Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Study Score Calculator website (studyscorecalculator.au), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use our services.

2. Description of Service

Study Score Calculator provides a free online tool that estimates Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) scores based on Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) study scores entered by users. Our service also includes educational blog content related to VCE studies and university preparation.

3. Disclaimer of Accuracy

The ATAR estimates provided by our calculator are for informational and educational purposes only. These estimates:

• Are NOT official ATAR scores
• Do NOT account for subject scaling adjustments
• May differ significantly from actual ATAR results
• Should NOT be used as the sole basis for educational decisions

For official ATAR information and results, please consult the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) at vtac.edu.au or your school's careers counsellor.

4. User Responsibilities

When using our service, you agree to:

• Use the calculator for lawful purposes only
• Not attempt to disrupt or harm the website or its infrastructure
• Not use automated systems to access the service without permission
• Not reproduce or redistribute our content without attribution
• Verify ATAR information through official sources before making decisions

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Study Score Calculator or its content providers and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws. You may not:

• Copy or reproduce content for commercial purposes
• Modify or create derivative works from our content
• Remove copyright notices from any materials

Educational use and sharing with proper attribution is permitted and encouraged.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these third-party sites. Links do not imply endorsement of the linked website or its operators.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law, Study Score Calculator and its operators shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of data or profits arising from use of our service
• Decisions made based on calculator results
• Inaccuracies in ATAR estimates or educational content
• Interruption or unavailability of the service

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Study Score Calculator, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the service or violation of these terms.

9. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our service at any time without notice. We may also update the calculator methodology or content as educational requirements evolve.

10. Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria.