Terms of Service and Disclaimer

Service Nature

This site provides browser-based astrophotography equipment calculators, estimators, and planning aids. The service is informational and estimation-oriented only.

The site does not guarantee mount safety, optical performance, weather outcomes, guiding success, or compatibility with any specific manufacturer configuration.

Assumption of Risk

Users assume all risk associated with telescope mounts, payloads, cabling, observatory automation, and field equipment. That includes risk of equipment damage, collapse, injury, or property damage from overloaded mounts or incorrect mechanical assembly.

By using the site, users remain responsible for verifying manufacturer specifications, supervising equipment, and confirming suitability before purchasing or operating gear.

No Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the operator disclaims liability for equipment damage, mount failure, imaging train collapse, financial loss from purchasing decisions, and injury arising from reliance on calculator output.

No Professional Advice

Nothing on the site constitutes engineering certification, legal advice, or observatory safety approval.