Terms of Use

Information only — not professional advice

Everything on this site is provided for general informational and educational purposes. The calculators and articles help you reason about freelance pricing, but they are not financial, tax, legal, accounting, or business advice, and using them does not create any professional or advisory relationship. For decisions that affect your money or business, consult a qualified professional who knows your specific situation.

Estimates and accuracy

The rates, tax figures, and results the site produces are estimates. Tax calculations use simplified federal assumptions and do not account for state and local taxes, credits, deductions, or your personal circumstances. Typical rate ranges are illustrative starting points, not predictions of what you will actually earn or be able to charge.

We work to keep the tools correct and up to date, but we don't guarantee that any result is accurate, complete, or suitable for your situation. You're responsible for verifying numbers before acting on them.

Acceptable use

You may use the site freely for your own personal and business purposes. Please don't attempt to disrupt the site, misuse it, or scrape or republish its content in bulk without permission. The site's name, design, and original content remain the property of Pond Software.

Third-party links

Some pages link to third-party sites, including advertisers and affiliate partners such as Amazon. We don't control those sites and aren't responsible for their content or practices. See our affiliate disclosure and privacy policy for how those relationships work.

Limitation of liability

The site is provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Pond Software is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, the site or its results.

Changes and contact

We may update these terms from time to time; the “last updated” date above will change when we do. Questions? Reach us through the contact page.