Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to SleepCalcu.com ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, sleep calculator, and related services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Services. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of any changes.
2. Description of Services
SleepCalcu provides:
- A sleep calculator that suggests optimal sleep and wake times based on 90-minute sleep cycles
- Educational content about sleep science and sleep hygiene
- Age-specific sleep recommendations
- Sleep optimization tips and techniques
- Related tools and resources for better sleep health
Our Services are designed to provide general information and educational content about sleep patterns and are not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
3. User Eligibility
To use our Services, you must:
- Be at least 13 years of age
- Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
- Not be prohibited from using our Services under applicable law
- Provide accurate and complete information when requested
If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent's or guardian's permission to use our Services.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use our Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Collect or harvest information about other users
- Use automated systems to access our Services without permission
- Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works of our content without authorization
5. Intellectual Property Rights
All content, features, and functionality of our Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and design, are owned by SleepCalcu or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use our Services for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not permit you to:
- Modify, copy, distribute, or create derivative works
- Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
- Remove or alter any proprietary notices
- Use our trademarks or brand names without permission
6. User-Generated Content
If you submit feedback, suggestions, or other content to us, you grant us a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, modify, and distribute such content for any purpose related to our Services.
You represent and warrant that any content you submit:
- Is accurate and not misleading
- Does not infringe on third-party rights
- Does not contain harmful or offensive material
- Complies with applicable laws and regulations
7. Medical Disclaimer
IMPORTANT: Our Services provide general information about sleep patterns and are not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The sleep calculator and related content are for educational purposes only.
You should not rely on our Services as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about your health or sleep disorders.
We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information provided through our Services, and we disclaim all liability for any reliance on such information.
8. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Services.
By using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.
9. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement by us.
We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites or services. You access and use third-party services at your own risk.
10. Service Availability
We strive to maintain the availability of our Services, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. Our Services may be temporarily unavailable due to:
- Scheduled maintenance or updates
- Technical difficulties or server issues
- Circumstances beyond our control
- Legal or regulatory requirements
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at any time without notice.
11. Disclaimers
OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
- WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT
- WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE
- WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF CONTENT
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties, so some of the above exclusions may not apply to you.
12. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SLEEPCALCU SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
- Loss of data or information
- Personal injury or property damage
- Emotional distress or mental anguish
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED $100 OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR OUR SERVICES IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SleepCalcu, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of or related to:
- Your use of our Services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of applicable laws or regulations
- Your infringement of third-party rights
14. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to our Services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Reasons for termination may include:
- Violation of these Terms
- Illegal or harmful activity
- Extended periods of inactivity
- Technical or security reasons
Upon termination, your right to use our Services will cease immediately, and we may delete your data without notice.
15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Los Angeles County, California, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.
16. Dispute Resolution
For any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or our Services, you agree to first contact us to seek a resolution. If we cannot resolve the dispute within 30 days, either party may pursue legal remedies.
You agree that any dispute will be resolved individually and not as part of a class action or collective proceeding.
17. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date and post the revised Terms on our website.
Your continued use of our Services after the effective date of the revised Terms constitutes acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree with the changes, you should stop using our Services.
18. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision will be replaced with a valid provision that most closely reflects the original intent.
19. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on our website, constitute the entire agreement between you and SleepCalcu regarding the use of our Services.
20. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Email: legal@sleepcalcu.com
Phone: +1-555-SLEEP-01
Address: 123 Sleep Science Drive, Wellness City, CA 90210