Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using PercentileCalculator.us, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, along with our Privacy Policy.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you (the “User”) and PercentileCalculator.us (the “Service Provider”). If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Description of Service

PercentileCalculator.us provides free online percentile calculators that allow users to determine their ranking position within various datasets, including:

• Salary Percentile Calculator – Compare annual salaries against Bureau of Labor Statistics data
• Income Percentile Calculator – Compare individual or household income against U.S. Census Bureau data
• Test Score Percentile Calculator – Calculate percentiles for SAT, ACT, GRE, and IQ scores
• Statistical Percentile Calculator – Calculate percentiles for custom datasets

All calculations are performed client-side in your browser using JavaScript. We do not collect, store, or transmit the numerical values you enter into our calculators.

3. User Obligations and Acceptable Use

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use PercentileCalculator.us for:

• Personal, non-commercial purposes
• Educational research and analysis
• Career planning and salary negotiation preparation
• Academic work and student projects
• General statistical analysis

3.2 Prohibited Use

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, servers, or networks connected to the Service
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Service in a manner that sends more requests than a human could reasonably produce
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers hosting the Service
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or discover the source code of the Service
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or proprietary rights notices
• Use the Service to transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious code
• Collect or harvest personal information about other users
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely represent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Republish, redistribute, or resell our calculators or data without explicit written permission

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

PercentileCalculator.us makes no warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to:

• Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that all calculations, data, or results are 100% accurate, complete, reliable, or current
• Availability: We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
• Fitness for Purpose: We do not warrant that the Service will meet your specific requirements or expectations
• Data Reliability: While we use official government data sources (BLS, Census Bureau, ETS, College Board), we cannot guarantee these sources are error-free
• Third-Party Content: We are not responsible for the accuracy of third-party data sources we reference

4.1 Not Professional Advice

The calculators and information provided on this Website are for informational and educational purposes only. They do NOT constitute:

• Financial advice or investment recommendations
• Career counseling or employment guidance
• Legal advice
• Tax advice
• Educational admissions consulting
• Professional consultation of any kind

You should consult with qualified professionals (financial advisors, career counselors, lawyers, accountants) before making important decisions based on percentile calculations.

4.2 Data Limitations

Our percentile calculations are based on aggregate statistical data and may not reflect:

• Your specific local market conditions
• Recent economic changes or trends
• Your individual qualifications, experience, or circumstances
• Occupation-specific, industry-specific, or company-specific variations
• Geographic cost-of-living differences

5. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall PercentileCalculator.us, its owners, operators, employees, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
• Employment decisions made based on percentile calculations
• Financial losses resulting from salary negotiations
• Educational or career decisions influenced by test score percentiles
• Reliance on inaccurate or outdated data
• Service interruptions, errors, or technical failures
• Data loss or corruption
• Any other losses resulting from use or inability to use the Service

This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

5.1 Maximum Liability

If, notwithstanding the above limitations, we are found liable for any damages, our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us for using the Service in the twelve (12) months prior to the event giving rise to liability. Since the Service is free, this amount is zero ($0).

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PercentileCalculator.us, its owners, operators, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms of Service
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights or privacy rights
• Any decisions you make based on percentile calculations or information obtained from the Service
• Any content you submit to the Service (if applicable)

This indemnification obligation will survive termination of these Terms and your use of the Service.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Our Intellectual Property

All content on PercentileCalculator.us, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, calculator code, design elements, and compilation of data, is the property of PercentileCalculator.us or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, distribute, or publicly display any portion of the Website without permission
• Modify or create derivative works based on our calculators
• Use our content for commercial purposes without a license
• Frame or mirror any part of the Website

7.2 Government Data

The underlying statistical data we use (from BLS, Census Bureau, ETS, College Board) is generally public domain or publicly available. However, our specific implementation, presentation, and calculator functionality is proprietary.

7.3 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes in compliance with these Terms.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources (including but not limited to government data sources like BLS.gov and Census.gov). These links are provided for your convenience only.

We do not:

• Control or endorse third-party websites
• Guarantee the accuracy of information on third-party sites
• Take responsibility for third-party content, products, or services
• Warrant the safety or security of third-party websites

Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and privacy policies.

8.1 Advertising

We display advertisements through Google AdSense. These ads are provided by third parties and we do not control their content. Clicking on advertisements will redirect you to third-party websites governed by their own terms and privacy policies.

9. Privacy and Data Collection

Your privacy is important to us. Our data collection and usage practices are governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

10. Modifications to Service and Terms

10.1 Changes to the Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time
• Update data sources and calculation methodologies
• Change features, functionality, or design
• Limit access to certain features or the entire Service

We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

10.2 Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time. Changes become effective when we post the revised Terms on the Website with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree with the changes, you must stop using the Service.

Material changes may be communicated through:

• A notice on the Website homepage
• An updated “Last Updated” date on this page

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the Service at any time. Since we don’t require account registration, simply discontinuing use constitutes termination.

11.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Service, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:

• Violation of these Terms
• Suspected fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Extended periods of inactivity
• Technical or security reasons
• Discontinuation of the Service

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service immediately ceases
• Provisions of these Terms that should reasonably survive termination will remain in effect (disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification)

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which PercentileCalculator.us operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Dispute Resolution

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

1. Informal Resolution: First, contact us at contact@percentilecalculator.us to attempt good-faith resolution
2. Arbitration: If informal resolution fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than court litigation
3. Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes individually, not as part of a class action or representative proceeding

12.3 Jurisdiction

To the extent arbitration does not apply, you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in [your state/county], and waive any jurisdictional or venue objections.

13. Miscellaneous Provisions

13.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and PercentileCalculator.us regarding the Service, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

13.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

13.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

13.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

13.5 No Agency

Nothing in these Terms creates any agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between you and PercentileCalculator.us.

13.6 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations under these Terms due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or internet service failures.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

15. Acknowledgment

BY USING PERCENTILECALCULATOR.US, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.

You further acknowledge that:

• The Service is provided “as is” without warranties
• Percentile calculations are for informational purposes only
• You should not make important decisions based solely on our calculators
• We are not liable for any damages resulting from your use of the Service
• You have read and agree to our Privacy Policy