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Subject:Ethics & CarFax
From:Bruce Nadig
Date:Wed, 26 Apr 2006 11:53:03 -0700

I have been meaning to start this thread for a very long time. I am reminded
of it whenever I see an inquire as to who has a current CarFax account. I
always say to myself that I'll wait until a few days have passed and I'll
post this note. Well, I keep forgetting. Let me be very clear here, I am NOT
attacking anyone personally, but rather questioning the behavior of the
list.

Is it really ethical for any of us to put a CarFax request on the list? I
would suggest that it is not.

The CarFax user agreement reads in part:

"This 30 day Unlimited CARFAX Reports Plan is valid for 30 days from the
date the first report is run, and is intended for my personal use only.
Commercial use, resale and redistribution of CARFAX Reports is strictly
prohibited and may lead to deactivation of my account and the imposition of
additional charges for CARFAX Reports."

I could go on, but I don't think I could add more than the CarFax agreement
says. Just something to think about.

I have absolutely no financial interest in the success or failure of CarFax
or any other similar services.

Cheers,
Bruce
motorbruce
motorbruce@hotmail.com