Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using CreepCalc.com ("the Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or tools.

2. Description of Service

CreepCalc.com provides free online tools for freelancers, including:

• Scope Creep Calculator — estimates additional costs from scope changes
• AI Scope Creep Detector — analyzes contracts and requests using AI
• Ghost Protection Document Generator — creates client sign-off forms
• Blog content related to freelancing and scope management

3. Free Use & No Warranty

All tools on CreepCalc.com are provided free of charge and "as is" without any warranty of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee:

• The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any calculations or AI outputs
• That the tools will be available at all times without interruption
• That generated documents have legal validity in any jurisdiction

4. Not Legal Advice

Important: CreepCalc.com does NOT provide legal advice. The tools and content on this website are for informational and educational purposes only. Generated documents (such as sign-off forms or demand letters) are templates and may not be legally binding. Always consult a qualified legal professional for legal matters.

5. AI-Powered Features

Our AI-powered features use third-party AI services (OpenAI). By using these features:

• You acknowledge that AI outputs may contain errors or inaccuracies
• You agree not to rely solely on AI outputs for important business decisions
• You understand that text you input is sent to OpenAI's servers for processing
• You agree not to input sensitive personal information (passwords, financial details, etc.)

6. User Responsibilities

When using our tools, you agree to:

• Use the tools only for lawful purposes
• Not attempt to reverse-engineer, hack, or disrupt our services
• Not use automated bots or scripts to access our tools excessively
• Not use our tools to generate fraudulent or misleading documents

7. Intellectual Property

The CreepCalc.com website, including its design, code, content, and branding, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute our website content without permission. However, any documents generated by our tools for your personal use belong to you.

8. Advertising

CreepCalc.com displays advertisements through Google AdSense and may include affiliate links. We are not responsible for the content, products, or services advertised by third parties.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, CreepCalc.com and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our tools or website. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of revenue, data, or business opportunities.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

11. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved through appropriate legal channels.

12. Contact

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