1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using True Driving Cost, operated at truedrivingcost.com ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use the Site.
2. Description of Service
True Driving Cost provides a vehicle fuel cost calculator that uses exclusively publicly available data from U.S. government sources, primarily FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency). The Site estimates fuel costs only and is intended for informational and educational purposes only.
3. Built with AI
This site is built with AI. The calculator, data integrations, content, and user interface were developed with AI assistance. All underlying vehicle and fuel economy data comes from official U.S. government sources.
4. No Financial or Professional Advice
The information provided on this Site does not constitute financial, legal, tax, insurance, or any other form of professional advice. All estimates are based exclusively on EPA fuel economy data and fuel prices from FuelEconomy.gov. Actual fuel costs vary based on individual circumstances including but not limited to driving habits, geographic location, vehicle condition, fuel price fluctuations, and local regulations.
You should consult qualified professionals before making any financial or purchasing decisions.
5. Accuracy and Limitations
While we strive to provide useful estimates, True Driving Cost makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of any information presented. Estimates may differ substantially from actual costs. Data from third-party sources, including government databases, may contain errors or may not be current.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, True Driving Cost and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages arising from or related to your use of the Site, including but not limited to:
- Financial losses resulting from reliance on estimates provided by the Site
- Errors or inaccuracies in calculations or data
- Interruption or unavailability of the Site
- Any actions taken based on information obtained from the Site
7. Intellectual Property
All original content, design, code, and functionality of True Driving Cost are the property of True Driving Cost and are protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the Site's content without prior written permission.
Vehicle data displayed on this Site is sourced from U.S. government databases and is in the public domain.
8. Third-Party Data and Services
The Site retrieves data from FuelEconomy.gov and uses Google Analytics for aggregate usage statistics. It may also contain links to external websites. True Driving Cost does not control and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of any third-party sites, data sources, or services. Use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.
9. Use Restrictions
You agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
- Attempt to disrupt or interfere with the Site's operation
- Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract data from the Site in a manner that places undue burden on the service
- Misrepresent the Site's estimates as guaranteed or exact figures
10. Modifications
True Driving Cost reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes take effect upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these terms or the use of the Site shall be resolved in accordance with applicable U.S. law.