Terms of Service

By using our Services, you represent that:

• You are at least 18 years of age
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You will use the Services in compliance with all applicable laws
• You will not use Service results as the sole basis for septic system design

SepticCalculator.com provides free online tools to estimate septic tank sizes, drainfield requirements, pump schedules, and related costs based on user inputs and general state guidelines. The Services are intended for educational and informational purposes only and do not replace professional site evaluation, soil percolation tests, licensed septic system design, or local health department approval.

Our Services are provided for personal, non-commercial use. You agree not to:

• Use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Services
• Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers
• Upload viruses, malware, or other harmful content
• Scrape, copy, or reproduce our content without permission
• Use automated systems (bots) to access the Services

Our Services are supported by advertising. By using the Services, you agree that we may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense. These advertisements may be targeted based on information collected through cookies and similar technologies.

For more information about how advertising data is collected and used, and your choices regarding personalized advertising, please see our Privacy Policy.

The Services, including all content, features, and functionality, are owned by SepticCalculator.com and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise exploit our content without prior written permission, except as explicitly permitted by these Terms.

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information provided. State regulations and requirements may change without notice, and local requirements may differ significantly from state guidelines. Always consult with licensed septic professionals and your local health department.

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We do not warrant that:

• The information on our website is complete, accurate, or current
• The Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Any errors or defects will be corrected
• The Services will meet your specific requirements

You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for consulting licensed septic professionals and local authorities before making decisions based on information provided through our Services.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SEPTICCALCULATOR.COM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Errors or omissions in calculations or estimates
• Decisions made based on Service calculations
• Septic system installations or modifications
• Reliance on inaccurate or outdated information
• Any other damages arising from use of the Services

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SepticCalculator.com and its operators, officers, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third party's rights.

The Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Services at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms periodically. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of significant changes to these Terms by posting the updated terms on our website.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of competent jurisdiction, as permitted by law.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.