PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SITE OR PLACING AN ORDER. BY ACCESSING vau0.com/tires OR PLACING AN ORDER, YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS.
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the VAU0 Tire Direct website (vau0.com/tires) and related services operated by VAU0 LLC, a New Mexico limited liability company. These Terms incorporate by reference the Preorder Terms and Conditions, Refund Policy, Pickup Policy, and Privacy Policy, all available at vau0.com/tires/legal.
2.1 You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age to use this Site or place an order.
2.2 You must have the legal authority to enter into a binding contract in your jurisdiction.
2.3 By placing an order, you represent that you are purchasing for lawful commercial or personal use and not for resale into jurisdictions where such tires are prohibited.
3.1 VAU0 Tire Direct offers new commercial truck tires sourced through container freight from approved manufacturers. Product availability is subject to container capacity and pricing phase constraints.
3.2 VAU0 reserves the right to limit quantities per buyer, cancel orders that appear to be for resale without proper exemption documentation, or modify product offerings without notice.
3.3 Product images and descriptions are provided for informational purposes. While we strive for accuracy, we do not warrant that descriptions are error-free.
4.1 All payments are processed by Stripe, Inc. (“Stripe”), an independent payment services company. VAU0 is a merchant using Stripe's platform.
4.2 By submitting a payment, you agree to Stripe's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy (stripe.com/legal, stripe.com/privacy), in addition to these Terms.
4.3 VAU0 does not receive, store, or have access to your full payment card number, expiration date, or security code. This data is handled by Stripe using PCI-DSS compliant infrastructure.
4.4 VAU0 accepts credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. All transactions are in United States Dollars (USD).
4.5 Payments are one-time transactions. VAU0 does not store payment methods for recurring billing without express authorization.
5.1 Sales of new highway tires are subject to Federal Excise Tax (FET) under Internal Revenue Code Section 4071. VAU0 LLC collects FET from Buyers and remits it to the Internal Revenue Service.
5.2 The applicable FET rate is 9.45% of the tire sale price.
5.3 FET is displayed as a separate line item at checkout. FET is not waived by state sales tax exemption certificates. FET applies to all sales of new commercial truck tires regardless of Buyer status.
5.4 Buyers with questions about FET applicability should consult a qualified tax professional.
6.1 VAU0 LLC does not collect Florida state sales tax at the point of sale. VAU0 operates as a New Mexico LLC and determines its sales tax collection obligations in accordance with applicable nexus rules.
6.2 Buyers who are end consumers may have an obligation to self-report and remit use tax to the applicable state taxing authority. VAU0 makes no representation regarding Buyer's individual tax obligations.
6.3 Buyers holding a valid Florida Resale Certificate (Form DR-13) or equivalent from another state may be exempt from applicable state sales tax. Buyers are responsible for maintaining their own exemption documentation.
7.1 All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of VAU0 LLC or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
7.2 You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on this Site without express written permission from VAU0.
8.1 You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity occurring under your account.
8.2 You agree to notify VAU0 immediately of any unauthorized access to your account at office@vau0.com.
8.3 VAU0 reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent activity.
You agree not to:
10.1 THE SITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
10.2 VAU0 DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, VAU0'S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO VAU0 IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).
IN NO EVENT SHALL VAU0 BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless VAU0 LLC and its members, managers, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New Mexico. Any disputes shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions set forth in the Preorder Terms and Conditions (binding arbitration in Bernalillo County, New Mexico; class action waiver applies).
VAU0 reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.