Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Semester Grade Calculator. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, tools, and services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Description of Service

Semester Grade Calculator provides a free online tool that helps students calculate their semester grades based on weighted categories, quarters, and final exams. Our Service includes:

• Semester grade calculation tools
• Final exam score calculators
• Educational content about grade calculations
• Formulas, examples, and frequently asked questions
• Contact forms for user inquiries

3. Eligibility and Use Requirements

By using our Service, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 13 years of age, or if under 13, you have parental or guardian consent
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You will use the Service in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• All information you provide is accurate and current

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You specifically agree NOT to:

• Use the Service in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service or any systems or networks
• Use any automated system, including robots, spiders, or scrapers, to access the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
• Transmit any viruses, worms, defects, Trojan horses, or any malicious code
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate another user or person
• Collect or store personal data about other users without their consent
• Use the Service for any commercial purpose without our express written consent

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Semester Grade Calculator and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. This includes but is not limited to:

• Website design, layout, and user interface
• Calculator functionality and algorithms
• Text, graphics, logos, images, and icons
• Compilation of content and data

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include any right to:

• Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display any content from the Service
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on the Service
• Use the Service for commercial purposes or resale
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices

6. User-Generated Content

Our Service may allow you to submit content through contact forms, feedback mechanisms, or other interactive features. By submitting content, you:

• Retain ownership of your content but grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display it as necessary to provide the Service
• Represent that you own or have the necessary rights to submit the content
• Agree that your content does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws
• Understand that we reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms

7. Educational Purpose Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: The Semester Grade Calculator is provided for educational and informational purposes only. You acknowledge and agree that:

• Our calculator provides estimates based on the data you input
• Results may not reflect your official grades as determined by your educational institution
• Your school or instructor may use different calculation methods, rounding rules, or grading scales
• We are not affiliated with any educational institution
• You should always verify calculations with your instructor or official grade records
• The calculator should not be used as the sole basis for important academic decisions

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
• Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of calculations or content
• Warranties that defects will be corrected

Your use of the Service is at your sole risk. We do not warrant that the Service will meet your requirements or expectations.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SEMESTER GRADE CALCULATOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill
• Service interruption or unavailability
• Errors or inaccuracies in calculations or content
• Unauthorized access to your data or systems
• Academic consequences resulting from reliance on calculator results

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS (WHICH IS ZERO DOLLARS FOR OUR FREE SERVICE).

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Semester Grade Calculator, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Any content you submit through the Service

11. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party content, goods, or services.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Breach of these Terms
• Violation of applicable laws
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• At our sole discretion for any other reason

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in the United States, and you hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in such courts.

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us through our contact form to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve the dispute through good-faith negotiations within 30 days.

14.2 Arbitration Agreement

If we cannot resolve the dispute informally, you agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service will be resolved through binding arbitration, rather than in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify.

14.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any arbitration or proceeding shall be limited to the dispute between you and us individually. To the full extent permitted by law, no arbitration or proceeding shall be joined with any other, no dispute shall be arbitrated on a class-action basis, and you waive any right to participate in a class-action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

15. Changes to the Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed modified to the extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Semester Grade Calculator regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

18. Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

19. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder, in whole or in part, without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice. Any attempted transfer or assignment in violation of this section shall be null and void.

20. Contact Information

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

• Website: https://semestergradecalculator.com
• Contact Page: Contact Form

21. Acknowledgment

BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE.