Terms and Conditions

Last updated: October 24, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to Care Calculator. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website and care rate calculator tool. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Acceptance of Terms

By using our website and calculator tool, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

Description of Service

Care Calculator provides:

• Rate Calculator: A tool to help care agencies estimate appropriate hourly rates
• Educational Content: Guides and resources about care industry pricing and business practices
• Information Resources: Industry insights and best practices

Use of Our Services

Permitted Use

You may use our services for:

• Calculating care rates for legitimate business purposes
• Accessing educational content and resources
• General information and research

Prohibited Use

You may not:

• Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the service
• Use automated tools to access the service without permission
• Misrepresent yourself or provide false information
• Infringe on intellectual property rights

Calculator Tool Disclaimer

Estimates Only

Our calculator provides estimates only and should not be considered:

• Professional financial advice
• Legally binding rate recommendations
• Guaranteed accurate pricing models
• Substitute for professional consultation

Your Responsibility

You are responsible for:

• Verifying all calculations independently
• Ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations
• Making informed business decisions based on your specific circumstances
• Consulting with professional advisors as needed

No Warranty

We make no warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of calculator results. Use at your own discretion and risk.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by Care Calculator or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

User License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our services for personal or business purposes in accordance with these Terms.

Restrictions

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or create derivative works
• Sell, license, or redistribute our content
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices
• Reverse engineer our software

User Content and Feedback

Your Content

Any content you provide (feedback, suggestions, etc.) may be used by us without compensation or attribution.

No Confidentiality

Do not submit confidential or proprietary information through our website.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which governs how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Availability

We strive to maintain service availability but make no guarantees about uptime or uninterrupted access.

"As Is" Basis

Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Care Calculator shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services.

Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for any claims shall not exceed the amount you paid us for the services (which is currently £0 as our services are free).

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Care Calculator from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

• Posting updated Terms on our website
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Providing reasonable notice when possible

Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Termination

By You

You may stop using our services at any time.

By Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services at our discretion, including for violation of these Terms.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use our services ceases, but these Terms will continue to apply to prior use.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of England and Wales.

Severability

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

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Care Calculator regarding our services.

Contact Information

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

Email: [Insert your email address]
Address: [Insert your business address]

Consumer Rights

If you are a consumer in the UK or EU, you may have additional rights under applicable consumer protection laws that cannot be waived by these Terms.

Professional Advice Disclaimer

The information and tools provided on this website are for general informational purposes only and do not constitute professional, financial, legal, or business advice. Always consult with qualified professionals for advice specific to your situation.