Terms of Service

Last Updated: May 24, 2026

NOTICE: By using this site or our SMS/messaging services, you agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service (the "Terms") are a binding agreement between you and Tipton Motor Sales, doing business as Tipton Ford Brownsville ("we", "us", "our", or "Tipton Ford Brownsville"). By accessing or using www.tiptonfordbrownsvilletx.com (the "Site"), our text-messaging programs, our forms, or any related service (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.

2. Who We Are

Business name (legal): Tipton Motor Sales
Doing business as: Tipton Ford Brownsville
Address: 3840 N. Expressway, Brownsville, TX 78526
Phone (Main): 956-594-6479
Phone (Sales): 956-594-6478
Email: sales@tiptonfordbrownsvilletx.com

3. Description of the Services

The Services include this website, our vehicle inventory listings, request and contact forms, financing applications, scheduling tools, and our SMS / text-messaging programs used to communicate about appointments, vehicle availability, service status, and promotional offers. Vehicle information is provided for general reference and is not a binding offer; pricing, availability, and specifications are subject to change without notice.

4. SMS / Text-Messaging Program Terms (A2P 10DLC)

This section describes the terms that apply to our SMS messaging programs. By providing your mobile number on any opt-in form on the Site, by giving verbal consent, or by texting us a keyword we publish, you agree to receive text messages from Tipton Motor Sales d/b/a Tipton Ford Brownsville at the number you provided.

4.1 Program description

Our SMS program is used to send sales updates, appointment reminders, vehicle availability and order updates, service status, promotional and informational offers, and customer-care follow-ups related to our dealership and the inventory we offer.

4.2 Consent

You provide express written consent to receive SMS messages from us when you (a) submit a web form on the Site that includes a consent checkbox and your mobile number, (b) provide your mobile number in person or by phone with verbal consent, (c) text a keyword we publish to our SMS short or long code, or (d) check a consent box on a paper or kiosk form at our location. Consent is not a condition of purchase.

4.3 Message frequency

Message frequency varies based on your interaction with us.

4.4 Cost

Message and data rates may apply. Contact your wireless carrier for details about your messaging plan.

4.5 How to stop messages (STOP)

You can cancel the SMS service at any time by replying STOP (or any of the universally recognized opt-out keywords such as STOPALL, UNSUBSCRIBE, CANCEL, END, or QUIT) to any message we send. After you reply STOP, we will send one final confirmation message and will not send you any additional messages unless you opt back in.

4.6 How to get help (HELP)

For support at any time reply HELP to any of our messages, or contact us at sales@tiptonfordbrownsvilletx.com or 956-594-6479.

4.7 Carriers

Carriers (including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, U.S. Cellular, Boost, MetroPCS, and others) are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

4.8 Privacy

Information collected through our SMS program will not be shared with third parties for their marketing or promotional purposes. We use your information solely to deliver and improve the SMS service and our related dealership services. See our Privacy Policy for full details on how we collect, use, and protect personal information.

5. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, and capable of forming a binding contract to use the Services. By using the Services you represent that you meet these requirements and that you are providing accurate information about yourself.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to use the Services to:

  • Violate any law or regulation;
  • Provide false, misleading, or fraudulent information;
  • Interfere with, probe, or disrupt the Site, its servers, or its networks;
  • Use any automated tool, bot, scraper, or similar method to access the Services except for publicly accessible search-engine indexing;
  • Submit content that is unlawful, defamatory, infringing, or violates the rights of others;
  • Send unsolicited commercial messages or "spam" to or through our Services.

We do not buy, sell, broker, or resell consumer leads, and our Services may not be used in connection with any such activity.

7. Vehicle Listings, Pricing, and Availability

While we make reasonable efforts to keep vehicle listings, pricing, mileage, equipment, and availability current, errors and delays can occur. All vehicle prices, incentives, options, and availability are subject to verification by our dealership and may change at any time without notice. Photographs are for illustration only and may not show the exact vehicle. Tax, title, license, registration, dealer fees, optional equipment, and government fees are not included unless explicitly stated.

8. Forms, Applications, and Financing

Forms and applications submitted through the Site (including financing applications, contact requests, and trade-in evaluations) do not create a binding contract for sale, lease, financing, or any service. Final terms are subject to credit approval, vehicle availability, and execution of a separate written agreement. Information submitted is used solely to respond to your inquiry and as described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may include links to third-party sites, services, manufacturers, or financing partners. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party site or service. Your use of third-party sites is subject to the terms and policies of those third parties.

10. Intellectual Property

The Site, including all text, images, logos, vehicle imagery, layout, code, and other content (excluding third-party content) is owned by Tipton Motor Sales or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual-property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any portion of the Site except for personal, non-commercial viewing.

"Ford" and the Ford oval logo are trademarks of Ford Motor Company, used here in connection with our authorized dealer relationship.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ACCURACY OF VEHICLE INFORMATION. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL DIMAS MOTORS LLC OR ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR DATA) ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SERVICES, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100).

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Tipton Motor Sales and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of any third party.

14. Modifications

We may modify these Terms at any time by posting an updated version on the Site. Changes become effective when posted. Your continued use of the Services after a change indicates your acceptance of the modified Terms. Material changes affecting SMS programs will be communicated as required by applicable law and carrier rules.

15. Governing Law and Venue

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services that is not subject to arbitration shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Cameron County, Texas, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect, and the invalid provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

17. Contact

Questions about these Terms, our SMS programs, or our Services should be sent to:

Tipton Motor Sales d/b/a Tipton Ford Brownsville
3840 N. Expressway, Brownsville, TX 78526
Email: sales@tiptonfordbrownsvilletx.com
Phone: 956-594-6479