Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Blue Orbit's Restaurant Viability Calculator, Restaurant Valuation Calculator, or any related calculator tools (collectively, the "Calculators"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Calculators.

2. Nature of the Calculators

Educational and Informational Use Only

The Calculators are designed to provide estimates and general guidance for restaurant planning and valuation purposes. All results, outputs, recommendations, and analyses are:

• Estimates only – not guaranteed outcomes
• Based on self-reported inputs – accuracy depends entirely on the information you provide
• General industry benchmarks – not specific to your unique circumstances
• Informational in nature – not professional advice

What the Calculators Are NOT

• Professional appraisals or valuations
• Certified financial advice
• Accounting or tax guidance
• Legal counsel
• Investment recommendations
• Guarantees of business performance
• Substitute for professional due diligence

3. Your Responsibilities

Accurate Information

You are solely responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness of all information you enter into the Calculators. Blue Orbit does not verify, validate, or independently confirm any data you provide.

Professional Consultation

Before making significant financial decisions based on calculator results, you should:

• Engage qualified professionals (CPAs, business appraisers, attorneys, consultants)
• Conduct thorough due diligence
• Verify all assumptions and inputs independently
• Consider factors beyond what the Calculators address

Appropriate Use

You agree to use the Calculators only for their intended purpose and not to:

• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Attempt to reverse engineer or replicate the underlying formulas
• Use results to mislead third parties about business value or viability
• Represent calculator outputs as professional appraisals or certified valuations

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

AS-IS Basis

The Calculators are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Accuracy or reliability
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation

No Guarantee of Results

Blue Orbit makes no representations or warranties regarding:

• The accuracy of calculator outputs
• The suitability of results for your specific situation
• The completeness of the analysis
• The achievement of projected outcomes

External Factors

Calculator results cannot account for:

• Market volatility or economic changes
• Unforeseen circumstances
• Buyer/seller motivation
• Negotiation dynamics
• Local market conditions beyond captured data points
• Individual business circumstances

5. Limitation of Liability

Maximum Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting's total liability for any claims related to the Calculators shall not exceed the amount you paid for calculator access (if applicable) or $100, whichever is greater.

Excluded Damages

Blue Orbit shall not be liable for:

• Lost profits, revenues, or business opportunities
• Cost of substitute services
• Business interruption
• Data loss or corruption
• Indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages

Third-Party Reliance

Blue Orbit is not liable for any damages arising from third parties relying on calculator outputs you share, whether for financing, investment, acquisition, or any other purpose.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting, its owners, employees, contractors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Calculators
• Your violation of these Terms
• Inaccurate information you provided
• Third-party reliance on calculator outputs you shared
• Any dispute between you and a third party related to calculator results

7. Data and Privacy

Information Collection

To access certain calculator features, you may need to provide:

• Name
• Email address
• Business-related information for calculations

Use of Information

Blue Orbit may use your information to:

• Provide calculator services
• Send relevant business insights or updates
• Improve calculator functionality
• Comply with legal obligations

No Sale of Personal Data

Blue Orbit does not sell your personal information to third parties. See our Privacy Policy for complete details on data handling.

No Verification

Blue Orbit does not verify the accuracy of business information you enter into the Calculators and is not responsible for errors in your inputs.

8. Intellectual Property

All calculator logic, formulas, algorithms, designs, interfaces, and content are the intellectual property of Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, or duplicate the Calculators
• Reverse engineer the calculation methodologies
• Create derivative works
• Use calculator branding without permission

9. Access and Subscriptions

Paid Tiers

Some calculator features require payment. By purchasing access, you agree to:

• Pay the specified fee
• Accept the access duration (e.g., monthly or yearly access, automatically renewing until terminated by user)
• Acknowledge that fees are non-refundable except as required by law

Access Termination

Blue Orbit reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access at any time for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent activity
• Abusive behavior
• Non-payment

10. Modifications to Terms

Blue Orbit may update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Material changes will be communicated via:

• Email notification
• Prominent notice on the calculator interface

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

11. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association's rules, except for:

• Claims under $10,000, which may be brought in small claims court
• Injunctive relief claims

12. Calculator-Specific Disclaimers

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms: