Terms and Conditions
1. Introduction
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Calories to Joules Converter, a free, open, client-side web utility. By accessing or using this tool, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
2. Description of Service
The Calories to Joules Converter is a simple static web application that performs live bidirectional conversion between kilocalories (kcal) and joules (J) using the exact factor of 1 kcal = 4184 J. All calculations occur locally in your browser with results displayed to five decimal places. The tool is provided free of charge and requires no account or registration.
3. Acceptable Use
You may use the converter for personal, educational, professional, or research purposes. You agree not to:
- Use the tool for any unlawful purpose.
- Attempt to reverse-engineer, modify, or redistribute the code without proper attribution.
- Hold us liable for any decisions made based on the conversion results.
4. Accuracy and Limitations
While we strive for mathematical precision using the fixed conversion factor, the tool is provided “as is” without any warranties. Results depend on correct user input and standard browser JavaScript behavior. We are not responsible for any inaccuracies arising from user error, browser limitations, or subsequent use of the output data.
5. Intellectual Property
The design, layout, and code of the Calories to Joules Converter are protected by copyright. You may link to or share the tool, but you may not claim ownership or remove attribution where present. The conversion logic itself (1 kcal = 4184 J) is based on established scientific standards and is not proprietary.
6. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. As detailed in our Privacy Policy, the tool collects no personal data and performs all operations client-side. Please refer to the Privacy Policy for full details.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the converter. This includes any decisions, financial outcomes, or scientific conclusions based on the displayed values.
8. Modifications to the Service
We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue the tool at any time without notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
9. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the user resides, without regard to conflict of law principles.
10. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please reach out via the project’s GitHub repository.
Thank you for using the Calories to Joules Converter. We hope it serves as a reliable and accurate tool for all your energy conversion needs.