Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Board Foot Calculator. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at boardfootcalculator.dev and our lumber calculation tools (collectively, the "Service") operated by Board Foot Calculator ("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.

2. Description of Service

Board Foot Calculator provides online tools for calculating lumber volumes, including:

• Board foot calculations using standard industry formulas
• Waste factor calculations for project planning
• Cost estimation based on lumber prices
• Multiple piece calculations for complex projects
• Educational content about lumber measurement
• Export and sharing capabilities

Our Service is provided free of charge for personal and commercial use, subject to these Terms.

3. Acceptable Use

3.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our Service for:

• Personal construction and woodworking projects
• Commercial construction and contracting work
• Educational purposes and learning
• Professional lumber estimation and planning
• Sharing calculations with clients, colleagues, or team members

3.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our Service:

• For any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts
• To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
• To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others
• To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate
• To submit false or misleading information
• To upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code
• To spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape
• For any obscene or immoral purpose
• To interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Service

4. Accuracy and Reliability

4.1 Calculation Accuracy

We strive to provide accurate calculations using standard industry formulas. However, our calculations are provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice.

4.2 User Responsibility

You acknowledge and agree that:

• You are responsible for verifying all calculations before making purchasing decisions
• You should consult with professionals for critical or large-scale projects
• Different suppliers may use different measurement standards
• Local building codes and requirements may affect material calculations
• Environmental factors (moisture, temperature) may affect lumber dimensions

4.3 No Warranty

We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of our calculations or any information provided through the Service.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Board Foot Calculator and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

5.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of any calculations, data, or content you create using our Service. By using our Service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to process and display your calculations for the purpose of providing the Service.

5.3 Feedback

Any feedback, comments, or suggestions you provide regarding our Service may be used by us without restriction or compensation to you.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your information.

Key points regarding your data:

• Most calculation data is stored locally on your device
• We use analytics to improve our Service
• We do not sell or share your personal information
• You can delete your local data at any time

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

7.1 Service Availability

We do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times. We may experience hardware, software, or other problems or need to perform maintenance related to the Service, resulting in interruptions, delays, or errors.

7.2 Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

7.3 Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL BOARD FOOT CALCULATOR, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

7.4 Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action shall not exceed the amount you have paid us in the last six months, or one hundred dollars ($100), whichever is less.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Board Foot Calculator and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees).

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. If you wish to terminate your use of the Service, you may simply discontinue using the Service.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim against Board Foot Calculator, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us. We'll try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting you via email.

11.2 Binding Arbitration

If we can't resolve the dispute informally, you and Board Foot Calculator agree to resolve any claims relating to these Terms or the Service through final and binding arbitration, except as set forth below.

11.3 Exceptions

Either party may seek injunctive relief in court to prevent infringement of intellectual property rights.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Board Foot Calculator regarding the use of the Service, superseding any prior agreements between you and Board Foot Calculator relating to your use of the Service.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

16. Effective Date

These Terms of Service are effective as of January 1, 2024, and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.