Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the Table Saw Guide website ("Service"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service, including but not limited to users of our calculators, guides, and educational content.

Description of Service

Table Saw Guide provides educational resources, calculation tools, and safety information for woodworkers using table saws. Our Service includes:

User Responsibilities

Proper Use

When using our Service, you agree to:

• Use tools responsibly: Verify calculations independently and follow safety protocols
• Respect intellectual property: Not copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without permission
• Provide accurate information: Enter correct data when using our calculation tools
• Follow applicable laws: Comply with local regulations regarding woodworking and workshop safety
• Report issues: Notify us of any errors, bugs, or safety concerns you discover

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use our Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to reverse engineer, hack, or compromise our tools or systems
• Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
• Scrape, harvest, or collect user information without permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Use the Service to spam, harass, or abuse other users

Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service. If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent to use our Service. Minors should always be supervised by adults when working with woodworking tools and equipment.

Safety and Disclaimers

Your Safety Responsibilities

• Professional Training: Seek proper instruction from qualified professionals before operating table saws
• Safety Equipment: Always use appropriate safety gear including eye protection, hearing protection, and dust masks
• Tool Condition: Ensure your tools are in good working condition with proper guards and safety devices
• Independent Verification: Double-check all calculations and measurements before making cuts
• Manufacturer Guidelines: Follow all manufacturer instructions and safety recommendations
• Local Codes: Comply with local building codes, OSHA regulations, and workshop safety requirements

Calculation Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy in all our tools and calculations, you are responsible for:

• Verifying calculations independently before use
• Understanding the limitations and assumptions of each tool
• Considering material-specific properties and variations
• Accounting for tool tolerances and measurement precision
• Applying appropriate safety margins to all calculations

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on Table Saw Guide, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, calculators, software code, and educational materials, is the property of Table Saw Guide and is protected by intellectual property laws.

Permitted Use

You may:

• Use our tools and content for personal, educational, and professional woodworking purposes
• Share links to our content on social media and other platforms
• Print individual pages for personal reference
• Reference our content in educational or professional contexts with proper attribution

Prohibited Use

You may not:

• Republish, redistribute, or resell our content without written permission
• Create derivative works based on our calculators or tools
• Remove copyright notices or attribution from our content
• Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
• Frame or embed our content on other websites without permission

User-Generated Content

If you submit feedback, suggestions, or other content to us, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate your submission into our Service.

Privacy and Data Collection

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms, explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service.

Local Storage

Our calculator tools use browser local storage to save your inputs temporarily. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how our Service is used and to improve user experience. This may include tracking page views, popular tools, and user behavior patterns. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.

Third-Party Services

External Links

Our Service may contain links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of these external sites. We recommend reviewing the terms and policies of any third-party services you access.

Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Service. These ads are served by Google and may be personalized based on your browsing history. You can control ad personalization through your Google account settings.

No Endorsement

The appearance of advertisements or links to external websites does not constitute an endorsement by Table Saw Guide. We are not responsible for the products, services, or content of advertisers or linked websites.

Service Availability

Uptime and Maintenance

We strive to maintain high availability of our Service, but we cannot guarantee 100% uptime. We may temporarily suspend or restrict access for:

• Scheduled maintenance and updates
• Emergency repairs or security patches
• Server upgrades or improvements
• Legal or regulatory compliance requirements

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue features of our Service at any time without prior notice. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes that may affect their use of the Service.

User Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our Service for users who violate these Terms of Service, engage in prohibited activities, or pose a security risk to our Service or other users.

Limitation of Liability

Service Disclaimer

Our Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

No Warranty

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will meet your specific requirements
• The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from using the Service will be accurate or reliable
• The quality of any products, services, information, or materials obtained through the Service will meet your expectations
• Any errors in the Service will be corrected

Limitation of Damages

In no event shall Table Saw Guide, its owners, employees, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Personal injury or property damage resulting from use of our information or tools
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Work delays or project complications
• Costs of procurement of substitute goods or services
• Any other commercial damages or losses

Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for any damages arising from or related to these Terms or your use of the Service shall not exceed $100 USD, regardless of the form of action or the basis of the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Table Saw Guide, its owners, employees, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or relating to:

• Your use of the Service or reliance on our tools and information
• Your violation of these Terms of Service
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your negligent or wrongful conduct in connection with the Service
• Any injury, damage, or loss resulting from your woodworking activities

Governing Law and Disputes

Applicable Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which Table Saw Guide operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through:

1. Direct Communication: First, we encourage you to contact us directly to resolve any issues
2. Mediation: If direct resolution is not possible, disputes may be resolved through mediation
3. Arbitration: Binding arbitration may be required for certain disputes as provided by applicable law

Class Action Waiver

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of these terms
• Post the updated terms on our website
• For material changes, provide notice through our website or email notifications
• Allow a reasonable period for you to review the changes before they take effect

Your continued use of the Service after any modifications to these terms constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms of Service.

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