Agreement to Terms
Welcome to Start Calculator! These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the startcalculator.net website ("Service") operated by Calculator Tools LLC ("Company", "we", "us", or "our").
By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.
Our Service provides free online calculator tools for educational, personal, and professional use. We are committed to providing accurate, reliable, and user-friendly calculation tools while maintaining the highest standards of privacy and security.
Service Description and Use
What We Provide
Start Calculator offers a comprehensive collection of free online calculators including:
- Financial calculators (loans, investments, retirement planning)
- Mathematical and statistical tools
- Health and fitness calculators
- Business and tax calculation tools
- Educational and scientific calculators
Permitted Use
You may use our Service for:
- Personal financial planning and calculations
- Educational purposes and learning
- Professional work and business planning
- Research and analysis activities
- Non-commercial personal use
Prohibited Use
You agree not to use the Service for:
- Any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfering with or disrupting the Service
- Using automated tools to access the Service excessively
- Attempting to reverse engineer our calculators or algorithms
Intellectual Property Rights
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Calculator Tools LLC and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.
Our Rights
We retain all rights to our calculator algorithms, formulas, user interface designs, and website content. While the mathematical formulas used in our calculators may be based on public domain or industry-standard equations, our implementation, presentation, and user experience are proprietary.
Your Rights
You retain ownership of any content you submit through our contact forms or feedback systems. By submitting such content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display the content for the purpose of improving our Service.
Accuracy and Reliability
While we strive to provide accurate and reliable calculations, we make no guarantees about the accuracy of our results:
Calculation Accuracy
- Our calculators use industry-standard formulas and algorithms
- We regularly verify calculations against authoritative sources
- Results are provided for informational purposes only
- We recommend consulting professionals for critical decisions
Limitations
- Calculations may not account for all real-world variables
- Results should not be considered as financial or legal advice
- We are not responsible for decisions made based on our calculations
- Users should verify results independently when possible
Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Data Collection
We collect minimal personal information necessary to provide our services. Calculation inputs are processed locally when possible and are not stored permanently unless you explicitly choose to save your calculations.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure data transmission, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Third-Party Services and Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Calculator Tools LLC:
External Calculators
We may provide links to specialized calculators on external websites when we believe they offer valuable functionality not available on our platform. These links are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for analytics, advertising, and website functionality. These services have their own privacy policies and terms of service, which we encourage you to review.
No Responsibility
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You access them at your own risk.
Service Availability and Modifications
Service Availability
We strive to maintain high availability of our Service, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.
Service Modifications
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time with or without notice. We may add new features, remove existing functionality, or change the Service's appearance or behavior.
Updates and Maintenance
We regularly update our calculators to improve accuracy, add new features, and fix bugs. These updates may change calculation results or user interface elements.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Calculator Tools LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation:
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
- Damages resulting from use of our calculation results
- Interruption of service or data loss
- Any damages arising from third-party services
- Consequential damages from financial decisions made based on our calculations
Our total liability to you for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you have paid us, if any, in the twelve months preceding the claim.
Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. CALCULATOR TOOLS LLC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
- Warranties of accuracy, reliability, or completeness
- Warranties that the Service will meet your specific requirements
- Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Warranties regarding the security of the Service
We do not warrant that the Service will be available at all times or that it will be free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, with the arbitration to be held in San Francisco, California.
Jurisdiction
You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located within San Francisco County, California for any legal proceedings that are not subject to arbitration.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms
- Notify users of material changes via email or website notice
- Post the updated Terms on our website
- Provide a summary of significant changes when possible
Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you should discontinue use of the Service.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us