HILLNVALE

Terms of Service

Last updated: July 26, 2026

Introduction

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

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of them, please do not use the Service.

Acceptance of Terms

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

We may update these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Estimates for Planning — Verify Before You Rely

HillnVale’s calculators produce general estimates to help you plan an unhurried trip. A hike time, an acclimatization schedule, a trip budget, a transfer time, a pack weight, and a day length all depend entirely on the numbers you enter and on commonly used methods, and may be incomplete or unsuited to conditions on the day. Nothing on the Service is professional travel, medical, mountaineering, or safety advice. Hill and mountain travel carries real risks — weather, terrain, and altitude can change quickly. Before you set out, check the forecast and local conditions, carry appropriate navigation and equipment, and consult a qualified guide, mountain authority, or medical professional where your safety or health is involved.

Description of Service

HillnVale provides free, browser-based calculators and educational resources, including:

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

Your Responsibilities

When using the Service, you agree to:

You are responsible for your own safety and decisions in the hills, and for confirming important matters with a qualified professional or local authority before acting.

Accuracy and Disclaimers

While we aim for correct formulas, we cannot guarantee that every calculation is error-free or suited to your circumstances. Results are estimates based on standard methods and the figures you provide; real conditions on a route or a trip may differ. HillnVale makes no warranties, express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website — text, graphics, logos, tools, calculators, and software — is the property of HillnVale or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright and other laws. You may use the tools for personal purposes; you may not copy, resell, or reverse engineer them, or remove proprietary notices.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall HillnVale or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, injury, trip-related costs, or losses arising from decisions made in the hills) arising out of your use of, or inability to use, the Service, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Third-Party Links and Ads

The Service may link to third-party websites and displays third-party advertisements. We do not control and are not responsible for their content, and inclusion of a link or ad is not an endorsement. Your use of any third-party site is at your own risk.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, and you submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located there.

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