Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Rent Split Calculator ("the Service," "we," "us," or "our"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

What We Provide

Rent Split Calculator is a free online tool that helps roommates calculate fair rent divisions using various methods:

• Equal Split: Divide rent and utilities equally among all roommates
• Room Size-Based: Calculate based on bedroom square footage
• Income-Based: Proportional split based on roommates' income levels
• Custom Shares: User-defined proportional splitting

What We Don't Provide

• Legal advice or binding agreements
• Financial planning or budgeting advice
• Dispute resolution services
• Guaranteed accuracy for all situations
• Data storage or account management

3. User Responsibilities

Appropriate Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are responsible for:

• Providing accurate information for calculations
• Verifying results before making financial decisions
• Understanding the limitations of automated calculations
• Respecting the rights of other users
• Complying with all applicable laws and regulations

4. Disclaimers and Limitations

Accuracy Limitations

While we strive for accuracy, our calculations:

• Are based on information you provide
• Use simplified mathematical formulas
• May not account for all variables in your situation
• Should be verified independently
• Are subject to user input errors

Service Availability

We make no guarantees about:

• Continuous availability of the service
• Freedom from interruptions or errors
• Compatibility with all devices and browsers
• Future feature availability

5. Limitation of Liability

No Liability for Calculations

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Rent Split Calculator shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages resulting from:

• Use or inability to use our service
• Reliance on calculation results
• Financial decisions based on our calculations
• Roommate disputes or disagreements
• Errors or omissions in calculations
• Service interruptions or technical issues
• Data loss or corruption
• Third-party actions or content

Maximum Liability

In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action exceed zero dollars ($0.00), as this is a free service.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Rights

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

Your Rights

You retain ownership of any data you input into our calculators. You may:

• Use calculation results for personal purposes
• Share results with roommates
• Print or save results
• Copy numerical results for your records

Restrictions

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
• Remove or alter any proprietary notices
• Use our content for commercial purposes without permission

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our data practices are governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Key points:

• Financial data is processed locally in your browser
• We do not store your calculation inputs
• Limited analytics data may be collected (see Privacy Policy)
• You can opt out of tracking via Do-Not-Track settings

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service 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:

• Content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites
• Damage or loss caused by use of third-party services
• Accuracy of information on external sites

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

9. Modifications to Service and Terms

Service Changes

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue the Service temporarily or permanently
• Add, remove, or modify features
• Change calculation methods or formulas
• Update the user interface

Terms Changes

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be:

• Posted on this page with an updated "Last Modified" date
• Effective immediately upon posting
• Highlighted with a notice for significant changes

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

10. Termination

Termination by You

You may stop using our Service at any time. Since we don't store your data, simply closing your browser effectively ends your session.

Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend access to our Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including:

• Breach of these Terms
• Abusive or harmful behavior
• Technical or security concerns
• Legal requirements

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the Service shall be resolved through:

1. Informal Resolution: Good faith attempt to resolve disputes directly
2. Mediation: Binding mediation if informal resolution fails
3. Arbitration: Final binding arbitration for unresolved matters

Class Action Waiver

Any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

12. Accessibility and Compliance

Accessibility Commitment

We strive to make our Service accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We aim to comply with:

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements
• Section 508 standards where applicable

Accessibility Support

If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us with details about the issue and your assistive technology setup.

13. International Use

The Service is controlled and operated from the United States. We make no representations that the Service is appropriate or available for use in other locations. Users accessing the Service from other jurisdictions do so at their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

14. 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.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Rent Split Calculator regarding the Service and supersede all prior understandings, agreements, and negotiations.

16. Contact Information

These terms are written in plain English to promote understanding and transparency.