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Terms & Conditions
Last Updated March 18th, 2026
These Terms and Conditions (“Agreement”) govern the donation of a vehicle (“Vehicle”) to the recipient organization (“Organization”) by the donor (“Donor”). By donating the Vehicle, the Donor agrees to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
SMS Communication Consent
By providing your phone number and contacting us to request our vehicle donation services, you expressly consent to receive SMS text messages from us for purposes related to your inquiry, including service updates, scheduling, and general communication regarding your car donation. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying “STOP” to any message received.
E-Sign Consent
By clicking any submission button on this site, which you adopt as your electronic signature, you consent and agree to the following:
- We may provide you with any disclosures required by law, as well as other information about your legal rights and duties, electronically.
- Your electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same legal effect as if you signed them in ink.
- We may send all required communications and disclosures—including this E-Sign Consent, the SMS Communication Consent, the Privacy Notice, and these Terms and Conditions (collectively, “Disclosures”)—to you electronically by: (a) email; (b) a link to a web page provided in an email at the time the information becomes available; or (c) to the extent permitted by law, a web page we designate in advance for that purpose.
- If you would like a paper copy of any Disclosures, you may print or download them for your records at any time.
- This consent applies to all current and future Disclosures and transactions associated with your vehicle donation and your use of this site, unless you withdraw your consent in advance by contacting us directly.
Vehicle Donation Process
1.1 The Donor must provide accurate and complete information about the Vehicle, including but not limited to its make, model, year, mileage, and condition.
1.2 The Donor must be the legal owner of the Vehicle, or have the authority to donate it on behalf of the legal owner.
1.3 The Donor must ensure that all liens or encumbrances on the Vehicle are fully disclosed to the Organization prior to donation.
Vehicle Transfer and Ownership
2.1 The Donor acknowledges that the title and ownership of the Vehicle will be transferred to the Organization upon acceptance of the donation.
2.2 The Donor agrees to sign and deliver all necessary documents required to transfer the ownership of the Vehicle to the Organization.
2.3 The Donor acknowledges that the Organization may reassign, sell, or otherwise dispose of the Vehicle, at its discretion, for the purpose of generating funds for its charitable programs.
Vehicle Valuation and Tax Deductions
3.1 The Donor understands that the Organization does not provide appraisals or valuations of donated Vehicles, and it is the Donor’s responsibility to obtain a qualified appraisal, if required, for tax purposes.
3.2 The Donor acknowledges that it is their responsibility to comply with all applicable tax laws and regulations and to consult with their tax advisor regarding any potential tax deductions resulting from the Vehicle donation.
Vehicle Condition and Representations
4.1 The Donor represents and warrants that the Vehicle is in the condition described at the time of donation.
4.2 The Donor acknowledges that the Organization has not conducted an inspection of the Vehicle and accepts the donation in its present condition, “as is,” without any warranties or guarantees.
Release of Liability
5.1 The Donor agrees to release and hold harmless the Organization, its officers, employees, and agents from any liability, including but not limited to claims, damages, or losses arising from the use, possession, or operation of the Vehicle after the transfer of ownership.
Indemnification
6.1 The Donor agrees to indemnify and defend the Organization, its officers, employees, and agents against any claims, actions, or demands arising out of or related to the donation of the Vehicle, including but not limited to claims of ownership, liens, or encumbrances.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
7.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction]. Any disputes arising from or related to this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [Jurisdiction].
Entire Agreement
8.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Donor and the Organization regarding the donation of the Vehicle, superseding any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral.
By donating the Vehicle, the Donor acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.
American Auto Donation is a brand by which donated vehicles are processed by Charity Auto Donation, a vehicle processor contracted on behalf of Veterans Helping Veterans Foundation Inc, an IRS approved 501(c)(3) (EIN: 83-1827184). Address: 9541 Fernandina Drive, Douglasville, GA 28358 USA. Phone: (866) 639-9493.