Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Welcome to ShiftCalculator.com. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and shift calculator service. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ShiftCalculator.com, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use our service.

2. Description of Service

ShiftCalculator.com provides a free online shift calculator tool that allows users to:

• Calculate work hours for single or multiple shifts
• Calculate overtime pay
• Apply shift differentials and multipliers
• Estimate tax deductions
• Project earnings (weekly, monthly, yearly)
• Export shift data to Excel format
• Track multiple shifts over time

3. Use of Service

3.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use this service. If you are under 18, you may use the service only with the involvement and consent of a parent or guardian.

3.2 Permitted Use

You may use our service for:

• Personal time tracking and payroll calculations
• Business payroll verification
• Educational purposes
• Financial planning

3.3 Prohibited Use

You agree NOT to:

• Use the service for any illegal purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the service
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
• Copy, modify, or distribute our content without authorization
• Reverse engineer or decompile any part of the service
• Remove or alter any copyright or proprietary notices
• Use the service to transmit malicious code or viruses

4. Accuracy of Calculations

4.1 Calculation Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: While we strive to provide accurate calculations, ShiftCalculator.com is provided as a convenience tool for estimation purposes. We make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of calculations.

4.2 User Responsibility

You are responsible for:

• Verifying all calculations with your employer or payroll department
• Ensuring input data (hours, rates, etc.) is accurate
• Understanding your specific employment contract and overtime rules
• Complying with applicable labor laws in your jurisdiction

4.3 No Professional Advice

Our service does not constitute professional financial, legal, or payroll advice. For official payroll calculations, consult with your employer or a qualified professional.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All content on ShiftCalculator.com, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, code, and software, is the property of ShiftCalculator.com and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the service for personal or internal business purposes. This license does not include:

• Resale or commercial use of the service
• Collection and use of product listings or descriptions
• Any derivative use of the service or its contents
• Downloading or copying of account information

5.3 User-Generated Content

You retain ownership of any data you input into the calculator. We do not claim ownership of your shift data, and we do not store it on our servers.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

ShiftCalculator.com is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy or reliability of results
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• ShiftCalculator.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Our total liability shall not exceed $100 or the amount you paid us (which is zero for free services)
• We are not liable for any losses resulting from:
  • Calculation errors or inaccuracies
  • Service interruptions or downtime
  • Data loss
  • Third-party actions
  • Your reliance on our calculations

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ShiftCalculator.com, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:

• Your use of the service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any disputes with your employer regarding payroll

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:

• The content of external sites
• Privacy practices of third parties
• Any damages or losses caused by third-party services

10. Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. By using our service, you acknowledge that:

• Advertisements are provided by third parties
• We do not endorse advertised products or services
• We are not responsible for the accuracy of advertisements
• Clicking on ads may redirect you to third-party websites

11. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue any part of the service
• Change features or functionality
• Implement usage limits
• Update calculation methods

We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes.

12. Modifications to Terms

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

• Posted on this page
• The "Last Updated" date is revised

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

13. Termination

13.1 By You

You may stop using our service at any time. Simply close your browser or navigate away from the website.

13.2 By Us

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including but not limited to breach of these Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

15. Dispute Resolution

15.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at: [email protected]

15.2 Arbitration

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association's rules.

15.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to bring claims only in your individual capacity and not as part of any class action.

16. Severability

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 so that the remaining Terms remain in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ShiftCalculator.com regarding the use of our service.

18. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

19. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without your consent.

20. Export Control

You agree to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations. You may not use the service if you are in a country subject to embargo or if you are on any U.S. restricted party list.

21. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations where such failure results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, internet failures, or government actions.

22. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

• Website: Contact Form
• Email: [email protected]