Terms & Conditions of Use
Effective Date: July 2026
Welcome to KotseBuena.
These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of the KotseBuena website (“Website”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of the Website.
About KotseBuena
KotseBuena is an independent Philippine automotive information platform that publishes educational resources related to:
- Vehicle buying
- Vehicle comparisons
- Car financing
- Auto insurance
- Dealer information
- Vehicle ownership
- Automotive news and guides
The information published is intended to help readers make informed vehicle-buying decisions.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing KotseBuena, you confirm that you:
- Are legally permitted to use this Website.
- Will comply with applicable laws.
- Will use the Website responsibly.
- Accept these Terms & Conditions.
Informational Purpose Only
The content published on KotseBuena is provided for educational and informational purposes only.
Nothing on this Website should be interpreted as:
- Legal advice
- Financial advice
- Tax advice
- Investment advice
- Mechanical advice
- Insurance advice
Readers should consult qualified professionals before making significant financial or purchasing decisions.
Accuracy of Information
We strive to publish accurate and current information.
However, information may change over time, including:
- Vehicle specifications
- Manufacturer pricing
- Financing programs
- Dealership promotions
- Vehicle availability
- Government regulations
We recommend confirming important details directly with the relevant manufacturer, dealership, financial institution, or government agency before making decisions.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all original content published on KotseBuena, including:
- Articles
- Buying guides
- Comparisons
- Original images
- Graphics
- Logos
- Website design
- Databases
- Downloadable resources
is owned by KotseBuena and protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Vehicle manufacturer names, model names, trademarks, logos, and brand assets remain the property of their respective owners.
Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Copy or republish large portions of our content without permission.
- Use automated systems to scrape or extract content in violation of applicable laws or website terms.
- Attempt to disrupt website operations.
- Upload malicious software.
- Misrepresent your identity.
- Use the Website for unlawful activities.
Reasonable quotation with proper attribution is permitted where allowed by law.
Third-Party Websites
KotseBuena may contain links to third-party websites, including:
- Vehicle manufacturers
- Dealerships
- Banks
- Insurance providers
- Government agencies
- Automotive organizations
These websites operate independently.
We are not responsible for their content, products, services, or privacy practices.
Affiliate Relationships
Some pages may include affiliate links.
If a purchase or application is completed through certain links, KotseBuena may receive a commission at no additional cost to the user.
Affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content, recommendations, or comparisons.
Advertising
KotseBuena may display advertising through third-party advertising networks.
Advertisements do not constitute endorsements of products, services, or companies.
Readers should evaluate products independently before making purchasing decisions.
User Submissions
If you submit:
- Feedback
- Corrections
- Suggestions
- Contact form enquiries
- Comments (if enabled)
you grant KotseBuena the right to review, respond to, and, where appropriate, use the information to improve the Website.
Personal information will be handled according to our Privacy Policy.
Website Availability
We work to keep the Website available and functioning correctly.
However, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access due to:
- Maintenance
- Technical issues
- Internet outages
- Third-party service interruptions
- Security events
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue parts of the Website without prior notice.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, KotseBuena shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:
- Use of the Website
- Reliance on published information
- Technical interruptions
- Third-party services
- Errors or omissions
Users remain responsible for their own purchasing and financial decisions.
Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time.
Updated versions will be published on this page together with the revised effective date.
Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, without prejudice to any applicable international legal requirements where relevant.
Contact Us
Questions regarding these Terms & Conditions may be submitted through our Contact page or by emailing:
Related Policies
For additional information, please refer to:
- About KotseBuena
- Contact Us
- Privacy Policy
- Disclaimer
- Editorial Policy (coming soon)
- Corrections Policy (coming soon)
- Affiliate Disclosure (coming soon)