Terms of Use

Welcome to House Cost Estimator. By accessing or using our website at housecostestimator.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). Please read them carefully before using our services.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Nature of Our Services

Educational and Informational Purpose

House Cost Estimator provides tools and content for educational and informational purposes only. Our cost calculators generate estimates based on general averages, regional data, and industry standards. These estimates are intended to help users with preliminary planning and budgeting.

Not Professional Advice

Our Site does not provide professional construction, financial, legal, or architectural advice. The information and estimates provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation. Before making any construction or financial decisions, you should:

• Consult with licensed contractors, architects, and engineers
• Obtain detailed bids based on actual plans and site conditions
• Seek advice from qualified financial advisors
• Review all contracts with appropriate legal counsel

Disclaimer of Warranties

We do not warrant that:

• The estimates or information provided will be accurate for your specific project
• The Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• Any errors in the Site will be corrected
• The results obtained from using the Site will be accurate or reliable

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HOUSE COST ESTIMATOR AND ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
• Costs incurred due to reliance on estimates provided
• Construction cost overruns or budget discrepancies
• Decisions made based on information from our Site
• Any other damages arising from use of our Site

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US, IF ANY, FOR ACCESS TO THE SITE.

Accuracy of Estimates

Our cost estimators provide approximate figures based on:

• National and regional average construction costs
• Industry-standard multipliers and adjustments
• General assumptions about materials and labor
• Data that may not reflect current market conditions

Actual construction costs depend on numerous factors we cannot account for, including:

• Specific site conditions (soil, access, utilities, topography)
• Local labor markets and contractor availability
• Material price fluctuations
• Design complexity and specifications
• Permit requirements and impact fees
• Weather conditions and timing
• Change orders and unforeseen circumstances

You acknowledge that our estimates may vary significantly from actual costs and should only be used for preliminary planning purposes.

User Responsibilities

When using our Site, you agree to:

• Use the Site only for lawful purposes
• Provide accurate information when using our tools or contact forms
• Not attempt to disrupt or compromise Site security
• Not reproduce, distribute, or modify our content without permission
• Not use automated systems to access the Site in a manner that impacts performance
• Not misrepresent our estimates as guaranteed costs

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, calculator tools, and software, is the property of House Cost Estimator or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

• View and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Print pages for personal reference
• Share links to our content

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices
• Create derivative works based on our content

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, products, or services offered by third parties. Your use of linked sites is subject to their respective terms and policies.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless House Cost Estimator and its owners, operators, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit to the Site

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.

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. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved in the appropriate courts.

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.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and House Cost Estimator regarding use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us through our Contact Form.