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Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using PFSCalculator.com (the "Site" or "Service"). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use this Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using PFSCalculator.com, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any updates to these Terms.
2. Description of Service
PFSCalculator.com provides a free, browser-based calculator for estimating Proposal for Settlement thresholds under Florida Statute § 768.79 and Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.442. The Site is designed as an informational resource for Florida attorneys, paralegals, law students, and legal professionals.
3. No Legal Advice
The content and tools on this Site are provided for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes legal advice, legal opinions, or a substitute for consultation with a licensed Florida attorney.
Using this calculator does not:
- Create an attorney-client relationship between you and the Site owner
- Establish any professional relationship of any kind
- Constitute legal advice or a legal opinion on your specific matter
- Guarantee the accuracy of results for any particular case or jurisdiction
Always verify calculations independently and consult a qualified Florida attorney regarding the application of Florida Statute § 768.79 and Rule 1.442 to your specific circumstances.
4. Accuracy of Information
We strive to ensure the calculations on this Site are accurate based on our understanding of Florida Statute § 768.79 at the time of creation. However, we make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any information or calculations on this Site.
The law changes. Court decisions, legislative amendments, and local rules may affect the applicability of any information on this Site. You are solely responsible for verifying any results against current statutes, rules, and applicable case law.
5. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, PFSCalculator.com and its owner(s) shall not be liable for:
- Any errors or omissions in the calculator results
- Any loss, damage, or harm arising from reliance on this Site
- Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Any damages resulting from interruption of service or technical failures
- Any legal outcomes resulting from decisions made in reliance on this tool
Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with this Site is to stop using it.
6. Acceptable Use
You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:
- Violate any applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation
- Infringe upon the rights of any third party
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its infrastructure
- Introduce viruses, malicious code, or other harmful materials
- Attempt to reverse engineer, scrape, or systematically copy Site content
- Misrepresent the results of this calculator as official legal determinations
7. Intellectual Property
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You are welcome to share links to this Site and reference it in your practice materials, provided you do not misrepresent its nature or accuracy.
8. Third-Party Services and Links
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Links to external sites (including Florida statutes and legal resources) are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of any external content.
9. Advertising
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10. Modifications to the Service
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Florida.
12. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.
13. Contact
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us via our About & Contact page.