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What ValueDoc deliberately doesn't do

ValueDoc is a record book. It records what was done to your vehicle and reminds you of due dates. It doesn't decide anything for you. So you know where you stand, here is what we leave out on purpose.

For all vehicles

• No statement about condition. ValueDoc never says “brakes OK” or “tyres good”. Whether a part is worn out can only be told by looking at the part, or by the workshop.
• Kilometre intervals are guide values. The suggestions for chain, brake pads, tyres or oil changes are based on experience, not manufacturer specifications. We remind you, nothing more. Your vehicle's manual and the workshop take precedence.
• No kilometres in the background. No GPS, no Strava, no fitness account. You read the odometer and enter a number. That's enough for reminders and doesn't reveal where you ride.
• The AI only reads text. It recognises date, amount, workshop or type plate on photos. It doesn't assess wear from photos, give repair instructions or state torque settings or limits. False reassurance about brakes or steering would be dangerous.
• No tyre pressure, no settings. Pressure, suspension and torque values are in the manual or on the tyre. Tables from the internet are often unreliable.
• No workshop ratings and no workshop network. You enter who did the work, or “self”.
• No social network. Nobody sees your vehicles unless you share a link.

Bicycle and e-bike

• No official register. You can report a vehicle as stolen in ValueDoc, and anyone can check the number. But ValueDoc only knows reports from its users, not police searches. “Not reported” doesn't mean “clean”. Reports come from users; ValueDoc doesn't check them and gives no guarantee for them.
• No buying recommendations for parts. Which chain or pad fits is up to the workshop or the manufacturer.

Battery

• ValueDoc is not the official EU battery passport. From 18 February 2027 the manufacturer provides that for new batteries. ValueDoc is your personal record alongside it.
• We don't measure the battery. You copy the health (for example “92 %”) from the workshop's test report or the manufacturer's app. ValueDoc doesn't read any control electronics.
• No statement on safety. Whether a battery is still safe after a fall, water or heat is a question for a specialist workshop. We also give no information on shipping, disposal or dangerous goods.

Scooter, motorbike and car

• No substitute for the registration document or inspection report. ValueDoc reminds you of the roadworthiness test (HU/TÜV in Germany), but checks nothing and doesn't replace documents you have to carry.
• No error log, no OBD. We don't connect to any vehicle.
• No residual value. We don't estimate a price. A complete record helps when selling; the price is set by the market and the condition.

House and home battery

• No energy certificate and no renovation roadmap. Only authorised people may issue these. ValueDoc collects the documents so that it goes quickly when the time comes.
• No subsidy commitment. Whether a measure is subsidised is decided by the funding body before work starts. ValueDoc only records what was done.
• Values from the energy certificate are taken over by the app exactly as they appear there. ValueDoc doesn't check whether the certificate is still correct or valid.
• No expert assessment. Service lives of heating, roof or windows are common guide values, not an inspection of structure, damp or safety.
• Plans are never public. Floor plans and drawings don't appear in any normal share link. Only if you explicitly give a professional business access with documents can they see them, and you can end that at any time.

Selling and sharing

• We don't check invoices for authenticity. The book shows whether an entry comes from you and which receipt is attached. ValueDoc can't say whether work was done properly.
• No marketplace. We don't sell anything and don't find buyers.

Statutory warranty, tax, defects and subsidies

• Everything here is a guide value, without guarantee. ValueDoc is not legal or tax advice. If in doubt, ask a lawyer, tax adviser or consumer advice centre.
• Statutory warranty: we count 2 years from the invoice date. For construction work on a house it depends on the country set in your account: Germany 5 years (Section 634a BGB), Austria 3 years (Section 933 ABGB), Switzerland 5 years (Art. 371 OR), other EU country 2 years (EU minimum). For “other country” we don't calculate anything. The actual start (usually acceptance of the work), different contracts, manufacturer guarantees or private purchases may differ. ValueDoc doesn't check whether a claim exists.
• Tax (Germany only): we calculate the “deductible amount” as 20 % of the labour cost you enter, at most 1,200 € per year (Section 35a of the German Income Tax Act, EStG). Whether and how much the tax office accepts depends on your case, for example whether it was paid by bank transfer, whether it was subsidised or whether you have other tradesperson costs.
• Country and language: the country in your account switches currency, date format and suggested due dates (such as “Pickerl” in Austria, “MFK” in Switzerland) and hides what doesn't apply there. The tax overview and the subsidy note are only available for Germany. We only roughly reflect other countries' rules; if in doubt, your contract and the law of your country apply. The English translation is an aid; the German texts, imprint and privacy policy are authoritative.
• Defects and planned measures are your own notes. Estimated costs are not a quote, and an open defect is not a formal notice of defect to the business. You have to send that to the business yourself.
• Inbox by email: what the app reads from mails and attachments may be wrong or incomplete. That's why nothing goes into the book unchecked. ValueDoc doesn't check whether a mail really comes from the business named. We don't guarantee that every mail arrives. Assigning mails sent to your account address by keywords, frame number or known senders is a suggestion and can be wrong; please check with every draft that the file is right. Readable addresses can be guessed, which is why ads or unrelated mail only ever land in “To review”.
• Your value: the overview adds up the amounts you entered, split into with and without receipt. That is not a market value and not an estimate of what you would get when selling. “Complete” only checks a few simple points (proof of purchase, frame number or energy data, service in the last year, receipts, photo). The tax figure is the same guide value as in the tax overview. The subsidy note is general and not subsidy advice; whether and how much funding is available depends on your case and current conditions (BAFA, KfW). It only appears if Germany is set as the country.
• Questions from professionals are simple requests. They are not a notice of defect, not a deadline and not a legal declaration. Whether and when someone answers is not up to ValueDoc.
• Reminders are a service without guarantee. You have to keep track of deadlines yourself, even if a mail doesn't arrive.

API, units and property management

• No service charge statement. Units and “to clarify” help you sort invoices. ValueDoc doesn't allocate costs, doesn't check whether costs can be passed on to tenants under the German Operating Costs Ordinance and doesn't produce a statement. That stays with you, your property manager or your tax adviser.
• ValueDoc doesn't check what comes in via the API. Details that a program, a business or an AI like Claude creates with your key appear in the file exactly as sent, with the note “via API from …”. They are only correct if the source is correct. Submitted receipts first go to “To review”.
• Deleting is not possible via the API. Only you can delete files, entries and receipts, in the app.
• No availability commitment. The API may change or be temporarily unavailable. We announce changes on the API page. It isn't intended for processes that can't continue without ValueDoc.
• No legal or tax advice. All deadlines, costs and notes, including via the API, are guide values without guarantee.

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As of 31 October 2026