📜 Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using DerivativeCalculus.com (the "Website," "Service," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and DerivativeCalculus.com. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

DerivativeCalculus.com provides free educational tools and resources for calculus, including:

• Derivative Calculators: Online tools to calculate derivatives, partial derivatives, and related mathematical functions
• Step-by-Step Solutions: Detailed explanations of how derivatives are calculated
• Educational Content: Tutorials, guides, examples, and reference materials about calculus
• Interactive Features: Graphs, examples, and learning tools

Our Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind.

3. Eligibility and User Accounts

3.1 Age Requirements

Our Website is designed for educational purposes and is suitable for users of all ages. However:

• If you are under 13 years old, you may only use our Service with parental or guardian supervision
• If you are between 13-18, you should review these Terms with a parent or guardian
• By using our Service, you represent that you meet these age requirements

3.2 No Registration Required

Our calculators and most features do not require account creation. You can use our Service anonymously. If we introduce optional account features in the future, additional terms may apply.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our Website to:

• Calculate derivatives and solve calculus problems
• Learn about derivatives and calculus concepts
• Access educational content and tutorials
• Share results with teachers, classmates, or for educational purposes
• Use our calculators for homework, studying, or practice

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to:

• Abuse the Service: Make excessive automated requests, attempt to overload our servers, or use bots without permission
• Circumvent Security: Attempt to hack, breach, or compromise the security of our Website
• Scrape Content: Use automated tools to extract large amounts of our content without permission
• Infringe Rights: Violate intellectual property rights, copyrights, or trademarks
• Distribute Malware: Upload viruses, malicious code, or harmful content
• Misrepresent Identity: Impersonate others or provide false information
• Commercial Use: Resell or redistribute our Service without authorization
• Illegal Activities: Use our Service for any unlawful purpose

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All content on DerivativeCalculus.com, including but not limited to:

• Calculator software and algorithms
• Written tutorials, guides, and articles
• Design elements, logos, and graphics
• Code, scripts, and technical implementations
• Example problems and solutions

is owned by or licensed to DerivativeCalculus.com and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• Access and use our calculators for personal, educational purposes
• View and read our educational content
• Share links to our Website
• Copy results from our calculators for your personal use

5.3 Restrictions

You may NOT:

• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or redistribute our content without permission
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our software
• Reverse engineer or decompile our calculator algorithms
• Remove copyright notices or branding from our content
• Use our content for commercial purposes without a license

5.4 User Contributions

If you submit content to us (e.g., through contact forms, comments, or feedback), you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display that content for the purpose of operating and improving our Service.

6. Accuracy and Reliability

6.1 No Warranty of Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that:

• All calculations are 100% accurate
• Our calculators work correctly in all scenarios
• Educational content is error-free
• Results will be suitable for your specific needs

6.2 Third-Party Content

We may link to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for:

• The accuracy or availability of external content
• The privacy practices of third-party sites
• Products or services offered by third parties

7. Limitation of Liability

7.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy or reliability
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation

7.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DERIVATIVECALCULUS.COM AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Direct Damages: Any incorrect calculations or results
• Indirect Damages: Lost profits, data loss, or business interruption
• Consequential Damages: Any academic penalties, failed exams, or professional consequences
• Special Damages: Any other damages arising from use of our Service

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability. In such cases, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

7.3 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless DerivativeCalculus.com, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of our Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your violation of applicable laws or regulations

8. Service Availability

8.1 Uptime and Maintenance

We strive to keep our Service available 24/7, but we do not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted access. We may:

• Perform scheduled maintenance
• Make updates or improvements
• Experience unexpected downtime
• Modify or discontinue features

8.2 Changes to Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue any part of our Service
• Change features, pricing, or availability
• Add or remove calculators or content

We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes.

9. Privacy and Data

Your use of our Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Key points:

• We do not store your calculations permanently
• We collect minimal personal information
• We use cookies for analytics and functionality
• We do not sell your personal data

Please review our Privacy Policy for complete details on how we handle your data.

10. Advertising and Monetization

To keep our Service free, we may:

• Display Ads: Show advertisements from third-party networks
• Affiliate Links: Include affiliate links to educational products
• Sponsored Content: Feature sponsored educational content

Advertisements do not imply our endorsement of products or services. We are not responsible for the content of third-party ads.

11. User Conduct and Community

If we introduce community features (comments, forums, etc.) in the future, you agree to:

• Be respectful and civil to other users
• Not post spam, harassment, or offensive content
• Not share inappropriate or illegal content
• Follow our community guidelines

We reserve the right to remove content and ban users who violate these guidelines.

12. Educational Use and Academic Integrity

12.1 Purpose

Our calculators are designed as learning tools to help you:

• Understand derivative concepts
• Check your work
• Learn step-by-step processes
• Practice problem-solving

12.2 Academic Integrity

You are responsible for using our tools ethically and in compliance with your institution's academic policies. We encourage you to:

• Use our calculators to verify your own work
• Learn from our step-by-step explanations
• Check with your instructor about calculator use policies
• Not use our tools to cheat on exams or assignments

13. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our Service:

• If you violate these Terms
• If you engage in abusive or harmful behavior
• For any reason, at our sole discretion
• Without prior notice or liability

Upon termination, your right to use our Service immediately ceases.

14. Governing Law and Disputes

14.1 Applicable Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Service shall be resolved through:

1. Informal Negotiation: Contact us first to try to resolve the issue
2. Mediation: If informal negotiation fails, we agree to mediation
3. Binding Arbitration: As a last resort, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration

14.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and DerivativeCalculus.com regarding your use of our Service.

15.2 Severability

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

15.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

15.4 Assignment

We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms. You may not assign your rights without our prior written consent.

15.5 Updates to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Providing notice on our Website (for significant changes)

Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

16. Contact Information

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

17. Summary of Key Points

By using DerivativeCalculus.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

Effective Date: November 18, 2024 | Last Updated: November 18, 2024