Ford Legends”) collects personal information from its members (“Members”) to facilitate community activities, improve member experiences, and maintain our Ford enthusiast community. This information may include, but is not limited to:

  • Full name and contact information
  • Vehicle details and ownership history
  • Community participation and event records
  • Communication preferences
  • Payment information for membership dues and events
  • Photos and content shared during community activities
  1. Data Usage and Processing

Ford Legends uses member information to:

  • Administer membership services and benefits
  • Organise and coordinate community events
  • Send relevant communications about community activities
  • Improve community services and member experiences
  • Process payments and maintain financial records
  • Connect members with similar interests or vehicles
  • Share vehicle maintenance and support resources
  1. Data Sharing and Third-Party Relationships

15.1 Direct Partners

We may share member information with:

  • Local chapter affiliates within the Ford Legends network
  • Approved Ford specialists, traders and service providers
  • Event venues and organisers
  • Insurance providers for community-sponsored events

15.2 Third-Party Service Providers

  • Payment processing services
  • Email and communication platforms
  • Membership management software providers
  • Cloud storage and data backup services
  1. Data Protection and Security

Ford Legends implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect member data, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive information
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication measures
  • Data backup and recovery procedures
  • Staff training on data protection
  1. Member Rights and Choices

Members maintain the right to:

  • Access their personal information
  • Request corrections to inaccurate data
  • Opt out of non-essential communications
  • Request data deletion (subject to legal requirements)
  • Export their data in a portable format
  • Lodge complaints regarding data handling
  1. Retention and Deletion

We retain member information for:

  • The duration of active membership
  • Required legal and financial record-keeping periods
  • Historical community documentation purposes
  • Statistical analysis and reporting needs
  1. Updates and Changes

Ford Legends reserves the right to modify this disclaimer at any time. Members will be notified of significant changes through:

  • Email communications
  • Website announcements
  • Newsletter updates
  • Community group announcements
  1. Final Acknowledgment

By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms, including all disclaimers and limitations of liability. You accept that your use of the Website and any reliance on its content is solely at your own risk.

Ford Legends reserves all rights not expressly granted in these Terms.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER FOR BUSINESS LISTINGS

FORD LEGENDS

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This Legal Disclaimer (“Disclaimer”) governs all business listings (“Listings”) published on the Ford Legends website and associated platforms (collectively, the “Platform”). By submitting a Listing for publication on the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Disclaimer.

  1. Definitions

In this Disclaimer, unless the context otherwise requires:

1.1 “Ford Legends” means Ford Legends (fordlegends.com), its owners, directors, employees, volunteers, contractors, and authorised representatives.

1.2 “Advertiser” means any individual, company, partnership, or other entity that submits a Listing for publication on the Platform.

1.3 “Listing” means any advertisement, announcement, or promotional content submitted by an Advertiser for publication on the Platform.

1.4 “Platform” means the Ford Legends website, mobile applications, social media accounts, print publications, and any other channels owned or operated by Ford Legends.

1.5 “Administrative Charges” means any costs incurred by Ford Legends in processing a Listing or a refund request.

  1. Approval and Publication

2.1 All Listings submitted to Ford Legends must be approved before publication. Ford Legends reserves the absolute right to refuse publication of any Listing at its sole discretion without providing reasons.

2.2 The publication date of an approved Listing (“Live Date”) shall be the date on which the Listing first appears on the Platform.

2.3 Ford Legends makes no guarantees regarding the timing of the approval process or publication of Listings.

  1. Cooling-Off Period and Cancellation

3.1 Following the Live Date, Advertisers shall have a grace period of fourteen (14) calendar days (“Cooling-off Period”) during which they may cancel their Listing and request a refund.

3.2 All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to the contact details provided on the Platform.

3.3 After the expiry of the Cooling-off Period, the contract between Ford Legends and the Advertiser shall be deemed final, and no refunds shall be issued for any reason whatsoever.

  1. Refunds

4.1 If a cancellation request is received within the Cooling-off Period, Ford Legends shall process a refund of the fees paid by the Advertiser, subject to the deductions set forth in clause 4.2.

4.2 All refunds shall be subject to deduction of: (a) Administrative charges, which may include but are not limited to staff time, processing costs, and other reasonable expenses incurred by Ford Legends; and (b) Bank transaction charges and any other payment processing fees applicable to the original payment and the refund.

4.3 The amount of Administrative charges shall be determined by Ford Legends at its reasonable discretion and shall reflect the actual costs incurred.

4.4 Refunds shall be processed using the same payment method as the original payment unless otherwise agreed in writing.

  1. Platform Availability

5.1 Ford Legends does not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Platform and reserves the right to suspend access for maintenance, updates, or any other reason without prior notice.

5.2 In the event that the Platform becomes inaccessible or unavailable for any reason (“Downtime”), Ford Legends shall, at its sole discretion, extend the duration of all active Listings by a period equivalent to the Downtime.

