Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Texas Paycheck Calculator website ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at texaspaycheckcalculator.com (the "Service") operated by Texas Paycheck Calculator ("us", "we", or "our").

2. Description of Service

Texas Paycheck Calculator is a free online tool that provides estimated calculations for Texas paycheck deductions, including:

• Federal income tax withholding
• Social Security and Medicare taxes (FICA)
• State tax information (Texas has no state income tax)
• Pre-tax and post-tax deductions
• Net pay calculations

Our service also includes educational content about Texas employment law, tax information, and payroll-related topics through our blog and resource pages.

3. Accuracy and Limitations

Estimates Only

All calculations provided by our service are estimates only. Actual paycheck amounts may vary due to:

• Employer-specific payroll policies
• Timing of tax law changes
• Rounding differences in payroll systems
• Additional deductions not accounted for
• Varying pay periods and calculation methods

Tax Law Changes

Tax laws and rates change frequently. While we strive to keep our calculator updated with the latest information, there may be delays in implementing changes. Always verify current tax rates and laws with official sources.

Professional Advice

Our calculator does not constitute professional tax, legal, or financial advice. For official calculations and advice, consult with:

• Your employer's HR or payroll department
• A qualified tax professional
• A certified public accountant (CPA)
• The IRS or other relevant tax authorities

4. User Responsibilities

Accurate Information

You are responsible for entering accurate information into the calculator. Incorrect inputs will result in incorrect estimates.

Appropriate Use

You agree to use our service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the service for any unlawful purpose or to solicit unlawful activity
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of the service without permission
• Use automated systems to access the service excessively

Content Submission

When you submit content (comments, contact forms, etc.), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display such content in connection with our service.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. We expressly disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties of accuracy, reliability, or completeness
• Warranties that the service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties that defects will be corrected

We do not warrant that:

• The calculations will be accurate or suitable for your specific situation
• The service will meet your requirements
• The service will be available at all times
• All errors or defects will be corrected

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE. This includes but is not limited to:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
• Financial losses resulting from inaccurate calculations
• Tax penalties or interest charges
• Employment-related issues or disputes

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the service shall not exceed $100.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Texas Paycheck Calculator, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your use of the service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Any content you submit or transmit through the service

8. Intellectual Property

Our Content

The service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Texas Paycheck Calculator and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the service for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

Restrictions

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• Use our trademarks or branding without authorization
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
• Create derivative works based on our service

9. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the service, to understand our practices.

Key privacy highlights:

• We do not store your paycheck calculation data
• All calculations happen in your browser
• We only collect basic analytics and voluntarily provided information
• We never sell your personal information

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

You may discontinue your use of the service at any time. Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease immediately.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

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

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions will remain in effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be replaced with a valid provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: