Terms & Conditions

1. About Diecaston

Diecaston is a community-driven information platform and directory dedicated to helping diecast model car and hobby enthusiasts discover stores, vote on favorites, and connect globally.

Diecaston is an information platform only. We do not sell products, process payments, or facilitate transactions between users and stores.

2. User Accounts & Security

To access certain features (like saving favorites, voting, or customizing a profile), you must register an account. By registering, you agree that:

• You will provide accurate and truthful information.
• You are responsible for safeguarding your login credentials (password or Google account access).
• You will not use another user's account without permission.
• Diecaston reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms, engage in spam, or abuse the voting system.

3. Community Features & Anti-Abuse

Diecaston relies on community participation for store ratings and popularity metrics. To maintain a fair platform:

• No Botting or Spamming: The use of automated scripts, bots, or fake accounts to artificially inflate store votes or manipulate rankings is strictly prohibited.
• Content Ownership: By submitting store suggestions or interacting with the platform, you grant us the right to display that data.

4. Third-Party Logins & Newsletters

Social Login: If you choose to log in using a third-party service (like Google), you agree to abide by their respective terms of service. Diecaston is not responsible for the security of your third-party account.

Newsletter: By subscribing to the "Diecaston Weekly" newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails from us via our email provider, Beehiiv. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in the emails.

5. Store Information & Accuracy

Diecaston displays information about hobby stores based on community submissions and public data.

Diecaston is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to any of the stores listed on our platform unless explicitly stated.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All original content on Diecaston, including website design, logos, and code, is protected by intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, or modification of this content is strictly prohibited. Third-party brand logos or store names belong to their respective owners.

7. Limitation of Liability

Diecaston is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

We are not liable for:

• Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in store information or platform content
• Temporary interruptions, downtime, or technical issues
• Any losses, damages, or inconveniences resulting from reliance on platform information
• Experiences with third-party stores or websites linked from our platform

8. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice. Continued use of Diecaston after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.