Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Battery Juice ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

Eligibility

• You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service
• If you are under 18, you must have parental consent
• You must provide accurate information when using our tools
• You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations

2. Description of Service

What We Provide

• Battery Juices: Tools for calculating charging time, runtime, and power consumption
• Educational Content: Guides, articles, and resources about battery technology
• Reference Materials: Battery databases, conversion tools, and technical specifications
• Community Features: User feedback, comments, and shared calculations

Service Availability

We strive to maintain 99.9% uptime, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

3. Acceptable Use

Permitted Uses

• Personal and educational battery calculations
• Research and development projects
• Commercial applications with proper attribution
• Teaching and academic purposes

Prohibited Uses

• Malicious Activity: Hacking, introducing malware, or attempting to breach security
• Data Scraping: Automated collection of data without permission
• Misrepresentation: Using our tools for false or misleading claims
• Illegal Activities: Any use that violates laws or regulations
• Spam or Abuse: Sending unsolicited messages or abusing contact forms
• Intellectual Property Violations: Copying our content without permission

4. Accuracy and Disclaimers

Calculation Accuracy

• Based on established electrical engineering principles
• Regularly validated against laboratory measurements
• Assumes standard operating conditions unless specified
• May not account for all real-world variables

Limitations

• Results are estimates and should not be the sole basis for critical decisions
• Battery age, temperature, and usage patterns affect actual performance
• Manufacturing tolerances can cause variations from calculated values
• Safety margins should always be considered in practical applications

Professional Consultation

For critical applications, safety systems, or commercial products, consult with qualified engineers and conduct proper testing before implementation.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

• Website Design: Protected by copyright and trademark laws
• Calculation Algorithms: Proprietary methods and implementations
• Educational Content: Original articles, guides, and tutorials
• Database: Curated battery specifications and technical data

Your Rights

• Personal Use: Free to use for personal, educational, and research purposes
• Attribution: Link back to our site when sharing results or content
• Fair Use: Limited quotation with proper attribution is permitted

Restrictions

• No redistribution of our tools or algorithms without permission
• No creation of derivative works for commercial purposes
• No removal of copyright notices or attribution

6. User Content and Feedback

Content You Provide

When you submit feedback, comments, or suggestions, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate your input into our Service.

Content Standards

• Must be accurate and truthful
• No offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate content
• No personal information of others without consent
• No promotional or commercial content unless approved

Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any user-generated content that violates these Terms or our community standards.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Data Collection

Our Privacy Policy details how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our Service, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

Cookies and Tracking

• Essential cookies for website functionality
• Analytics cookies to improve our Service
• Advertising cookies for relevant ads
• You can control cookie preferences in your browser

8. Limitation of Liability

Limitation of Damages

In no event shall Battery Juice be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or business opportunities, arising from your use of the Service.

Maximum Liability

Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of the Service shall not exceed $100 or the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, whichever is greater.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Battery Juice from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

9. Advertising and Third-Party Services

Advertisements

• We display advertisements through Google AdSense and other partners
• We do not endorse products or services in advertisements
• Clicking on ads is at your own risk
• Ad blockers may affect website functionality

Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of these external sites.

10. Account Termination

Termination by You

You may stop using our Service at any time. Your data will be handled according to our Privacy Policy.

Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice, for any violation of these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

Effect of Termination

• Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
• Provisions regarding liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution survive
• We may retain certain information as required by law

11. Governing Law and Disputes

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

• Informal Resolution: Contact us first to resolve disputes amicably
• Arbitration: Binding arbitration for disputes over $1,000
• Small Claims Court: You may pursue claims in small claims court
• Class Action Waiver: No class actions or representative proceedings

Jurisdiction

Any legal proceedings must be brought in the state or federal courts of California.

12. Changes to Terms

Modification Rights

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting unless otherwise specified.

Notification

• Updated terms will be posted on this page
• Material changes will be highlighted
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of new terms
• If you disagree with changes, discontinue use of the Service

13. Contact Information

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

14. Miscellaneous

Severability

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

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Battery Juice regarding the Service.

Assignment

We may assign these Terms to any affiliate or successor company. You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our written consent.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that or any other provision.