Terms of Service

Effective date: August 17, 2026 · ThirdHonk LLC · Austin, TX

1. Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using THIRDHONK (the Platform), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Platform. ThirdHonk LLC reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Description of service

THIRDHONK is an online community platform for automotive enthusiasts based in Texas and beyond. The Platform allows registered users to create accounts, post content including text, images, videos, and links, interact with other users through likes and comments, and communicate privately through direct messages.

3. User accounts

To access full features of the Platform, you must create an account using Google or Facebook authentication. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to provide accurate information and to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account at info@thirdhonk.com.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, at our sole discretion, with or without notice.

4. User content

You retain ownership of content you post to the Platform. By posting content, you grant ThirdHonk LLC a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content in connection with operating and promoting the Platform.

You are solely responsible for your content. You represent and warrant that your content does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.

We do not pre-screen content but reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or that we determine to be harmful, offensive, or otherwise objectionable.

5. Prohibited conduct

You agree not to use the Platform to:

  • Post content that is illegal, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or threatening
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Post spam, unsolicited advertising, or promotional material
  • Upload content containing viruses or malicious code
  • Collect or harvest personal data about other users without consent
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Platform or its servers
  • Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law
  • Use direct messages to harass, threaten, or solicit other users
  • Attempt to contact a user who has blocked you through any means including alternate accounts, public posts, comments, or third-party platforms on behalf of activity related to this Platform

6. Direct messaging

The Platform provides a one-to-one direct messaging feature. The following rules apply to all direct messages:

  • Direct messages are private between the two participants and are not visible to other users
  • All messages are automatically and permanently deleted after 30 days. This cannot be reversed. Do not use direct messages to store important information
  • Images shared via direct message are subject to the same content rules as public posts and may be reviewed by administrators if flagged
  • You may block any user at any time. Blocking prevents that user from sending you messages and hides their public content from your view
  • Attempting to bypass a block — including through alternate accounts, proxy users, or public posts directed at a blocked user — is a violation of these Terms and grounds for immediate permanent ban

ThirdHonk LLC is not responsible for the content of private messages between users. Users engage in direct messaging at their own risk.

7. Blocking

Any user may block any other user at any time without providing a reason. When you block a user:

  • That user cannot send you direct messages
  • That user's posts, comments, and profile are hidden from your view on the Platform
  • You will not appear in that user's search results
  • The blocked user is not notified that they have been blocked

Any attempt to circumvent a block is a violation of these Terms and may result in immediate permanent suspension of the offending account with no right of appeal.

8. Content moderation

The Platform allows users to flag content for review. Flagged content is reviewed by our administrators, who may remove content or suspend accounts at their discretion. We are not obligated to monitor all content but will respond to reports in good faith. ThirdHonk LLC is not liable for any user content posted on the Platform.

9. Intellectual property

The THIRDHONK name, logo, and all Platform content created by us are owned by ThirdHonk LLC and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not use our trademarks, logos, or other proprietary information without our prior written consent.

10. Section 230 notice

ThirdHonk LLC is an interactive computer service provider under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. We are not the publisher or speaker of content posted by third parties and are not liable for such content. Users are solely responsible for the content they post.

11. Disclaimers

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED AS IS AND AS AVAILABLE WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. THIRDHONK LLC DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

12. Limitation of liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIRDHONK LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).

13. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Travis County, Texas.

14. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at info@thirdhonk.com.