5.3 The extension described in clause 5.2 shall be the Advertiser’s sole and exclusive remedy for any Downtime, and Ford Legends shall have no further liability in this regard.

5.4 Ford Legends shall be the sole arbiter of the duration of any Downtime and the corresponding extension to be applied to Listings.

  1. Limitation of Liability

6.1 Ford Legends works diligently to ensure that the Platform is well-managed, secure, and current. However, Ford Legends makes no warranties, representations, or guarantees (whether express or implied) regarding the effectiveness of any Listing, the number of views or interactions a Listing may receive, or the commercial benefits that may arise from a Listing.

6.2 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ford Legends expressly disclaims and shall have no liability whatsoever (whether in contract, tort, negligence, misrepresentation, strict liability, or otherwise) for:

  • Any loss of profit, revenue, contracts, anticipated savings, business opportunity, goodwill, reputation, or any indirect or consequential loss arising from an Advertiser’s use of the Platform or the publication of a Listing
  • Any errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or misleading statements in a Listing, whether caused by the Advertiser or any third party
  • Any acts or omissions of third parties who access the Platform or respond to a Listing
  • Any technical issues, including but not limited to server failures, system errors, data processing delays, or any other technical problems that may affect the publication or visibility of a Listing
  • Any loss or damage arising from an Advertiser’s failure to comply with this Disclaimer or any applicable laws or regulations
  • Any decision made or action taken by an Advertiser or any third party in reliance on a Listing or any information on the Platform

6.3 Without prejudice to the generality of clause 6.2, Ford Legends specifically disclaims any liability for any loss of earnings, revenue, or business opportunities through advertising or any other means in connection with the Platform.

6.4 The limitations and exclusions of liability set forth in this Disclaimer shall apply even if Ford Legends has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

6.5 Nothing in this Disclaimer shall limit or exclude Ford Legends’ liability for: (a) Death or personal injury caused by its negligence; (b) Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or (c) Any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by English law.

  1. Advertiser Representations and Warranties

7.1 By submitting a Listing, the Advertiser represents and warrants that:

  • They have the legal capacity and authority to enter into a binding agreement with Ford Legends
  • All information provided in connection with the Listing is true, accurate, current, and complete
  • The Listing does not infringe any intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other rights of any third party
  • The Listing complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and codes of practice, including but not limited to consumer protection laws, data protection laws, and advertising standards
  • They have obtained all necessary licences, permissions, and consents required for the publication of the Listing

7.2 The Advertiser shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ford Legends from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with any breach of the representations and warranties set forth in clause 7.1.

  1. Content Moderation and Removal

8.1 Ford Legends reserves the right to edit, modify, or remove any Listing at any time and for any reason without notice.

8.2 Reasons for modification or removal may include, but are not limited to:

  • Violation of this Disclaimer or any other policies of Ford Legends
  • Complaints received from third parties
  • Legal requirements or governmental requests
  • Technical issues
  • Any other reason that Ford Legends deems appropriate in its sole discretion

8.3 No refunds shall be issued for Listings that are modified or removed pursuant to clause 8.1.

  1. Intellectual Property

9.1 By submitting a Listing, the Advertiser grants to Ford Legends a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to reproduce, publish, display, distribute, and otherwise use the Listing on the Platform and in promotional materials related to the Platform.

9.2 The Advertiser acknowledges that all intellectual property rights in the Platform (excluding the content of Listings) are owned by or licensed to Ford Legends.

  1. General Provisions

10.1 This Disclaimer constitutes the entire agreement between Ford Legends and the Advertiser with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral.

10.2 If any provision of this Disclaimer is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

10.3 No failure or delay by Ford Legends in exercising any right under this Disclaimer shall operate as a waiver of that right, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right preclude any further exercise of that or any other right.

10.4 Ford Legends reserves the right to modify this Disclaimer at any time by posting an updated version on the Platform. Continued use of the Platform after such modifications shall constitute acceptance of the modified Disclaimer.

10.5 This Disclaimer shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts for the resolution of any disputes arising under or in connection with this Disclaimer.

10.6 Any notice required to be given under this Disclaimer shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand, sent by pre-paid first-class post or other next working day delivery service, or sent by email to the contact details provided on the Platform.

10.7 A person who is not a party to this Disclaimer shall have no right under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any of its terms.

  1. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding data collection and usage, please contact:

Data Protection Officer

Ford Legends

fordlegends.com

admin@fordlegends.com

By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms, including all disclaimers and limitations of liability. You accept that your use of the Website and any reliance on its content is solely at your own risk.

Ford Legends reserves all rights not expressly granted in these Terms.

This website is an independent enthusiast community and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Ford Motor Company or any of its subsidiaries.

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Last updated: 18/03/2026