Terms of Service

Introduction

Welcome to WikiGear (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website at wikigear.com and all associated gear tools, calculators, and services (collectively, the “Service”).

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using WikiGear, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

Informational Use & Verifying Results

WikiGear provides estimates and tools for general guidance and informational purposes only. Calculator results, outdoor guidance, and technical information on the Service are informational and may be incomplete or out of date, and the Service is not a substitute for professional outdoor, wilderness-safety, medical, or survival advice. Trail conditions, weather, and terrain depend on many factors. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to treat results as general informational and educational content rather than a guarantee of results, and to assess conditions, carry appropriate gear, and use your own judgment before heading out. All content on this site is general informational and educational content only and is NOT professional outdoor, wilderness-safety, medical, or survival advice; results vary. The outdoors carries inherent risks.

Description of Service

WikiGear provides free, practical outdoor gear tools and educational resources, including:

• Backpack Weight Calculator
• Base Weight Calculator
• Hiking Calorie Calculator
• Water Needs Calculator
• Hiking Time Calculator and Trail Food Calculator
• Educational content, guides, and best practices

All tools are provided free of charge. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time.

User Responsibilities

Appropriate Use

Users of our tools and website agree to:

• Use the tools in good faith and for legitimate personal trip planning purposes
• Provide accurate information when using our calculators
• Not attempt to disrupt or compromise the website’s functionality
• Not use automated systems to access our tools excessively
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Not use the tools for any illegal or unauthorized purpose

Check With a Professional When Needed

You are responsible for using your own judgment, and for seeking advice from qualified outdoor, wilderness-safety, or medical professionals, before making important decisions about a trip, route, or backcountry outing. Our tools are designed to assist and inform, not to replace professional advice or your own judgment.

Tool Accuracy and Disclaimers

Calculation Accuracy

Our calculators and tools are provided for informational and educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all calculations will be error-free or suitable for your specific needs. Results are estimates based on standard outdoor conventions and the figures you enter; actual outcomes may vary based on your specific trail, current conditions, and individual circumstances.

No Guarantee of Results

WikiGear makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and disclaims all other warranties including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

Trip & Safety Decisions

Outdoor guidance is general and informational only and is not a substitute for professional outdoor, wilderness-safety, medical, or survival advice. Trail conditions, weather, and terrain depend on many factors. Always treat results as general guidance, not a guarantee of results, use your own judgment, and assess conditions, carry appropriate gear, and check current trail and weather reports before heading out.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, tools, calculators, and software, is the property of WikiGear or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright laws.

You may use our tools for personal, non-commercial purposes only. Under this license you may not modify or copy the website materials, use them for any commercial purpose or public display, attempt to reverse engineer any software, or remove any copyright or proprietary notations.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our website and tools is also governed by our Privacy Policy. All tool calculations happen in your browser and are not transmitted to us.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall WikiGear or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data, trip-related costs, or gear expenses) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on WikiGear’s website or tools, even if WikiGear or an authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

Third-Party Links

WikiGear has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by WikiGear. Use of any such linked website is at your own risk.

Prohibited Uses

You may not use our website or tools:

• For any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts
• To violate any international, federal, or local regulations, rules, laws, or ordinances
• To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or those of others
• To submit false or misleading information
• To upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code
• To collect or track the personal information of others
• To spam, phish, spider, crawl, or scrape

Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that jurisdiction.

Modifications

WikiGear may revise these Terms of Service at any time without notice. By using this website and our tools, you are agreeing to be bound by the then-current version of these Terms.

Contact Information

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

• By email: support@wikigear.com
• Via our contact page