Terms of Service
Terms governing the educational tools, content, and third-party links published on compost.tools.
Last updated: April 2026
Acceptance
By using compost.tools, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Educational Purpose Only
All calculators and content on compost.tools are provided for educational and informational purposes only. Results are estimates based on published research ranges — not professional agricultural, horticultural, or environmental advice. Always consult your local university cooperative extension service or a licensed professional before making significant soil amendment or composting decisions, especially for commercial or regulated operations.
No Warranty
The site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose of any calculator result. Composting outcomes depend on local conditions, material quality, and management practices that cannot be captured in a general-purpose calculator.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, compost.tools and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of or reliance on the site or its calculators.
Intellectual Property
The site code, design, and written content are owned by compost.tools. Source data cited from USDA, university extension services, and CREF is publicly available research; we claim no ownership of underlying scientific data.
Third-Party Links
The site links to external resources including university extension publications, USDA documents, and EPA data. We are not responsible for the content or availability of external sites.
Advertising
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Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, USA. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Virginia.
Changes
We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.