Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Global Tax Calculator at globaltaxcalculator.net (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.

We are based in the United Kingdom. These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

2. Description of Service

Global Tax Calculator provides a free online tool that allows users to:

• Estimate income tax and social contributions for various countries
• Compare take-home pay across multiple jurisdictions
• View side-by-side tax comparisons between countries
• Convert calculations between different currencies

3. Disclaimer - Not Professional Tax Advice

You acknowledge and agree that:

• Estimates Only: All calculations are estimates based on general tax rules. Actual tax liability may vary significantly based on your individual circumstances, including filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.
• No Guarantee of Accuracy: While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date tax information, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any calculations or data.
• Seek Professional Advice: Before making any financial decisions, relocating to another country, or filing taxes, you should consult with a qualified tax professional, accountant, or legal advisor who can consider your specific circumstances.
• Tax Laws Change: Tax laws and rates are subject to frequent changes. Information on this Site may not reflect the most recent changes.
• Simplified Assumptions: Our calculations assume a single filer with standard deductions and do not account for complex scenarios such as self-employment, investment income, multiple income sources, or tax treaties between countries.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:

• Global Tax Calculator, its owners, operators, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site.
• We shall not be liable for any losses or damages resulting from reliance on the tax calculations, comparisons, or any other information provided on this Site.
• This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, business interruption, loss of data, or any other pecuniary loss.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by English law.

5. Intellectual Property

The Site and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Global Tax Calculator and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or commercially exploit any content from this Site without our prior written consent.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Site:

• In any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
• To transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
• To attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems
• To interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers
• To scrape, data mine, or extract data in bulk without permission
• To use automated systems (bots, scrapers) that send more requests than a human could reasonably produce

7. Third-Party Services

Our Site uses third-party services including:

• Cloudflare: For hosting, content delivery, and security
• Google Analytics: For usage analytics
• Currency Exchange APIs: For real-time currency conversion

Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies.

8. Availability and Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue the Site at any time without notice
• Update tax data and calculations as information becomes available
• Change these Terms at any time
• Restrict access to the Site for any reason

We do not guarantee that the Site will be available at all times or that it will be free from errors or interruptions.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Global Tax Calculator, its owners, operators, and contributors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.