Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using Chmod Calculator

Last updated: October 21, 2025

Quick Summary

Free to use for any purpose
No registration or account required
Use at your own risk (no warranties)
Open source - you can modify and redistribute
Don't abuse the service or use it for illegal purposes

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Chmod Calculator ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Chmod Calculator is a free online tool that helps users calculate and understand Linux/Unix file permissions. The Service provides:

• Interactive chmod calculator
• Conversion between numeric and symbolic notation
• Educational content about file permissions
• Individual pages for all chmod combinations
• Permission presets and examples

The Service is provided free of charge and is supported by the open-source community.

3. Use License

Permission is granted to use Chmod Calculator for any lawful purpose, including:

• Personal use
• Commercial use
• Educational use
• Integration into other projects (with attribution)

The source code is available under the MIT License on GitHub. You may modify, distribute, and use the code in accordance with that license.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Transmit malicious code or viruses
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Use automated tools to scrape or download excessive content
• Impersonate others or provide false information

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding:

• Accuracy of calculations or information
• Availability or uptime of the Service
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Security or freedom from errors

While we strive for accuracy, you should verify chmod calculations before applying them to production systems.

6. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL CHMOD CALCULATOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM USE OF THE SERVICE.

This includes but is not limited to:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of data or profits
• System downtime or security breaches
• Incorrect file permissions causing system issues

You use the Service at your own risk and are responsible for verifying all calculations before implementation.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Chmod Calculator and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

The source code is licensed under the MIT License and available on GitHub. You may use, modify, and distribute the code in accordance with that license.

8. User Content

The Service does not collect or store user-generated content. All calculations and interactions occur locally in your browser.

History and favorites are stored in your browser's local storage and are not transmitted to our servers.

9. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle data (spoiler: we don't collect any personal data).

10. Links to Other Sites

The Service may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., GitHub, documentation). We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their terms and policies.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page.

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

13. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate courts.

14. 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, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Chmod Calculator regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Questions About These Terms?

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please visit our contact page.