Terms of Service

Last updated: June 20, 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using Home Financial Tools (homefinancialtools.com), 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.

Description of Service

Home Financial Tools provides free online financial calculators and tools related to real estate, mortgages, and personal finance. Our services include but are not limited to:

  • Rent vs Buy Calculator
  • Mortgage payment calculators
  • Home affordability analysis tools
  • Refinancing calculators
  • Educational content about real estate and finance

Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily use our website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

  • Modify or copy the materials
  • Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display
  • Attempt to reverse engineer any software contained on the website
  • Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

IMPORTANT FINANCIAL DISCLAIMER

The calculators and tools on this website are for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial, investment, legal, or tax advice.

  • Results are estimates and may not reflect actual costs or market conditions
  • Interest rates, taxes, and fees may vary significantly from estimates
  • Market conditions and property values can change rapidly
  • Individual financial situations vary and require personalized analysis

The materials on Home Financial Tools' website are provided on an 'as is' basis. Home Financial Tools makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

In no event shall Home Financial Tools or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Home Financial Tools' website, even if Home Financial Tools or a Home Financial Tools authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

Professional Advice Recommendation

Always consult with qualified professionals before making financial decisions:

  • Financial Advisors: For investment and financial planning advice
  • Mortgage Brokers/Lenders: For actual loan terms and rates
  • Real Estate Agents: For market analysis and property values
  • Tax Professionals: For tax implications of real estate decisions
  • Legal Counsel: For legal aspects of real estate transactions

User Conduct

You agree not to use the service to:

  • Upload, post, or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, or offensive
  • Violate any local, state, national, or international law
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services, including:

  • Mortgage lenders and brokers
  • Real estate platforms
  • Financial service providers
  • Educational resources

We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites. We recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Affiliate Relationships

Home Financial Tools participates in affiliate marketing programs and may receive compensation when you click on links to partner websites or services. This does not affect the accuracy of our calculators or the objectivity of our educational content.

Intellectual Property

The calculators, algorithms, design, content, and software on this website are the property of Home Financial Tools and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the website, to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your information.

Modifications to Terms

Home Financial Tools may revise these terms of service at any time without notice. By using this website, you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these terms of service.

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that state or location.

Contact Information

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

Email: legal@homefinancialtools.com
Website: homefinancialtools.com

Acknowledgment

By using our website and calculators, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Service, understand them, and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.