Terms of Service

Last Updated: August 4, 2026

By accessing or using MyHoursCalculator.com (the "Website" or "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not use our Website.

1. Use of the Website

MyHoursCalculator.com provides free online tools to calculate work hours, overtime, gross pay, and related payroll estimates. The Website is intended for personal, informational, and educational use only.

2. Age Restriction

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Website. If you are under 18, you must have your parent or legal guardian's permission to use the Service.

If you are under 13, do not use this Website or provide any personal information. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

3. Disclaimer of Accuracy (Not Legal or Financial Advice)

The calculators on this site provide estimates only. We are not a payroll provider, accounting firm, law firm, or financial advisor. We do not provide legal, accounting, tax, or financial advice.

Payroll rules, overtime laws, meal break regulations, tax withholdings, and rounding practices vary significantly by:

• Country, state, province, and local jurisdiction
• Industry and occupation
• Individual employer policies
• Collective bargaining agreements
• Employment classification (exempt vs. non-exempt, contractor vs. employee)

You should always confirm:

• Your final hours and pay with your employer, HR department, or official payroll provider
• Your legal obligations with a qualified attorney
• Your tax obligations with a qualified tax professional or accountant

We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any calculation for your specific situation.

4. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

In no event shall MyHoursCalculator.com, its owners, operators, affiliates, employees, or service providers be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Website, including but not limited to:

• Lost wages or underpayment
• Payroll disputes or errors
• Tax penalties or interest
• Legal fees or compliance costs
• Missed overtime or incorrect time calculations
• Employment termination or disciplinary action
• Loss of profits or business opportunities
• Data loss or corruption

This applies whether the claim is based on contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.

AGGREGATE LIABILITY: Our total liability to you for all claims arising from your use of the Website shall not exceed US $100 or the amount you paid to use the Service (which is $0 for free services), whichever is greater.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability: We do not warrant that the Website is suitable for commerce or any specific purpose
• Fitness for a Particular Purpose: We do not warrant that calculations are suitable for your specific employment situation
• Non-Infringement: We do not warrant that the Service does not infringe any third-party rights
• Accuracy: We do not warrant that calculations are accurate, complete, or error-free
• Availability: We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or free of errors or viruses
• Timeliness: We do not warrant that information is current or up-to-date

Use at your own risk. You are solely responsible for verifying any results with authoritative sources.

6. User Conduct and Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to:

• Scrape or Copy: Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or crawlers to extract content or data from the Website without written permission
• Reverse Engineer: Decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of any calculator or feature
• Redistribute: Copy, reproduce, or republish our calculators, design, or content on another website without explicit written permission
• Illegal Use: Use the Website for any unlawful purpose, including but not limited to wage theft, tax evasion, or fraud
• Harm the Website: Attempt to hack, disrupt, overload, or damage the Website or its infrastructure
• Interfere: Interfere with other users' access to or enjoyment of the Website
• Impersonate: Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Spam or Abuse: Send unsolicited messages, spam, or abusive communications through the Website
• Infringe: Violate any intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of MyHoursCalculator.com or third parties

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Website for violating these Terms, with or without notice.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to calculators, text, graphics, logos, design, layout, code, and functionality, is the property of MyHoursCalculator.com and is protected by:

• United States and international copyright laws
• Trademark laws
• Trade secret laws
• Other intellectual property rights

Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

Restrictions: You may not:

• Modify, copy, or create derivative works based on the Website
• Use our calculators or content on another website (embedded widgets, iframes, copies)
• Remove copyright notices, trademarks, or other proprietary markings

Commercial Use: If you wish to use our calculators or content commercially (e.g., embedding in a paid app, corporate intranet), contact us at jamie@jamiefitzgerald.com for a licensing agreement.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MyHoursCalculator.com, its owners, operators, affiliates, employees, agents, and service providers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights (intellectual property, privacy, etc.)
• Any content you submit or transmit through the Website
• Your negligence or willful misconduct

Example: If you use our calculator to underpay employees and they sue you, you agree to cover our legal costs if we are named in the lawsuit.

9. Modifications to the Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website (or any part thereof) at any time, temporarily or permanently, with or without notice.

We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or new features. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Notification: For material changes, we will provide notice via a prominent banner on the Website at least 30 days before the effective date.

Continued Use = Acceptance: By continuing to use the Website after changes become effective, you agree to be bound by the updated Terms. If you do not agree, stop using the Website.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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

Exclusive Jurisdiction: Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Pennsylvania.

You irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue or inconvenient forum.

Note: Specify the state and county where legal disputes should be resolved. Consult an attorney to choose jurisdiction advantageous to your business location.

12. Arbitration Agreement (Dispute Resolution)

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

Binding Arbitration: You and MyHoursCalculator.com agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website (except as specified below) shall be resolved by binding arbitration rather than in court.

12.1 Arbitration Rules

• Administrator: American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules
• Location: Arbitration shall take place in [STATE/COUNTY from Section 11] or via remote/online proceedings
• Costs: Each party shall bear its own attorneys' fees and costs unless the arbitrator awards them to the prevailing party
• Decision: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding, and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction

12.2 Exceptions to Arbitration

The following disputes are NOT subject to arbitration:

• Small Claims Court: You may bring claims in small claims court if they qualify and remain in that court
• Intellectual Property: Disputes over intellectual property infringement (trademarks, copyrights, patents)
• Injunctive Relief: Requests for injunctive or equitable relief to prevent unauthorized use or infringement

12.3 Class Action Waiver

NO CLASS ACTIONS: You agree that any arbitration or court proceeding shall be conducted on an individual basis only, not as a class action, consolidated action, or representative action.

You waive your right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration against MyHoursCalculator.com.

12.4 Opt-Out of Arbitration

You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to jamie@jamiefitzgerald.com within 30 days of first accepting these Terms.

Your opt-out notice must include your name, address, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of this arbitration agreement.

Important: Arbitration clauses can be complex and may be unenforceable in certain consumer contexts or jurisdictions (e.g., California). Have an attorney review this section before finalizing.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if that is not possible, such provision shall be severed from these Terms.

The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and MyHoursCalculator.com regarding your use of the Website.

These Terms supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, or understandings (whether written or oral) regarding the subject matter.

15. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

A waiver of any breach of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach.

16. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent.

We may assign or transfer these Terms (including to a successor entity in a merger or acquisition) without restriction.

17. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Google Ads Settings, government labor sites). We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of any third-party websites.

Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk. We encourage you to review their terms and privacy policies before providing any information.

18. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

• Acts of God (earthquakes, floods, fires, hurricanes)
• War, terrorism, civil unrest
• Government actions or regulations
• Internet or telecommunications failures
• Cyberattacks, hacking, or malware
• Third-party service provider outages (hosting, CDN, analytics)

19. Survival

The following sections shall survive termination of these Terms or your use of the Website:

• Disclaimer of Accuracy (Section 3)
• Limitation of Liability (Section 4)
• Disclaimer of Warranties (Section 5)
• Intellectual Property (Section 7)
• Indemnification (Section 8)
• Governing Law (Section 11)
• Arbitration Agreement (Section 12)

20. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or legal notices regarding these Terms:

• Email: jamie@jamiefitzgerald.com