Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to CalculatorForge.com! By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and CalculatorForge.com regarding your use of our calculator tools and services.
About Our Service
CalculatorForge.com provides free online calculators and tools designed to help users perform various calculations quickly and accurately. Our services include:
- Financial Calculators: Loan, mortgage, investment, and budgeting tools
- Mathematical Calculators: Scientific, algebraic, and statistical calculators
- Unit Converters: Length, weight, temperature, and currency conversion tools
- Specialized Calculators: Health, fitness, home improvement, and time-based calculators
- Educational Resources: Guides, tutorials, and calculation explanations
Use of Our Services
Permitted Uses
You may use CalculatorForge.com for:
Personal and Educational Use: Perform calculations for personal, educational, or informational purposes.
Business Use: Use our calculators for business planning, analysis, and decision-making (subject to accuracy disclaimers).
Research and Analysis: Utilize our tools for academic research, financial planning, and professional analysis.
Sharing Results: Share calculation results with others, provided you include appropriate attribution when required.
Prohibited Uses
You may not use our services for:
Illegal Activities: Any purpose that violates local, state, national, or international laws or regulations.
Harmful Content: Uploading, transmitting, or distributing harmful, threatening, abusive, or defamatory content.
System Interference: Attempting to disrupt, damage, or interfere with our website, servers, or networks.
Unauthorized Access: Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems, accounts, or data.
Commercial Exploitation: Scraping, copying, or redistributing our content without permission for commercial purposes.
Misrepresentation: Impersonating others or misrepresenting your identity or affiliation.
Spam and Abuse: Sending unsolicited communications or engaging in abusive behavior.
User Accounts and Registration
Account Creation
While most of our services are available without registration, you may choose to create an account for enhanced features such as:
- Saving calculation history
- Accessing personalized calculator settings
- Receiving newsletters and updates
Account Responsibilities
If you create an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Keep your account information updated
- Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
- Be responsible for all activities under your account
Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities.
Accuracy and Disclaimers
Calculation Accuracy
Best Effort Accuracy: We strive to provide accurate calculations using industry-standard formulas and methods.
No Guarantees: While we work diligently to ensure accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all calculations will be error-free or suitable for your specific needs.
User Responsibility: You are responsible for verifying the accuracy of calculations and their appropriateness for your intended use.
Complex Calculations: For complex financial, legal, or professional calculations, we recommend consulting with qualified professionals.
Limitation of Liability
Educational Purpose: Our calculators are provided for educational and informational purposes only.
Professional Advice: Our tools do not constitute professional financial, legal, tax, or investment advice.
Independent Verification: Always verify important calculations with appropriate professionals or authoritative sources.
Risk Assumption: You assume all risks associated with using our calculators and any decisions based on their results.
Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content
Proprietary Rights: All content on CalculatorForge.com, including calculators, designs, text, graphics, logos, and software, is our property or licensed to us.
Trademark Protection: “CalculatorForge” and related marks are our trademarks. Unauthorized use is prohibited.
Copyright Protection: Our website content is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution is prohibited.
User Content
User Submissions: Any content you submit (comments, feedback, suggestions) becomes our property and may be used for improving our services.
License Grant: By submitting content, you grant us a perpetual, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute such content.
Responsibility: You are responsible for ensuring that any content you submit does not violate third-party rights.
Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our services, you consent to our privacy practices as described in our Privacy Policy.
Data Usage
Calculation Data: Most calculations are processed locally in your browser and are not stored on our servers.
Analytics: We may collect anonymized usage data to improve our services.
Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze site usage.
Third-Party Services and Links
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:
- The content or practices of third-party sites
- Any transactions or interactions with third parties
- The accuracy of information on external sites
Third-Party Services
We may integrate with third-party services for:
- Analytics and site improvement
- Payment processing (if applicable)
- Email communications
- Security and fraud prevention
Website Availability and Maintenance
Service Availability
Best Effort: We strive to maintain continuous service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access.
Maintenance: We may perform scheduled maintenance that temporarily affects service availability.
Technical Issues: We are not liable for service interruptions due to technical issues, server problems, or external factors.
Updates and Changes
Service Improvements: We may update, modify, or discontinue features or services at any time.
Notification: We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes.
Continued Use: Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
Disclaimers of Warranties
“As Is” Basis
Our services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
Specific Disclaimers
We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:
- Accuracy: Warranties regarding the accuracy of calculations
- Fitness: Warranties of fitness for a particular purpose
- Merchantability: Warranties of merchantability
- Non-Infringement: Warranties regarding non-infringement of third-party rights
- Uninterrupted Service: Warranties of uninterrupted or error-free service
Limitation of Liability
Scope of Limitation
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CalculatorForge.com shall not be liable for:
Direct Damages: Any direct damages arising from your use of our services.
Indirect Damages: Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.
Business Losses: Lost profits, business interruption, or loss of business opportunities.
Data Loss: Loss of data or information.
Third-Party Actions: Actions or omissions of third parties.
Maximum Liability
Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of our services shall not exceed $100 or the amount you paid for services (if any), whichever is less.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CalculatorForge.com, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of our services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Any content you submit or transmit
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
Applicable Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles.
Dispute Resolution
Preferred Method: We encourage resolving disputes through direct communication before pursuing legal action.
Jurisdiction: Any legal proceedings shall be conducted in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].
Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class-action lawsuits.
Modification of Terms
Right to Modify
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted on our website.
Notification of Changes
Material Changes: We will provide reasonable notice of material changes through:
- Website notifications
- Email notifications (if you have provided an email address)
- Prominent display on our homepage
Continued Use: Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
Version Control
Effective Date: The effective date at the top of these Terms indicates when they were last updated.
Historical Versions: Previous versions of these Terms are available upon request.
Termination
Termination Rights
By You: You may stop using our services at any time.
By Us: We may terminate or suspend your access for violations of these Terms or for any other reason.
Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use our services ceases immediately.
Survival
The following provisions survive termination:
- Intellectual property rights
- Disclaimers and limitations of liability
- Indemnification obligations
- Governing law and jurisdiction
Contact Information
General Inquiries
For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:
https://calculatorforge.com/contact-us/
Email: admin@calculatorforge.com
Subject Line: Terms of Use Inquiry
Legal Notices
For legal notices, service of process, or other legal communications:
Email: admin@calculatorforge.com
Subject Line: Legal Notice
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CalculatorForge.com regarding your use of our services.
Acknowledgment
By using CalculatorForge.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.
Professional Disclaimer
Important Notice: The calculators and tools provided on CalculatorForge.com are for informational and educational purposes only. They should not be used as a substitute for professional advice from qualified professionals such as:
- Financial Advisors: For investment and financial planning decisions
- Accountants: For tax calculations and accounting matters
- Engineers: For technical and engineering calculations
- Healthcare Professionals: For health and medical calculations
- Legal Professionals: For legal and regulatory compliance matters
Always consult with appropriate professionals for important decisions affecting your finances, health, business, or legal matters.
These Terms of Use are effective as of the date listed above and apply to all use of CalculatorForge.com. We appreciate your compliance with these terms and your use of our services.