Terms of Service

Welcome to EngMetric. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, calculators, and services. By using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using EngMetric ("Service", "Platform", "Website"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

EngMetric provides a web-based platform with specialized engineering calculators and unit converters for professionals, students, and enthusiasts. Our calculators cover:

• Electronics (Ohm's Law, resistor codes, power calculations)
• Mechanical Engineering (torque, gear ratios, spring rates)
• Structural Engineering (beam deflection, column loads, stress-strain)
• Unit Conversions (length, area, temperature, pressure, etc.)
• General Mathematics (percentages, fractions, Pythagorean theorem)

3. Use License and Restrictions

3.1 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Service for personal or commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

3.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to:

• Scrape or Download: Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to systematically download or copy our content
• Reverse Engineer: Attempt to decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer our calculators or algorithms
• Create Derivative Works: Copy, modify, or create competing services based on our calculators
• Remove Attribution: Remove watermarks, copyright notices, or attribution from our content
• Violate Laws: Use our Service in any way that violates local, state, national, or international law
• Abuse the Service: Overload, interfere with, or disrupt the Service or servers
• Impersonate Others: Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation
• Transmit Harmful Code: Upload viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Unauthorized Access: Attempt to gain unauthorized access to restricted areas, accounts, or systems

4. Calculator Accuracy and Disclaimer

4.1 No Warranty of Accuracy

We make no representations or warranties regarding:

• Calculation Accuracy: The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any calculation results
• Professional Use: Suitability for professional, commercial, or safety-critical applications
• Error-Free Operation: That the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free

4.2 Your Responsibility to Verify

YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for verifying all calculation results independently. Our calculators are intended as aids and reference tools only.

4.3 Known Limitations

• Calculators may have rounding errors in extreme edge cases
• Results may vary depending on input precision
• Some calculators use simplified formulas for educational purposes
• Real-world conditions may differ from theoretical calculations

4.4 AI-Assisted Content

Some educational content on our platform, including guides and article text, may be created or edited with the assistance of AI tools. All AI-assisted content is reviewed and approved by our team before publication.

Our calculators do not use AI or machine learning — they use deterministic formulas based on published engineering standards (such as IEC 60751, ASTM, and IEEE). Calculation results are produced by mathematical equations, not AI models.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Proprietary Rights

The Service and its original content, features, functionality, calculators, algorithms, code, and proprietary formulas are and will remain the exclusive property of EngMetric and its licensors.

Our calculators, algorithms, and proprietary formulas are protected by:

• Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (UK) and international copyright laws
• Trade secret protections
• Other intellectual property rights

5.2 Trademarks

"EngMetric", our logo, and related marks are trademarks of EngMetric. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

5.3 User-Generated Content

By submitting feedback, suggestions, or other content to us, you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate such content into our Service.

6. User Accounts

6.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. When you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and current information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

6.2 Account Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us at contact@engmetric.com.

7. User Data and Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Key points:

• Calculation Data: Your calculator inputs and results are stored with your account (if logged in)
• Privacy: We do not sell your personal information
• Your Rights: You have rights to access, delete, and port your data (see Privacy Policy)

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 No Liability for Errors

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ENGMETRIC AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM:

• Calculation Errors: Inaccurate or incorrect calculation results
• Reliance on Results: Your use of or reliance on any calculation results
• Professional Losses: Any professional or commercial losses, including lost profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Physical Damage: Property damage, personal injury, or death resulting from use of our calculators
• Service Interruption: Service downtime, unavailability, or data loss

8.2 Cap on Liability

In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages exceed the amount you paid to us in the past 12 months, or $100 USD if you have not paid us, whichever is greater.

8.3 Jurisdiction Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain liabilities. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless EngMetric and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your breach of these Terms
• Your violation of any law or rights of a third party
• Your use of calculator results in professional applications

10. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by EngMetric.

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any such third-party content or services.

11. Pricing and Future Paid Features

EngMetric is currently provided free of charge. All calculators, guides, and core features are available without payment or subscription.

We may introduce optional paid features in the future (such as unlimited calculation history, advanced exports, or priority support). If we do:

• Free access to core calculators will remain available
• Paid subscriptions will be billed in advance on a recurring basis (monthly or annually) and will automatically renew unless cancelled
• You may cancel at any time through your account settings, effective at the end of the current billing period
• We will provide at least 30 days' notice of any pricing changes

12. Modifications to the Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time
• Change calculator formulas, features, or functionality
• Impose limits on certain features or restrict access

We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of significant changes that affect your use of the Service.

13. Changes to These Terms

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

• Posting the new Terms on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Sending an email notification to registered users (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using the Service.

14. Termination

14.1 By Us

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

• Breach of these Terms
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Extended periods of inactivity
• Court order or legal requirement

14.2 By You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

• Deleting your account in account settings
• Emailing us at contact@engmetric.com with subject "Account Deletion Request"

14.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service will immediately cease
• Your account and data will be deleted (subject to retention requirements)
• Sections that should survive termination (liability, indemnification, dispute resolution) will remain in effect

15. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

15.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. If you are a consumer in the European Union or the United Kingdom, you may also benefit from any mandatory provisions of the consumer protection laws in your country of residence.

15.2 Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Service:

1. Informal Resolution: Contact us at contact@engmetric.com to attempt informal resolution
2. Mediation: If informal resolution fails, both parties agree to attempt mediation before pursuing legal action
3. Courts: If mediation fails, disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales

If you are a consumer in the EU or UK, nothing in this section limits your right to bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence.

16. Severability

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

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and EngMetric regarding your use of the Service, and supersede all prior agreements.

18. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by us.

19. Contact Information

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

• General Inquiries: contact@engmetric.com
• Legal Matters: contact@engmetric.com
• Account Issues: contact@engmetric.com