Terms of Use

Welcome to Outbuilding Planner. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

1. Purpose of the Website

Outbuilding Planner provides estimates and guidance for timber outbuilding projects based on the information you enter. The calculators, diagrams, and outputs are provided for informational and planning purposes only. They are not construction drawings, engineering designs, or professional advice.

2. Who May Use This Site

You may use this website for personal, non-commercial purposes only, such as planning or estimating your own DIY projects.

You must not:

• Use the calculators or content for commercial or paid consultancy services
• Resell, redistribute, or republish any content or calculation outputs
• Scrape, copy, or automatically extract data from the website
• Remove or alter copyright notices, branding, or attribution

If you wish to use any part of the site commercially, please contact us first.

3. No Professional Advice

Nothing on this website constitutes structural engineering advice, architectural drawings, building control guidance, or planning permission advice. You are solely responsible for ensuring that your project complies with applicable laws, regulations, building standards, and site conditions.

4. No Warranties

The website and all content are provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that estimates will be accurate for your specific project, that the website will be error-free or uninterrupted, or that information is complete or current. Your use of the website is at your own risk.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Outbuilding Planner accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of this website, including (without limitation) material shortages or over-ordering, construction defects, structural failure, non-compliance with Building Regulations or planning requirements, personal injury, property damage, or financial loss.

Nothing in these terms limits or excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot be excluded under UK law.

6. User Submissions

If you contact us or provide feedback, suggestions, or comments, you grant us the right to use that information to improve the website and our services. You will not be entitled to compensation for such use.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on this website—including text, calculators, diagrams, images, and designs—is owned by Outbuilding Planner or licensed to us and protected by UK and international copyright laws. You may view, print, or download content for your personal use only. You must not reproduce, distribute, or exploit any content without prior written permission.

8. Changes to the Website and Terms

We may modify or discontinue any part of the website at any time, and update these Terms of Use periodically. Changes are effective when posted on this page, and the "Last updated" date will reflect the most recent revision.

9. Third-Party Links

The website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or practices. Access them at your own risk.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about these terms, please contact us using the details provided on the website.

By using Outbuilding Planner, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use.