PITWALL.DIRECTORY

Terms of Service

Last Updated: November 12, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to PITWALL.DIRECTORY ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using pitwall.directory (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. About PITWALL.DIRECTORY

PITWALL.DIRECTORY is a comprehensive Formula 1 database and race timer providing:

  • Live countdown timers to upcoming F1 race sessions
  • Historical database of 873+ Formula 1 drivers from 1950 to present
  • Championship standings for drivers and constructors
  • Race calendars and results for 75+ seasons
  • Circuit information and track layouts
  • Driver biographies, statistics, and career achievements

The Site is an independent fan-created resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Formula 1, the FIA, or any F1 teams.

3. Use of the Site

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes to:

  • View race schedules and countdown timers
  • Research driver statistics and F1 history
  • Follow championship standings
  • Share links to content on social media

3.2 Prohibited Use

You agree NOT to:

  • Scrape, crawl, or systematically download content from the Site
  • Use automated bots or scripts to access the Site excessively
  • Reproduce, republish, or redistribute our content without permission
  • Attempt to reverse engineer or decompile any aspect of the Site
  • Use the Site for commercial purposes without our written consent
  • Interfere with the Site's operation or security
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights of Formula 1, teams, or drivers

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Our Content

The Site's design, layout, text content (biographies, descriptions), code, and compilation of data are owned by PITWALL.DIRECTORY and protected by copyright laws.

4.2 Third-Party Content

Certain content on the Site belongs to third parties:

  • Formula 1 Trademarks: "Formula 1," "F1," team names, and logos are trademarks of Formula One Licensing BV
  • Driver Images: Driver photographs are sourced from publicly available resources and used under fair use for informational purposes
  • Race Data: Live race data is provided by the OpenF1 API
  • Historical Data: Historical statistics are compiled from publicly available sources

4.3 Fair Use

We believe our use of Formula 1-related trademarks, images, and data constitutes fair use for the following reasons:

  • Non-commercial, informational purpose
  • Transformative use (database, statistics, educational content)
  • No market substitution for official F1 products
  • Minimal use necessary for identification and commentary

5. Disclaimers

5.1 No Official Affiliation

PITWALL.DIRECTORY is an independent, fan-created resource. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to:

  • Formula 1 (Liberty Media)
  • Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA)
  • Any Formula 1 teams or constructors
  • Any Formula 1 drivers

5.2 Accuracy of Information

While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of information on the Site. Data may contain errors or be outdated. Use the information at your own risk.

Race times, results, and standings are sourced from third-party APIs and databases. We are not responsible for inaccuracies in source data.

5.3 No Warranties

THE SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties of non-infringement
  • Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PITWALL.DIRECTORY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
  • Damages arising from your use or inability to use the Site
  • Damages arising from errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in content
  • Damages arising from third-party content or links

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO ACCESS THE SITE (WHICH IS ZERO, AS THE SITE IS FREE).

7. External Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Wikipedia, official F1 sites). We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of external sites. Use external links at your own risk.

8. Data Sources

We aggregate data from multiple public sources:

  • OpenF1 API: Live race session data and current season results
  • Wikipedia: Historical driver information and biographies
  • Public Archives: Historical race results and statistics from 1950-present

All data is used for informational and educational purposes in accordance with fair use principles.

9. Advertising

The Site displays advertisements through Google AdSense. Advertisements are served by Google and its partners based on your interests and browsing history. We do not control the content of advertisements.

See our Privacy Policy for more information about how advertising works and your opt-out options.

10. User Conduct

You agree to use the Site responsibly and respectfully. We reserve the right to:

  • Block access from IP addresses that abuse the Site
  • Implement rate limiting to prevent excessive scraping
  • Take legal action against violations of these Terms

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PITWALL.DIRECTORY, its operators, and contributors from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use or misuse of the Site
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Site operator resides, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will post the updated Terms on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

17. Acknowledgment

BY USING PITWALL.DIRECTORY, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.