Terms of Service
Last updated: January 15, 2025
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using EquityCalculator ("the Service"), 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.
Description of Service
EquityCalculator provides free online tools for calculating equity dilution, modeling cap tables, and evaluating stock option values. Our services include:
- Equity Dilution Calculator
- Cap Table Simulator
- Equity Compensation Calculator
- Educational resources and glossary
Use License
Permission is granted to temporarily use EquityCalculator for personal and commercial purposes. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may:
- Use our calculators for legitimate business and educational purposes
- Share results and outputs from our calculators
- Reference our tools in your work (attribution appreciated)
You may not:
- Attempt to reverse engineer or copy our calculation methodologies
- Use automated tools to scrape or download our content
- Redistribute our tools or create derivative works without permission
- Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
Disclaimer of Warranties
IMPORTANT: The information and calculations provided by EquityCalculator are for educational and informational purposes only. They should not be considered as financial, legal, or tax advice.
Key Disclaimers:
- Calculations are estimates and may not reflect real-world complexities
- Results should be verified by qualified professionals
- We make no guarantees about accuracy or completeness
- Tax implications vary by jurisdiction and individual circumstances
- Legal terms and conditions may affect actual outcomes
Limitations of Liability
In no event shall EquityCalculator or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on EquityCalculator's website, even if EquityCalculator or an authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.
Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.
Professional Advice
Our calculators are tools to help you understand equity concepts and model scenarios. However, equity decisions involve complex legal, tax, and financial considerations that require professional expertise. Always consult with qualified professionals including:
- Securities attorneys for legal compliance
- Tax professionals for tax implications
- Financial advisors for investment decisions
- Accountants for financial reporting
User Conduct
You agree to use EquityCalculator responsibly and in accordance with all applicable laws. You will not:
- Attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the service
- Use the service to transmit harmful or malicious code
- Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law
- Infringe upon the rights of others
Privacy and Data
Your privacy is important to us. All calculations are performed locally in your browser, and we do not store or transmit your sensitive financial data. Please review our Privacy Policy for detailed information about how we handle data and protect your privacy.
Modifications
EquityCalculator may revise these terms of service at any time without notice. By using this website, you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these terms of service. We will update the "Last updated" date when changes are made.
Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that state or location.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
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