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Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 26th October 2025

Welcome to Horsepower House (“we”, “our”, “us”).
By accessing or using our website at https://horsepowerhouse.com.au (“the Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”). Please read them carefully before using our services.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Site or services.

1. Overview

Horsepower House is an Australian automotive platform that allows users to list, buy, and sell vehicles, parts, and related products, as well as connect with workshops, storage facilities, and other automotive services. We also provide news, video content, and community engagement tools for car enthusiasts.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our services or create an account. By using the Site, you represent that you are legally able to enter into a binding contract under Australian law.

3. Accounts and User Responsibilities

When creating an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, complete, and current information.

  • Keep your login credentials secure.

  • Be responsible for all activity under your account.

  • Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorised use of your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that breach these Terms or misuse the platform.

4. Listings and Content

By submitting listings, images, videos, or other content (“User Content”) to Horsepower House, you:

  • Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to display, promote, and distribute your content across our platform and marketing channels.

  • Confirm that you own or have rights to the content and that it does not infringe on any third-party rights.

  • Acknowledge that Horsepower House may moderate or remove content at our discretion for any reason, including policy breaches, inaccuracy, or inappropriate material.

All listings must comply with Australian laws, including the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and the Australian Consumer Law.

5. Payments and Fees

Some services on Horsepower House (such as premium listings, advertising, or featured placements) may incur fees.
When applicable, you agree to:

  • Pay all fees as displayed at the time of purchase.

  • Ensure payment information is accurate and authorised.

  • Understand that fees are generally non-refundable, except as required by law or explicitly stated otherwise.

All prices listed on the Site are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and may include GST where applicable.

6. Third-Party Services

Horsepower House may integrate with or link to third-party platforms (e.g., payment gateways, social media, workshop directories).
We are not responsible for the content, security, or functionality of these third-party services. Your use of them is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and policies.

7. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Post false, misleading, or illegal content.

  • Impersonate others or misrepresent affiliations.

  • Use the platform to distribute spam, malware, or harmful code.

  • Copy, reverse engineer, or exploit any part of the Site or its systems.

  • Interfere with the functionality, security, or integrity of the platform.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on Horsepower House, including text, graphics, logos, videos, and software, is owned or licensed by us and protected under Australian copyright and trademark laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any material from the Site without our written permission.

9. Disclaimers

Horsepower House provides a platform for listings and community engagement but does not:

  • Guarantee the accuracy, condition, or legality of any listed vehicles or products.

  • Act as an agent, broker, or party to transactions between users.

  • Accept responsibility for losses, damages, or disputes arising from user interactions.

All information on the Site is provided “as is” and for general information only. Users are encouraged to perform their own due diligence before making purchases or sales.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Horsepower House and its affiliates are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss, including loss of data, profits, or reputation, arising from your use of the Site or any content contained within it.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to Horsepower House at any time for breach of these Terms or for any conduct that we deem harmful to our platform or community.

12. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and handle your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time.
The most recent version will always be available on our website with the updated date.
By continuing to use the Site after changes are posted, you agree to the revised Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia.
Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Horsepower House
Email: contact@horsepowerhouse.com.au
Website: https://horsepowerhouse.com.au
Australia