Terms of Use | Smart Restaurant Owner

Last Updated: May 9, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using SmartRestaurantOwner.com (the "Site") and its associated tools, calculators, and content, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, you may not access the Site or use any of its services. You must be at least 18 years old to use this Site.

2. No Professional Advice

The content, calculators, spreadsheets, and tools provided on this Site (including but not limited to the Food Cost Calculator, Menu Price Optimizer, and Break-even Calculator) are for informational and educational purposes only.

We are not your financial advisors, accountants, or legal counsel. The results generated by our tools are estimates based on user-provided inputs and industry averages. They do not constitute professional business, financial, or legal advice. You are strictly responsible for your own business decisions and should consult with licensed professionals before making any financial, purchasing, or operational commitments.

3. Intellectual Property & License to Use

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, tool algorithms, calculator code, and data compilations, is the exclusive property of SmartRestaurantOwner.com and is protected by international copyright and intellectual property laws.

We grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive license to access and make personal, non-commercial use of the Site and its tools. You are strictly prohibited from:

Scraping, reverse-engineering, or copying the underlying code of our calculators and tools.
Reproducing, duplicating, or reselling any content or tool outputs for commercial purposes without our express written consent.

4. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Services

SmartRestaurantOwner.com participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission if you click on or make purchases via third-party links (such as POS system vendors or equipment suppliers) at no additional cost to you.

We do not control these third-party websites or their business practices. Any transaction you enter into with a third-party vendor is solely between you and that vendor. We are not responsible for the performance, quality, or contract terms of any third-party products or services recommended on this Site.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND TOOLS INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE OPERATION OF THE SITE, THE ACCURACY OF THE CALCULATORS, OR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED. YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, SMARTRESTAURANTOWNER.COM AND ITS OWNERS, AFFILIATES, AND CONTRIBUTORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS SITE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION).

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law, or $100.00 USD, whichever is less.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SmartRestaurantOwner.com and its owner from any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site, including, but not limited to, any business losses incurred based on our content or tools.

8. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, USA, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration in San Francisco, California, rather than in court. You agree to waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

9. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].