Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Gold Calculator India. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website goldcalculator.net.in and all related tools, content, and services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the Service. By using the website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted these Terms in full.

2. Description of Service

Gold Calculator India provides a free online tool that helps users:

• Calculate gold prices based on weight, karat, and live market rates
• Estimate making charges (percentage or flat-rate)
• Calculate GST (CGST + SGST or IGST) on gold purchases
• Convert between weight units (gram, tola, sovereign, troy ounce, etc.)
• Access educational content about gold prices, purity, and market trends

The Service is provided "as is" for informational and educational purposes only. We do not provide financial, investment, or tax advice.

3. Eligibility & Account

To use the Service, you must be at least 18 years old or have permission from a parent or legal guardian. By using the website, you represent that you meet this requirement.

The Service does not require account registration. You can use all calculator features without signing up, providing personal information, or creating an account.

If you contact us via email or our contact form, you agree to provide accurate and truthful information.

4. Permitted Use

You may use the Service for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes, including:

• Calculating gold prices for personal purchases or sales
• Verifying jeweller quotes and bills
• Educational research about gold markets
• Sharing the calculator URL with others
• Linking to our pages from your own website or social media

You may also use the calculator for legitimate business purposes (e.g., a small jeweller using it to verify rates), provided you comply with all applicable laws and these Terms.

5. Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

• Misuse the Service for illegal, fraudulent, or unauthorized purposes
• Scrape, copy, or republish our content, calculator code, or gold rate data without written permission
• Reverse engineer or decompile any part of the website
• Send spam, malware, or harmful code through the contact form or any other channel
• Attempt to overload our servers with excessive automated requests
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Use bots, crawlers, or scrapers to extract data from the Service in violation of our robots.txt
• Misrepresent our calculator results as official jeweller pricing or financial advice
• Violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights while using the Service

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content

All content on Gold Calculator India — including the calculator design, code, articles, FAQs, logos, graphics, branding, and original written material — is the exclusive property of Gold Calculator India and its founder, Kaisar Ahmad Tantary, and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Permitted References

You may:

• Quote brief excerpts from our articles with proper attribution and a link back
• Share our pages on social media using standard sharing tools
• Link to any public page on our website without requesting permission

6.3 Restrictions

You may not, without our written consent:

• Reproduce, modify, or distribute our content for commercial purposes
• Use our logos, branding, or visual identity in your own materials
• Frame, mirror, or embed our calculator on another website
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or attribution notices

6.4 Third-Party Trademarks

References to MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange), IBJA (India Bullion & Jewellers Association), WGC (World Gold Council), and other organizations are made for informational purposes. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

7. User Content & Submissions

If you submit content through our contact form, feedback, or any other communication channel ("User Submissions"), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, store, and reference that content for the purpose of operating, maintaining, and improving the Service.

You agree not to submit:

• Content that is illegal, defamatory, threatening, or harassing
• Confidential information you don't have the right to share
• Spam, advertising, or promotional content
• Content that infringes third-party intellectual property rights

We reserve the right to delete, modify, or refuse to respond to any submission that violates these Terms.

8. Third-Party Links & Sources

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. These are provided for convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services.

Live gold rates are sourced from goldpricetoday.net.in and reference data from MCX, IBJA, and WGC. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the rates match those of any specific bullion dealer, jeweller, or exchange.

Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement.

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• The information will be 100% accurate or complete
• Any defects will be corrected immediately
• The website is free of viruses or harmful components

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Gold Calculator India, its founders, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Service.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Financial loss from gold purchases or sales based on calculator results
• Errors or inaccuracies in displayed gold rates
• Service interruptions or downtime
• Loss of data, profits, or goodwill
• Any third-party actions, websites, or services linked from our site

If you are dissatisfied with the Service, your sole remedy is to stop using it.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Gold Calculator India, its founder, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights
• Any content you submit or transmit through the Service

12. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason — including, without limitation, if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
• Provisions that by their nature should survive (such as intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability) will continue to apply

13. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of India.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• For material changes, we will provide reasonable notice (e.g., a banner on the site)
• Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms

If you do not agree with the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service.

15. Contact Information

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

• Email: support@goldcalculator.net.in
• Contact Form: goldcalculator.net.in/contact.php
• Response Time: Within 24-48 hours (Mon-Fri, IST)