1. Scope
These Terms apply to champcar.org, related ChampCar-controlled websites and pages, event and membership portals, official forms, official digital communications, and any online content or services we make available. These Terms do not apply to third-party sites, tools, or services that we do not control, even if we link to them.
In these Terms, “ChampCar,” “we,” “us,” and “our” mean ChumpCar International, Inc. d/b/a ChampCar Endurance Series.
6. Content and intellectual property
Unless otherwise noted, the site and its content, including text, graphics, logos, photos, videos, schedules, layouts, branding, downloadable materials, and compilations, are owned by or licensed to ChampCar and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
- You may view, download, and print site content for personal, informational, and non-commercial use related to ChampCar participation.
- You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or commercially exploit site content without prior written permission, except where the law clearly allows it.
- ChampCar names, logos, event marks, and related branding may not be used in a way that suggests sponsorship, endorsement, or official status without permission.
7. User submissions
If you submit comments, photos, videos, survey responses, suggestions, testimonials, team information, car information, logos, documents, or other materials to ChampCar, you represent that you have the right to provide them.
Unless we agree otherwise in writing, you grant ChampCar a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify for formatting, publish, display, distribute, and archive those submissions for club, event, historical, promotional, operational, and administrative purposes.
We are not required to publish or retain any submission and may remove or decline content at our discretion.
9. Third-party services and links
ChampCar may link to or integrate with third-party services such as registration systems, payment processors, timing providers, livestream platforms, map services, cloud documents, sponsor pages, and social platforms.
- We do not control third-party sites or services and are not responsible for their content, policies, availability, or performance.
- Your use of third-party services is governed by their own terms and policies.
- ChampCar may use automated tools and artificial intelligence to assist with website operation, search, customer support, translation, content preparation, and administrative functions.
- Links are provided for convenience and do not necessarily imply endorsement of every third-party service or statement.
10. Privacy
Your use of ChampCar websites and services is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which explain how we collect, use, protect, retain, and disclose personal information.
Participation in ChampCar events may generate timing, scoring, transponder, GPS positioning, race control, inspection, technical, championship, and historical competition records. These records are part of official event operations and may be published or archived.
Official race results, championship standings, technical decisions, classifications, and penalties form part of the historical record of the sport and may remain publicly available.
10. Disclaimers
The site and services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, ChampCar disclaims warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.
- We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free operation, or that the site will always be secure or available.
- Schedules, event formats, facility details, technical information, classifications, staffing, race operations, weather impacts, and timing may change without notice.
- Site content is provided for general informational purposes and does not replace official event control communications, posted notices, safety directives, rules interpretations, or staff instructions.
- Nothing on the site is legal, mechanical, engineering, safety, medical, or tax advice.
- ChampCar is not responsible for delays, cancellations, schedule changes, or interruptions caused by weather, natural disasters, government actions, facility issues, utility failures, cyber incidents, labor disputes, or other events beyond our reasonable control.
11. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, ChampCar and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, volunteers, officials, agents, sponsors, and affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, business opportunity, or anticipated savings, arising out of or related to your use of the site or services.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, ChampCar’s total liability for claims arising out of or related to the site or these Terms will not exceed the greater of one hundred U.S. dollars ($100) or the amount you paid directly to ChampCar through the specific online transaction giving rise to the claim in the twelve months before the event giving rise to the claim.
This limitation applies whether the claim is based in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, statute, or any other theory, even if we were advised of the possibility of such damages.
12. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ChampCar and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, volunteers, officials, agents, sponsors, and affiliates from and against claims, demands, losses, liabilities, damages, judgments, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or related to:
- Your breach of these Terms.
- Your misuse of the site or services.
- Your submissions, content, or materials.
- Your violation of law, rule, regulation, or third-party rights.
- Your team, crew, vehicle, or account activity where you are the responsible party.
- Your use of ChampCar services in violation of applicable U.S. export control or sanctions laws.
13. Suspension and termination
ChampCar may suspend, restrict, or terminate access to the site, accounts, registrations, memberships, or services at any time, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe it is necessary for security, legal compliance, operational needs, fraud prevention, rule enforcement, safety, or protection of the club and its members.
Sections that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including sections on intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, governing law, and dispute-related provisions.
14. Governing law and venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Unless applicable law requires otherwise, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the site will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in or serving Virginia, and you consent to that jurisdiction and venue.
15. Changes to these terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the site or services after the updated Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.