Terms of Service

Last updated: January 10, 2025

Welcome to TheaterCalc. By accessing or using our website at theatercalc.com (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.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using TheaterCalc, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. We may modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

2. Description of Service

TheaterCalc provides free online calculators and tools to help users plan home theater, gaming room, and audio-visual setups. Our services include:

  • Projector throw distance and screen size calculators
  • Brightness and lumens calculators
  • Speaker sizing and room planning tools
  • Product recommendations with affiliate links
  • Educational content about home theater setup

3. Use of Calculators

Our calculators are provided for informational and planning purposes only. While we strive for accuracy based on industry standards (SMPTE, THX, Dolby), the results are estimates and should be used as general guidance.

You acknowledge that:

  • Calculator results are approximations based on standard formulas
  • Actual performance may vary based on specific equipment, room conditions, and installation
  • You should verify calculations and consult professionals for critical decisions
  • We are not responsible for purchasing decisions made based on calculator results

4. Product Recommendations

Product recommendations on our Site are provided for your convenience. We are participants in affiliate programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you click affiliate links and make purchases, we may earn commissions.

We do not guarantee:

  • Product availability or pricing
  • Product performance or suitability for your specific needs
  • Accuracy of product specifications (which come from third-party sources)

Always verify product details directly with the retailer before purchasing.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on TheaterCalc, including text, graphics, logos, calculators, and software, is the property of TheaterCalc or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • Use our calculators for personal, non-commercial purposes
  • Share links to our Site

You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
  • Use our calculators or content for commercial purposes without authorization
  • Attempt to reverse engineer our calculators or software
  • Remove any copyright or proprietary notices

6. User Conduct

When using our Site, you agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Site
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Harass, abuse, or harm others through the Site

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, CALCULATORS, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We specifically disclaim:

  • Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of calculator results
  • Warranties regarding third-party products or services

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THEATERCALC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Loss of profits or revenue
  • Loss of data
  • Equipment damage or malfunction
  • Costs of substitute goods or services

Our total liability for any claim arising from your use of the Site shall not exceed $100.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless TheaterCalc and its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Site
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including Amazon. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of these external sites. Your interactions with third-party sites are governed by their respective terms and policies.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

12. Governing Law

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

13. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law. You waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits.

14. Severability

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

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us: