Terms of Service
Terms of Service
Table of Contents
Quick links to the main sections of this policy.
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Tip Calculator. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website and services (collectively, the "Service").
By accessing or using our website, you confirm that you:
- • Are at least 13 years of age
- • Have read and understood these Terms
- • Agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy
If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at: [email protected]
2. Description of Service
2.1 What We Provide
Tip Calculator is a free, web-based tool that helps users:
- • Calculate tip amounts based on a bill total and tip percentage
- • Split bills among multiple people
- • Access tipping guides and etiquette information for various countries and service industries
- • Save calculation preferences locally in their browser
Our Service is provided free of charge and does not require registration or account creation.
2.2 Service Availability
We strive to maintain continuous availability of our Service, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:
- • Scheduled maintenance
- • Technical issues beyond our control
- • Third-party service outages (hosting, CDN, etc.)
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without prior notice.
2.3 Free Service
Our Service is currently provided at no cost to users. We reserve the right to introduce optional paid features in the future. Any such changes will be communicated in advance, and free core features will remain accessible.
3. Disclaimer of Warranties
3.1 "As Is" Basis
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
The service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy or completeness of content, and uninterrupted or error-free operation.
3.2 Calculator Accuracy Disclaimer
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
The tip calculations provided by our tool are for informational and convenience purposes only.
While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, we make no representations or warranties that:
- • Calculation results are free from errors
- • Results are appropriate for your specific situation
- • Tipping recommendations reflect current local customs or expectations
You are solely responsible for verifying any calculation before making a payment. We strongly recommend double-checking results, especially for large bills or group payments.
We shall not be liable for any financial loss, overpayment, underpayment, or social consequences arising from reliance on our calculator results.
3.3 Tipping Guide Disclaimer
Tipping customs and expectations vary widely by region, establishment, and individual circumstance. The tipping guides and recommendations provided on our website:
- • Reflect general cultural norms and may not apply to every situation
- • Are based on research current at the time of writing and may become outdated
- • Should not be treated as professional financial or social advice
- • Do not account for local laws, establishment policies, or personal service quality assessments
Always use your own judgment when deciding how much to tip.
4. Limitation of Liability
4.1 General Limitation
⚠️ Liability Limitation
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Tip Calculator and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages; loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities; financial loss resulting from use of or reliance on our calculator; damages arising from service interruptions or errors; or any other damages arising out of or related to your use of the Service.
This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory under which damages are claimed and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
4.2 Maximum Liability Cap
In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. In no event shall our total liability to you exceed USD $10 (ten US dollars).
4.3 Essential Basis of the Bargain
You acknowledge that we have offered the Service free of charge in reliance upon the limitations of liability and disclaimers set forth in these Terms, and that such provisions form an essential basis of the agreement between us.
5. Acceptable Use Policy
5.1 Permitted Uses
5.2 Prohibited Uses
You agree NOT to use our Service to:
5.3 Ad Interaction Policy
If our website displays advertisements served by Google AdSense, you agree not to:
- • Click on advertisements for any reason other than genuine interest
- • Encourage others to click on advertisements artificially
- • Use any tool or method to generate fraudulent ad impressions or clicks
Violation of this policy may result in your IP being blocked from accessing our Service and will be reported to Google.
6. Intellectual Property
6.1 Our Content
All content on this website — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, calculator design, user interface elements, tipping guides, and code — is the property of Tip Calculator and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
6.2 What You May Do
- • Share links to our website
- • Quote brief excerpts from our content for non-commercial purposes, with clear attribution and a link back to our website
- • Use our calculator for personal or commercial decision-making
6.3 What You May Not Do
- • Copy, reproduce, or republish our content in full without permission
- • Create derivative works based on our design or content
- • Use our brand name, logo, or trademarks without written permission
- • Frame or mirror our website on another domain
- • Claim ownership of any content created by us
6.4 User-Submitted Content
Our website does not currently accept user-submitted content. If this changes in the future, applicable terms will be added to this section.
6.5 DMCA Notice
If you believe any content on our website infringes your copyright, please send a notice to: [email protected]
Your notice should include:
- • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
- • Identification of the infringing material and its location on our site
- • Your contact information
- • A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
- • A statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
7. Third-Party Services & Advertising
7.1 Google AdSense
Our website may display advertisements provided by Google AdSense. If shown, those advertisements are governed by Google's terms and policies. We are not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements or the products and services they promote.
Clicking on advertisements will take you to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of those websites.
7.2 Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to understand website usage when analytics is enabled. Your use of our Service is also governed by Google's Terms of Service available at: https://policies.google.com/terms
7.3 Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites for reference purposes (e.g., in tipping guides). These links are provided for convenience only.
We do not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content or practices of any third-party websites. Visiting external links is at your own risk.
7.4 Hosting Services
Our website is hosted on Vercel. Use of our Service is subject to Vercel's infrastructure terms available at: https://vercel.com/legal/terms
8. Privacy
Your use of our Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Please review our Privacy Policy at: /privacy
The Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information, including our use of cookies and Google AdSense.
For a detailed breakdown of cookie categories, consent controls, and Google advertising cookies, review our Cookie Policy.
9. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Tip Calculator and its operators from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:
- • Your use of or access to the Service
- • Your violation of these Terms
- • Your violation of any third-party rights
- • Any content you submit or transmit through the Service
- • Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
10. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
10.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. As an internationally accessible web service, we comply with the laws of the jurisdictions in which our users reside to the extent required by applicable law.
10.2 Informal Resolution
Before filing any formal legal claim, you agree to first contact us at [email protected] and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will make good faith efforts to resolve any dispute within 30 days of receiving your notice.
10.3 Binding Arbitration (US Users)
For users in the United States, any dispute that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify.
You waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.
10.4 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
11. 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 this page
- • Post the revised Terms on this page
Material changes will be indicated by a notice on our homepage for a reasonable period after the change takes effect.
Your continued use of the Service after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Service.
12. Termination
12.1 By You
You may stop using our Service at any time. There is no account to delete, but you may clear your browser's localStorage to remove any locally stored data associated with your use.
12.2 By Us
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Service at any time, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or applicable law, including but not limited to:
- • Ad click fraud
- • Automated scraping or abuse of our infrastructure
- • Any other conduct we deem harmful to our Service or users
12.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease. Sections 3, 4, 6, 9, and 10 shall survive termination of these Terms.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:
You can also use our Contact page for general questions, bug reports, and privacy-related follow-up.
We will respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.
Tip Calculator
[email protected]