Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using SleepDebtCalc (https://sleepdebtcalc.com), you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age (or 16 in the EU/EEA) and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using the site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization.

2. Description of Service

SleepDebtCalc provides free, browser-based sleep calculators, articles, and educational resources related to sleep optimization, circadian rhythm, and sleep hygiene. The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

3. Educational Use Only — Not Medical Advice

All content and tools on this website are for educational and informational purposes only. They are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please review our full Disclaimer.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes. You must not:

• Attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or compromise the security or integrity of the site.
• Use automated scripts, scrapers, or bots to extract data without prior written consent.
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the site for commercial purposes without express permission.
• Misrepresent your identity or impersonate any person or entity.
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code.
• Use the site to violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on SleepDebtCalc — including text, articles, calculator algorithms, design, graphics, and the SleepDebtCalc name and logo — is the property of SleepDebtCalc or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may share links to our pages and quote short excerpts with proper attribution and a link back. Republishing entire articles or substantial portions without written permission is prohibited.

6. User-Generated Content

If you submit feedback, suggestions, or other content (such as via our contact form), you grant SleepDebtCalc a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, and display that content for the purpose of operating and improving the service. You represent that you own or have the rights to any content you submit.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our site may link to third-party websites and services, including advertisers served by Google AdSense. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third parties. Inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement.

8. Advertising

SleepDebtCalc may display advertisements, including those served by Google AdSense. By using the site, you consent to the placement of such advertisements. See our Privacy Policy for details on how advertising cookies work and how to opt out.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and all tools are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event shall SleepDebtCalc, its team, contributors, affiliates, or licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages — including loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill — arising from your use of, or inability to use, the website or any content on it.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SleepDebtCalc and its team from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your use of the site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.

12. Termination

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

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable consumer-protection and data-protection laws of the user's jurisdiction. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation; if unresolved, through binding arbitration where permitted by law.

15. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact us or email legal@sleepdebtcalc.com.