Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using PizzaCalculator.ca (the "Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and PizzaCalculator.ca ("we," "us," or "our"). We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

2. Description of Service

PizzaCalculator.ca provides a free online pizza calculator tool and related content, including:

• A pizza quantity calculator for estimating pizza needs based on group size and preferences
• Educational blog articles about pizza party planning, ordering strategies, and related topics
• Information about pizza sizes, chains, and ordering best practices
• Links to third-party pizza ordering services (affiliate links)

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

3. Use of the Website

Permitted Use

You may use the Website for lawful purposes only. You agree to:

• Use the pizza calculator for personal, non-commercial planning purposes
• Read and share our content with proper attribution
• Respect intellectual property rights and copyrights
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Prohibited Use

You agree NOT to:

• Copy, reproduce, or redistribute our content without permission
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Website
• Attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage the Website's functionality
• Engage in any fraudulent or deceptive practices
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state affiliation
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Interfere with other users' access to the Website

4. Disclaimer of Calculator Accuracy

We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of our calculator results for your specific needs. You use the calculator at your own risk and discretion.

We are not responsible for:

• Ordering too much or too little pizza based on our calculator
• Food waste or insufficient food at your event
• Financial losses related to pizza ordering decisions
• Guest dissatisfaction with pizza quantity or quality

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on PizzaCalculator.ca, including but not limited to:

• Text, articles, and blog posts
• Calculator tool and algorithms
• Graphics, logos, and design elements
• Code, software, and functionality
• Compilation and organization of content

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

License to Use

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

• Access and use the Website for personal purposes
• Share links to our articles on social media
• Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution

Restrictions

You may NOT:

• Copy entire articles or substantial portions without permission
• Embed or frame our calculator on other websites without authorization
• Remove copyright notices or attribution
• Create derivative works based on our content
• Use our content for commercial purposes without a license

6. Affiliate Links and Advertising

Affiliate Disclosure

PizzaCalculator.ca may contain affiliate links to pizza chains, delivery services, and other third-party websites. When you click these links and make purchases, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Website. These ads are served by Google and may be personalized based on your browsing history. We do not control the content of these advertisements.

See our Privacy Policy for more information about how advertising works on our site.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

• Pizza chain websites (Domino's, Pizza Hut, Papa John's, etc.)
• Delivery platforms
• Social media platforms
• Other informational resources

8. User Content and Feedback

If you submit feedback, suggestions, testimonials, or other content to us (via email, contact forms, or social media), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and display such content for any purpose.

By submitting content, you represent that:

• You own the rights to the content or have permission to share it
• The content does not violate any laws or third-party rights
• The content is accurate and not misleading

9. Limitation of Liability

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from use of the Website shall not exceed the amount you paid us to use the Website (which is zero, as our service is free).

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

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PizzaCalculator.ca and its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit to us

11. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

By using the Website, you consent to our collection and use of personal data as described in the Privacy Policy.

12. Copyright Infringement Claims (DMCA)

If you believe that content on our Website infringes your copyright, please contact us at renderops.dev@gmail.com with the following information:

• Description of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
• Location of the allegedly infringing material on our Website
• Your contact information (address, phone, email)
• A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate
• Your physical or electronic signature

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

If you do not agree to modified Terms, you must stop using the Website.

14. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website at any time, without notice, for any reason, including:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Behavior that harms the Website or other users
• At our sole discretion

Upon termination, your right to use the Website ceases immediately. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada and the Province of Ontario, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved in the courts of Ontario, Canada, and you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and PizzaCalculator.ca regarding use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

18. Contact Information