Terms of Service - Ballistics.foo

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using ballistics.foo ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

IMPORTANT: This Service provides ballistics calculations for educational and informational purposes only. The calculations are estimates and should not be relied upon for actual shooting scenarios without independent verification. By using this Service, you acknowledge and accept all risks associated with ballistics calculations and firearms-related activities.

1. Description of Service

ballistics.foo provides an interactive web-based playground for ballistics calculations using WebAssembly technology. The Service allows users to:

Run ballistics calculations in multiple programming languages (JavaScript, Python, Ruby, PHP)
Experiment with trajectory, wind drift, energy, and other ballistic parameters
Learn about ballistics physics and programming with WebAssembly
Access educational examples and code samples

All calculations run locally in your browser. We do not store or transmit your calculation inputs or results.

2. User Responsibilities and Acceptable Use

2.1 You Must:

Be at least 18 years of age to use this Service
Comply with all applicable local, state, federal, and international laws
Verify all ballistics calculations independently before any practical application
Use the Service for lawful, educational, and recreational purposes only
Assume full responsibility for your use of any information obtained from the Service

2.2 Prohibited Uses:

You may NOT use this Service to:

Engage in any illegal activities or plan unlawful acts
Violate any firearms laws or regulations in your jurisdiction
Harm, threaten, or harass any person or entity
Circumvent any security features or access restrictions
Introduce viruses, malware, or malicious code
Scrape, data mine, or extract data using automated means without permission
Impersonate any person or entity
Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers

COMPLIANCE WITH LAW: Users are solely responsible for ensuring their use of ballistics calculations complies with all applicable firearms laws, hunting regulations, and safety requirements in their jurisdiction. Laws vary significantly by location.

3. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Accuracy: We make no warranty that ballistics calculations are accurate, complete, or suitable for any particular purpose
Reliability: We do not guarantee the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
Results: We do not warrant that results obtained from the Service will be correct, reliable, or meet your requirements
Third-party content: We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of third-party libraries, data, or links

3.1 Ballistics Calculations Disclaimer

Ballistics calculations are mathematical estimates based on idealized conditions. Real-world results vary due to:

Manufacturing variations in ammunition and firearms
Environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, altitude, wind)
User technique and equipment condition
Measurement errors and rounding
Simplifications in physics models

You must verify all calculations with actual testing in safe, controlled conditions before relying on them.

3.2 Educational Purposes Only

This Service is intended for:

Educational exploration of ballistics physics
Programming and WebAssembly learning
Recreational interest in ballistics
General informational purposes

This Service is NOT:

A substitute for professional ballistics analysis
A replacement for proper firearms training
Suitable for critical applications (military, law enforcement, hunting)
Professional advice of any kind

4. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

IN NO EVENT SHALL BALLISTICS.FOO, ITS OPERATORS, DEVELOPERS, OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

Personal injury, death, or property damage arising from use of this Service
Indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
Damages resulting from reliance on calculations or information provided
Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in calculations or content
Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
Third-party conduct or content on the Service

THIS LIMITATION APPLIES REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY (CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE) AND WHETHER OR NOT WE WERE ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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

5. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ballistics.foo, its operators, developers, contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

Your use or misuse of the Service
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any law or regulation
Your violation of any third-party rights
Any accidents, injuries, or damages resulting from your use of ballistics calculations
Any content you submit or actions you take using the Service

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Open Source Software

The ballistics engine is open source software dual-licensed under the MIT and Apache-2.0 licenses. You may use, modify, and distribute the source code subject to the terms of either license.

6.2 Website Content

6.3 Trademarks

"ballistics.foo" and "ballistics.rs" are trademarks of Alex Jokela. Use of these marks requires permission.

6.4 Third-Party Libraries

This Service uses open-source libraries (Pyodide, ruby.wasm, php-wasm, Monaco Editor) which are subject to their respective licenses. See our Privacy Policy for details.

7. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Key points:

We use Google Analytics to track usage statistics
All ballistics calculations run locally in your browser
We do not store or transmit your calculation data
We participate in the Amazon Associates affiliate program
Cookies are used only for analytics

8. Modifications to Service and Terms

8.1 Service Changes

We reserve the right to:

Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time
Change features, functionality, or availability
Impose limits on certain features or restrict access
Update the ballistics engine or underlying code

We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

8.2 Terms Changes

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Material changes will be highlighted with a notice on the main page.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without notice, for:

Violation of these Terms
Illegal or harmful conduct
Requests by law enforcement or government agencies
Unexpected technical or security issues
Extended periods of inactivity
Any other reason at our sole discretion

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Sections 3-5 and 10-13 of these Terms survive termination.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

10.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state of [Your State], without regard to conflict of law provisions.

10.2 Jurisdiction

You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of courts located in [Your County], [Your State] for any legal proceedings related to these Terms or the Service.

10.3 Informal Resolution

Before filing any legal claim, you agree to first contact us at support@tinycomputers.io to attempt informal resolution.

11. Miscellaneous Provisions

11.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and License, constitute the entire agreement between you and ballistics.foo regarding the Service.

11.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.

11.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

11.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

11.5 No Partnership

These Terms do not create any partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship.

11.6 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to causes beyond our reasonable control (natural disasters, war, terrorism, internet outages, etc.).

12. Export Control

You agree to comply with all export and import laws and regulations. You represent that you are not:

Located in a country subject to U.S. embargo
Listed on any U.S. government prohibited or restricted parties list
Using the Service for any prohibited purpose under export control laws

13. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms? Contact us:

Email: support@tinycomputers.io

Website: https://ballistics.foo

GitHub: github.com/ajokela/ballistics-engine

Acknowledgment

BY USING BALLISTICS.FOO, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.

YOU FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:

Ballistics calculations are estimates and may contain errors
You must verify all calculations independently
You assume all risk for use of this Service
You will comply with all applicable laws and safety regulations
You release ballistics.foo from all liability related to your use of the Service