Terms of Service
These terms govern your use of Ratio Calculator and outline the rights and responsibilities of both users and our service. Please read them carefully.
Free to Use
Our core calculation tools are provided free of charge for personal and commercial use.
No Warranty
Calculations are provided 'as-is' without warranty. Always verify critical calculations independently.
Fair Use
Use our tools responsibly and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Usage Rights & Restrictions
Clear guidelines on how you can and cannot use our calculation tools.
✅ Permitted Uses
- Personal calculations and academic use
- Commercial projects and professional work
- Educational and research purposes
- Integration into your own projects (with attribution)
- Sharing results and recommendations
❌ Prohibited Uses
- Attempting to reverse engineer our algorithms
- Automated scraping or bulk data extraction
- Using our service for illegal purposes
- Redistributing our content without permission
- Circumventing security or rate limiting measures
Complete Terms of Service
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Ratio Calculator ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.
If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use our service. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any changes to these terms.
Capacity: You represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement. If you are under 18 years of age, you may use our service only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.
2. Description of Service
Ratio Calculator provides online mathematical calculation tools for various ratio and proportion calculations including:
- Basic ratio calculations and proportions
- Aspect ratio calculators for design and media
- Golden ratio and mathematical proportion tools
- Specialized calculators for professional applications
Service Availability: We strive to maintain 99.9% uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control.
Service Evolution: We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue any aspect of the service at any time with or without notice.
3. User Responsibilities
Appropriate Use: You agree to use our service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms. You are responsible for ensuring your use complies with applicable laws and regulations.
Calculation Verification: While we strive for accuracy, you are responsible for verifying all calculation results, especially for critical applications. Never rely solely on our calculations for safety-critical, financial, or life-dependent decisions.
Account Security: If you create an account with us in the future, you are responsible for maintaining the security of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
Prohibited Activities: You agree not to:
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
- Use automated tools to access our service beyond normal browsing
- Interfere with or disrupt our service or servers
- Use our service to violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Attempt to reverse engineer our calculation algorithms
4. Disclaimers and Limitations
No Warranty: THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Calculation Accuracy: While we implement rigorous testing and quality control, we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy of all calculations. Users must verify results independently, especially for critical applications.
Professional Advice: Our calculators are tools only and do not constitute professional advice in engineering, finance, design, or any other field. Consult qualified professionals for critical decisions.
Limitation of Liability: IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.
5. Intellectual Property
Our Rights: The Service, including all content, features, and functionality, is owned by Ratio Calculator and protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Your Rights: You retain ownership of any content you input into our calculators. We do not claim ownership of your calculation inputs or results.
Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for your personal or business purposes in accordance with these terms.
Attribution: If you integrate our calculation results into your own projects or publications, we appreciate (but do not require) attribution to Ratio Calculator.
6. 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 Processing: Most calculations are performed locally in your browser and are not transmitted to our servers. Any data we do collect is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Your Rights: You have certain rights regarding your personal data under applicable privacy laws, including GDPR and CCPA. See our Privacy Policy for details.
7. Termination
Termination by You: You may stop using our service at any time. If you have an account with us, you may delete it at any time.
Termination by Us: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the service at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.
Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.
8. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Ratio Calculator, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:
- Your use of and access to the Service
- Your violation of any term of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party right, including any copyright, property, or privacy right
- Any claim that your use of the Service caused damage to a third party
9. Governing Law and Disputes
Governing Law: These terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where our service is operated, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising out of or relating to these terms or the Service shall be resolved through good faith negotiations. If negotiations fail, disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of competent jurisdiction.
Class Action Waiver: You agree that any arbitration or legal proceeding shall be limited to the dispute between you and us individually. You will not participate in a class action or class-wide arbitration.
10. Miscellaneous
Entire Agreement: These terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.
Modifications: We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and posting a notice on our website.
Severability: If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
Assignment: We may assign our rights and obligations under these terms without your consent. You may not assign your rights under these terms without our prior written consent.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please review our Privacy Policy first, as it may contain the information you're looking for.
For legal notices or formal communications regarding these terms, you may contact us through the contact information provided on our website.
Effective Date: These terms are effective as of the "Last Updated" date shown at the top of this page.
Terms Summary
Our terms are designed to be fair and transparent. Use our tools responsibly, verify critical calculations, and respect intellectual property rights.