1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using jdmvin.com (hereinafter "this site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this site.
2. Service Overview
jdmvin.com provides chassis-number-based vehicle recall lookup and grade information for Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) vehicles. The service is provided free of charge, supported by display advertising. No account, email, or payment is required.
3. Data Sources & Accuracy
Recall information is retrieved from the public registry maintained by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). Grade and model information is retrieved live from each manufacturer's official database.
While we strive to display information accurately and in a timely manner, we do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, currency, or fitness for any particular purpose of the information shown. The official source of truth remains the relevant government registry or manufacturer database. See our Disclaimer for details.
4. Permitted Use
You may use this site for personal, non-commercial purposes, including:
- Looking up recall and grade information for vehicles you own or are considering purchasing.
- Sharing report URLs with others (e.g., importers, mechanics, family).
- Citing data with proper source attribution.
5. Prohibited Use
You must not:
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to systematically extract data from this site without prior written consent.
- Interfere with the operation, security, or accessibility of this site.
- Reproduce, republish, or commercially distribute substantial portions of the site's content without permission.
- Misrepresent the source of information obtained from this site.
- Use the site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations.
6. Intellectual Property
The design, layout, code, and original content of this site are owned by the operator (ITCX). Recall records originate from the MLIT public registry and may be freely referenced with attribution. Manufacturer names, model names, and chassis codes are the property of their respective owners and are used here strictly for identification purposes.
7. Advertising
This site is funded by display advertising. We do not endorse advertisers or the products and services they promote. You access advertised content at your own discretion and risk.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, this site and its operators are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this site or its information, including damages resulting from inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information.
Vehicle purchase, repair, and registration decisions should always be verified against the official source (MLIT registry, manufacturer database, certified inspection workshops). This site is informational, not a substitute for professional inspection or official records.
9. Privacy
Your privacy is governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms of Use from time to time. Material changes will be announced on this site. Continued use of the site after revisions are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. Disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Japan.
12. Contact
Questions about these Terms can be sent via our Contact form.