Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using BuildCalc, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site. You must be at least 18 years old to use this Service. By using BuildCalc, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age.

Use of Calculators

BuildCalc provides construction calculators for estimation and planning purposes only. All results are approximations and should not be used as the sole basis for purchasing decisions or structural engineering.

Not Professional Advice

BuildCalc does not provide engineering, architectural, or professional construction advice. The calculators are not a substitute for the services of a licensed contractor, structural engineer, architect, or other qualified professional. You should not rely on calculator results for any decision involving structural integrity, building code compliance, safety, or load-bearing capacity.

Accuracy Disclaimer

While we reference industry-standard formulas and published material specifications, real-world conditions vary. Factors such as material quality, installation methods, site conditions, local codes, and waste can affect actual requirements. Always consult with qualified professionals for critical projects.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. BUILDCALC DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE CALCULATORS WILL PRODUCE ACCURATE, COMPLETE, OR RELIABLE RESULTS. BUILDCALC DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BUILDCALC, ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, AFFILIATES, AND CONTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE, EVEN IF BUILDCALC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES ARISING FROM MATERIAL SHORTAGES, OVERAGES, CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS, PROJECT DELAYS, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR PERSONAL INJURY RESULTING FROM THE USE OF OR RELIANCE ON THESE CALCULATORS. IN NO EVENT SHALL BUILDCALC'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless BuildCalc, its owners, operators, employees, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the calculators or the Service; (b) your reliance on any calculation results for purchasing, construction, or engineering decisions; (c) your violation of these Terms; or (d) your violation of any rights of a third party.

Intellectual Property

All content, designs, and code on BuildCalc are proprietary. You may not copy, reproduce, or redistribute our calculators without written permission. Embed codes are available upon request through our embed request form.

User Submissions

By submitting feedback, tool suggestions, or embed requests, you grant BuildCalc the right to use this information to improve our services. We will not publicly share your personal information without consent.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the United States. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of BuildCalc shall be resolved in accordance with applicable federal and state law.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and BuildCalc regarding the use of the Service.

Changes to Terms

We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of BuildCalc after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.