Terms of Use

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

The RAID Calculator provides:

• Storage Calculations: RAID capacity, usable space, and redundancy analysis
• Performance Analysis: Read/write performance estimates and recommendations
• Configuration Planning: Multiple RAID type comparisons and optimization suggestions
• Visual Layouts: Drive arrangement and data distribution visualizations

All calculations are performed using industry-standard formulas and best practices.

Target Users

• Storage Engineers and Architects
• System Administrators
• IT Professionals and Consultants
• Data Center Operators
• Technical Decision Makers

Appropriate Use Cases

• Storage capacity planning and analysis
• RAID configuration comparison and optimization
• Performance requirement validation
• Technical documentation and proposals
• Educational and training purposes

Calculation Accuracy

• Results are based on theoretical calculations and industry standards
• Actual performance may vary based on hardware, firmware, and workload
• Environmental factors and specific implementations may affect results
• Always perform testing and validation in your environment

No Warranty

• The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
• We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of calculations
• Use at your own risk and professional judgment

You may not use this service for:

• Malicious Activities: Attempting to compromise, damage, or interfere with the service
• Unauthorized Access: Bypassing security measures or accessing restricted areas
• Commercial Redistribution: Reselling or redistributing the service without permission
• Reverse Engineering: Attempting to extract or replicate proprietary algorithms
• Spam or Abuse: Excessive requests or automated attacks
• Illegal Purposes: Any activity that violates applicable laws or regulations

• You assume full responsibility for implementation decisions
• Always consult with qualified professionals for critical deployments
• Perform thorough testing before production implementation
• Consider vendor specifications and recommendations

Our Rights

• The RAID Calculator design, interface, and proprietary algorithms are protected
• Original content, documentation, and visual designs are copyrighted
• Trademarks and service marks remain our property

Your Rights

• Use the service for legitimate storage planning purposes
• Share results and recommendations in your professional work
• Reference calculations in documentation with proper attribution

Third-Party Rights

• Bootstrap, Font Awesome, and other libraries retain their respective licenses
• RAID terminology and standards are industry-standard concepts
• Calculation formulas are based on published standards and specifications

• Best Effort: We strive to maintain high availability but cannot guarantee 100% uptime
• Maintenance: Periodic maintenance may temporarily interrupt service
• Updates: We may update features, calculations, or interface elements
• No SLA: No formal service level agreement is provided

• Local Processing: Calculations are performed in your browser
• No Storage: We do not store your RAID configurations or sensitive data
• Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics help improve the service
• Privacy Policy: See our Privacy Policy for complete details

Your storage planning data remains private and under your control.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

For significant changes, we will provide additional notice through our website or repository.

For questions about these terms or the service: