Terms of Use
Effective Date: July 7, 2026
Welcome to BustedPlates ("BustedPlates," "we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the website.
1. Purpose of the Website
BustedPlates is a user-submitted platform that allows individuals to report and share photographs and information relating to temporary vehicle tags, expired tags, and vehicle observations.
Information published on this website is submitted by users and is provided for informational purposes only.
2. User Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old, or have the permission of a parent or legal guardian, to submit content to BustedPlates.
3. User Submissions
By submitting photographs, comments, or other content to BustedPlates, you represent and warrant that:
- You own the content or have permission to submit it.
- The photographs were taken legally.
- The photographs were taken from a public location or another location where photography was legally permitted.
- Your submission does not violate any law or the rights of another person.
- The information is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
- You understand that submitted content may become publicly available.
4. Prohibited Content
You agree not to submit content that:
- Contains false or misleading information.
- Harasses, threatens, or intimidates another person.
- Contains hate speech or discriminatory content.
- Includes personal identifying information such as names, home addresses, phone numbers, driver's license numbers, Social Security numbers, VIN numbers, or financial information.
- Violates copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights.
- Contains malware, viruses, or malicious software.
- Violates any applicable law or regulation.
5. Safe and Lawful Conduct
You agree that you will not:
- Take photographs while operating a vehicle.
- Trespass onto private property.
- Follow, pursue, or confront vehicle owners.
- Interfere with law enforcement or emergency personnel.
- Use BustedPlates to harass or intimidate another individual.
6. Public Content
By submitting content, you acknowledge that your submission may be displayed publicly, including:
- Photographs
- License plate or temporary tag information
- Vehicle description
- City and state
- Date observed
- User comments
Please do not submit information that you do not wish to become public.
7. Content License
By submitting content to BustedPlates, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, modify for formatting purposes, and publish your submission in connection with operating and promoting the website.
You retain ownership of your submitted content.
8. Content Moderation
BustedPlates reserves the right, but is not obligated, to review, edit, remove, or refuse any submission at any time and for any reason, without notice.
9. Accuracy of Information
BustedPlates does not verify every user submission.
We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of user-submitted information.
Users should independently verify any information before relying upon it.
10. No Affiliation
BustedPlates is not affiliated with any state motor vehicle agency, law enforcement agency, or government entity unless expressly stated.
11. Intellectual Property
All website content, including logos, graphics, design, software, and original text, is the property of BustedPlates unless otherwise noted and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may not copy, reproduce, or redistribute website content without prior written permission.
12. Disclaimer of Warranties
This website is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, BustedPlates disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, availability, and non-infringement.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, BustedPlates and its owners, employees, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages arising from the use of this website.
14. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless BustedPlates, its owners, employees, affiliates, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the website.
- Your submitted content.
- Your violation of these Terms.
- Your violation of applicable law or another person's rights.
15. Removal Requests
If you believe content published on BustedPlates is inaccurate, infringes your rights, or should be removed, you may submit a request through our contact page or by emailing us.
We will review requests in our sole discretion but do not guarantee removal.
16. Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
17. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. BustedPlates is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party websites.
18. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the website, remove content, or restrict users at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to the website or its users.
19. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any legal action arising out of these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Arkansas.
20. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use at any time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.
Your continued use of BustedPlates after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
21. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us:
BustedPlates
Website: https://www.bustedplates.com
Email: run2wake@gmail.com
