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The rules and limitations that apply when using MyBuildCalculator and its estimating tools.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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1. Acceptance of These Terms

By accessing or using MyBuildCalculator, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, do not use the website.

2. Purpose of the Website

MyBuildCalculator provides calculators, estimates, educational content and planning information for DIY, construction, renovation and landscaping projects.

3. Estimates Only

Calculator results are estimates based on the information entered and the assumptions described on each page. Actual material requirements can differ because of site conditions, product specifications, measurement errors, waste, installation methods and other factors.

Important: MyBuildCalculator is not an engineering, architectural, surveying, legal, financial or building-code service.

4. Safety and Code Compliance

You are responsible for verifying measurements, product instructions, permits, property boundaries, utility locations, structural requirements and applicable laws or building codes before beginning work.

For structural or safety-critical work, use qualified professionals where appropriate.

5. No Guarantee

We aim to provide useful and accurate tools, but we do not guarantee that every calculation, conversion, price estimate, product assumption or piece of content is complete, current or error-free.

6. Costs and Prices

Any price or cost result is an estimate based on values entered by the user or other stated assumptions. Actual supplier prices, taxes, fees, delivery charges and availability can vary.

7. Third-Party Services and Links

MyBuildCalculator may use or link to third-party services, websites, advertising providers or tools. We do not control third-party content or practices and are not responsible for their availability or terms.

8. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the original website design, calculator interfaces, written explanations and branding on MyBuildCalculator are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws. You may use the calculators for personal and business planning, but you may not copy or republish substantial parts of the site as your own competing service without permission.

9. Prohibited Use

You may not intentionally interfere with the website, attempt unauthorized access, abuse forms or automated systems, scrape the site in a manner that disrupts operation, or use the website for unlawful purposes.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, MyBuildCalculator and its operators will not be liable for losses, damage, injury, material shortages, over-purchasing, project delays or other consequences arising from reliance on calculator estimates or website content.

11. Changes to the Website or Terms

We may change calculators, content, features or these Terms as the website develops. The updated date above indicates the latest published version.

12. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be sent through our Contact page.

This document is a general website-terms draft and is not legal advice. Consider legal review as the site grows or begins handling payments, accounts, contractors, leads or other higher-risk services.

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