Terms of Service & Use

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using linkvane ("the website," "the service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the website. These terms apply to all visitors and users of the website.

Description of Service

linkvane provides a collection of browser-based astronomy calculation tools available free of charge. The tools include, but are not limited to, moon phase calculators, planet visibility trackers, constellation finders, eclipse predictors, and telescope optics calculators. All tools run locally in your browser and require no account creation or personal information.

Permitted Use

You may use linkvane for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes. Permitted uses include:

• Using the tools for personal astronomy observation planning
• Using the tools for educational purposes in schools, universities, or informal learning settings
• Referencing calculation results in non-commercial publications with appropriate attribution
• Sharing links to the website with others

Prohibited Use

You may not:

• Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or extract the source code for commercial redistribution
• Use automated tools to scrape or systematically download website content
• Represent linkvane's tools or content as your own original work
• Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to interfere with the website's operation or security

Accuracy of Calculations

linkvane's tools are designed to provide accurate astronomical calculations for general observational and educational purposes. However, we make no warranty that the results are free from errors. The calculations use established astronomical algorithms and are suitable for amateur astronomy, education, and general planning purposes.

For applications requiring certified precision — such as navigation, scientific research, or professional observatory scheduling — please consult authoritative ephemeris sources such as the JPL Horizons system or the United States Naval Observatory.

Disclaimer of Warranties

linkvane is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information provided by the tools.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, linkvane and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the website or its tools. This includes any decisions made based on calculations provided by the tools.

Intellectual Property

The design, layout, text content, and code of linkvane are the intellectual property of linkvane's operators. The astronomical algorithms used are based on publicly available mathematical formulas and are not proprietary. Tutorial content and tool descriptions are original works created for this website.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the website shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation before any formal legal proceedings.

Contact

Questions about these terms may be directed to us via the Contact Us page.