Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using ReliabilityCalc. By accessing our service, you agree to be bound by these terms.
Last updated: June 13, 2025
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using ReliabilityCalc (“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.
Key Points
- • These terms apply to all users of ReliabilityCalc
- • By using our calculators, you agree to these terms
- • We may update these terms from time to time
- • Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated terms
Service Description
What We Provide
ReliabilityCalc provides free online calculators for reliability engineering metrics including:
Calculators
- • MTTR (Mean Time To Repair)
- • MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
- • Availability Calculator
- • OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
Resources
- • Formula explanations
- • Practical examples
- • Industry benchmarks
- • Educational content
Service Availability
We strive to maintain 99.9% uptime, but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. Maintenance windows will be announced when possible.
Use License & Restrictions
Permitted Use
✓ Allowed
- • Personal and commercial use
- • Educational purposes
- • Research and analysis
- • Professional engineering work
- • Sharing results with colleagues
✗ Prohibited
- • Automated scraping or data mining
- • Reverse engineering our algorithms
- • Creating competing services
- • Malicious or fraudulent use
- • Violating applicable laws
User Responsibilities
- •Provide accurate input data for calculations
- •Verify results independently for critical applications
- •Use professional judgment when applying results
- •Respect intellectual property rights
Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability
Important Notice
The calculations and results provided by ReliabilityCalc are for informational and educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the information.
Service Disclaimer
- •Service provided “as is” without warranties
- •No guarantee of uninterrupted availability
- •Calculations may contain errors or omissions
- •Results should be independently verified
Limitation of Liability
- •No liability for damages or losses
- •No responsibility for business decisions
- •User assumes all risks of use
- •Maximum liability limited to service cost (free)
Professional & Critical Applications
Critical Safety Notice
For safety-critical applications, life-safety systems, or high-value equipment, you must independently verify all calculations using approved methods and consult with qualified professionals.
Best Practices
- • Cross-reference with industry standards
- • Validate with multiple calculation methods
- • Consult subject matter experts
- • Document your validation process
Recommended Standards
- • IEC 61508 (Functional Safety)
- • ISO 14224 (Reliability Data)
- • MIL-HDBK-217 (Military Standards)
- • IEEE Standards for Reliability
Privacy and Data Handling
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your data.
Data Protection
- • Calculator inputs not stored on servers
- • HTTPS encryption for all communications
- • Minimal data collection
- • GDPR and CCPA compliant
Your Rights
- • Access your data
- • Request data deletion
- • Opt-out of analytics
- • Data portability
Governing Law & Disputes
Jurisdiction
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes will be resolved through appropriate legal channels.
Preferred Resolution: Good faith negotiation and mediation
Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement: These terms constitute the complete agreement
Questions & Contact
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: legal@reliabilitycalc.com
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Response Time: We will respond within 5 business days
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.