Last updated: July, 2026

Welcome to TipCalculator-Free.com (the "Site"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Site and its calculators, tools, and content. By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Use of the Site

TipCalculator-Free.com provides free online calculators and guides for estimating tips, sales tax, discounts, and bill splitting. You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes and in a lawful manner.

You agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or connected systems.
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site, including introducing viruses or malicious code.
• Scrape, copy, or republish substantial portions of the Site's content without permission — except for ordinary search-engine indexing, accessibility tools, or automated access we expressly permit.
• Use automated systems to overload or degrade the Site's performance.

2. No Professional Advice

The calculators and content on this Site are provided for general informational purposes only. They do not constitute financial, tax, legal, accounting, or professional advice. Tipping customs are guidance, not rules, and tax figures are estimates that may differ from the amount applied at a specific location. You are responsible for verifying any result before relying on it. See our Disclaimer for details.

3. Accuracy of Results

We work to keep our calculators accurate, but we make no guarantee that results are error-free or suitable for your particular situation. When you are calculating an actual payment, compare the result with the figures, taxes, service charges, and automatic gratuities shown on your receipt before you pay. We are not responsible for decisions made or actions taken based on the Site's output.

4. Intellectual Property

The calculator source code, interface, original text, graphics, branding, layout, and other protectable elements of the Site are owned by TipCalculator-Free.com or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. We do not claim ownership of the underlying mathematical methods for calculating tips, tax, discounts, or bill splits. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our protected content without prior written permission, except for normal personal use of the tools.

5. Third-Party Links and Advertising

The Site may contain advertisements and links to third-party websites. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, products, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party site or advertiser. Visiting third-party sites is at your own risk, and their terms and policies apply.

6. Availability

We provide the Site on an "as available" basis and may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of it at any time without notice. We are not liable for any unavailability, interruption, or loss of data resulting from downtime or changes to the Site.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all content are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or free of errors.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, TipCalculator-Free.com and its operators will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Site. Our aggregate liability relating to the Site will not exceed USD $10.

Exceptions. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless TipCalculator-Free.com and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your misuse of the Site or your violation of these Terms.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date reflects the most recent revision. Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site will be handled exclusively in the courts of competent jurisdiction located in the United States.

12. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be sent to [email protected].

Disclaimer

Last updated: July 28, 2026

The information and tools provided by TipCalculator-Free.com (the "Site") are for general informational and educational purposes only. By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Disclaimer.

1. Estimates Only

Our calculators produce estimates based on the numbers you enter and on general assumptions. Where the Site shows a default sales-tax rate, it is an estimated state-level average provided for reference only. Your actual sales tax may differ, because it can include county, city, or special-district taxes and depends on the location, the type of goods or services, and the point in time. When you enter your own rate, or the amount printed on your receipt, the calculation uses that figure instead. When calculating an actual payment, always compare the result with the figures on your receipt before you pay.

2. Not Professional Advice

Nothing on this Site constitutes financial, tax, legal, accounting, or other professional advice. Tipping is a matter of personal choice and local custom; there is no single authority that dictates the "correct" amount. For decisions with financial or legal consequences, consult a qualified professional.

3. No Guarantee of Accuracy

While we make reasonable efforts to keep the calculators and content accurate and up to date, we make no representation or warranty of any kind regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information and tools. Any reliance you place on them is strictly at your own risk.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, our liability arising from or relating to the Site or its calculators — including any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in a result — is excluded or limited as described in the Limitation of Liability section of our Terms of Service. Nothing in this Disclaimer or those Terms excludes or limits any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

5. External Links and Advertising

The Site may include advertisements and links to external websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over the content or reliability of those sites and are not responsible for them. The inclusion of any link or advertisement does not imply endorsement.

6. Third-Party References

Any references to third-party publications, institutes, or guidelines (such as etiquette guides or tax authorities) are provided for context only. Those sources are owned by their respective authors and do not endorse this Site.

7. Your Responsibility

You are solely responsible for verifying any figure before acting on it and for the amounts you ultimately choose to pay. Always check the bottom of your receipt for service charges or automatic gratuities before adding a tip.

8. Acknowledgement

By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Disclaimer. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this Disclaimer, email us at [email protected].