Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using VAT Calculator, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

VAT Calculator is an online tool that provides:

• VAT calculation services for multiple countries
• Both VAT-inclusive and VAT-exclusive calculations
• Custom VAT rate support
• Educational information about VAT
• Related financial calculation tools

3. User Responsibilities

As a user of our Service, you agree to:

• Provide accurate information when using our contact form
• Use the Service for lawful purposes only
• Not attempt to disrupt or interfere with our website functionality
• Not use automated tools to access our Service excessively
• Respect the intellectual property rights of others
• Not reproduce or redistribute our content without permission

4. Accuracy of Information

While we strive to provide accurate VAT calculations and information:

• VAT rates may change and should be verified with official sources
• Our calculations are for informational purposes only
• We recommend consulting with tax professionals for official tax advice
• We are not responsible for decisions made based on our calculations
• Users should verify all calculation results independently

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• VAT Calculator is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
• We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of our Service
• We are not responsible for any financial decisions made based on our calculations
• Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for our Service (if applicable)
• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

6. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of VAT Calculator are owned by us and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws:

• You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reproduce our content
• The VAT Calculator name, logo, and branding are our trademarks
• Third-party content and trademarks belong to their respective owners
• You may use our Service for personal, non-commercial purposes

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us:

• We collect and use information as described in our Privacy Policy
• VAT calculations are performed locally in your browser
• We do not store your calculation data
• We use cookies to improve your experience
• You can control cookie settings through your browser

By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

8. Third-Party Services and Advertisements

Our website may contain:

• Third-party advertisements through Google AdSense
• Links to external websites and services
• Third-party analytics and tracking services

We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of third-party websites. Your interactions with third-party services are governed by their respective terms and policies.

9. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on the rights of others
• Transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use the Service for fraudulent or deceptive purposes
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers

10. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability of our Service:

• We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation
• We may perform maintenance or updates periodically
• Service may be temporarily unavailable for technical reasons
• We are not liable for any service interruptions

11. Modifications to Service and Terms

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Service
• Update these Terms at any time
• Change VAT rates and calculation methods
• Add or remove features from our Service

Changes to these Terms will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any changes.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you:

• Breach these Terms
• Violate applicable laws
• Engage in fraudulent or harmful activities

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which our service operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Service shall be resolved through:

• Good faith negotiations between the parties
• Mediation or arbitration if mutually agreed
• Appropriate legal proceedings as a last resort

15. Severability

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

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and VAT Calculator regarding your use of our Service and supersede all prior agreements, communications, and understandings.

17. Contact Information

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

• Email: legal@vatcalculator.com
• Contact Form: Visit our contact page
• Response Time: We will respond to legal inquiries within 30 days