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Terms of Use

Last updated: 26 January 2026

1. Acceptance of These Terms

By accessing or using Tipping Rules (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

Your continued use of the Service after any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. What the Service Provides

Tipping Rules is an informational utility that helps users understand tipping customs and calculate tips by country.

The Service provides:

  • general information about tipping norms
  • calculation tools

The Service is provided for informational purposes only.

We use analytics to improve the service; for how we handle that data, see our Privacy Policy.

3. How Our Content Is Created

Content on Tipping Rules is based on structured research and real-world travel practices. Information is compiled from publicly available sources, local guidelines, and commonly accepted customs, and reviewed for accuracy.

Tipping norms can vary by situation, location, and context, so guidance should be understood as cultural reference rather than strict rules.

For more on how we review and update rules, see our How tipping rules are reviewed page.

4. No Professional Advice

The information provided through the Service:

  • does not constitute professional, legal, financial, cultural, or travel advice
  • should not be relied upon as definitive or guaranteed guidance

Users remain responsible for their own decisions and actions.

5. User Responsibilities

You agree not to:

  • misuse or abuse the Service
  • attempt to disrupt, overload, or reverse-engineer the Service
  • use the Service for unlawful purposes
  • attempt to bypass rate limits or safeguards

We reserve the right to limit or block access in cases of abuse or excessive use.

6. Availability and Changes

We may:

  • modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time
  • update features, content, or functionality without notice

We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability of the Service.

The Service may introduce optional paid features, donations, or partnerships in the future. Any such changes will be governed by updated terms provided at that time.

7. Intellectual Property

All content, design, and functionality of the Service are owned by or licensed to Tipping Rules.

You may:

  • view and use the content for personal, non-commercial purposes

You may not:

  • copy, reproduce, or redistribute content without permission
  • use the content for commercial purposes without authorization

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available".

We make no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • accuracy of information
  • suitability for a particular purpose
  • availability or reliability of the Service

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • Tipping Rules shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • this includes damages resulting from reliance on information provided by the Service

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Service is to stop using it.

10. Third-Party Services

The Service may rely on third-party providers (e.g. hosting and analytics).

We are not responsible for:

  • third-party services or their availability
  • content or policies of third-party providers

11. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how data is handled.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Romania and applicable European Union law, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time.
When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.