California Child Support Guideline

Terms & Conditions

  • Effective Date: December 12, 2025
  • Last Updated: December 12, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to our child support guidelines platform. By accessing or utilizing our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you (the “User,” “you,” or “your”) and our platform (the “Platform,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
If you do not agree with any provision contained within these Terms & Conditions, you must immediately discontinue use of our website and services. Your continued access to or use of our platform following any modifications to these terms indicates your acceptance of such changes.

2. Eligibility and User Responsibilities

2.1 Age Requirements

You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age to use this platform. By accessing our services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and possess the legal authority to enter into these Terms & Conditions.

2.2 Account Accuracy

If you create an account on our platform, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities conducted under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach.

2.3 Acceptable Use

You agree to use our platform solely for lawful purposes. You shall not:

  • Violate any applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, or patents
  • Transmit any harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or obscene content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, servers, or networks
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our platform
  • Collect or harvest personal information about other users without consent
  • Use automated systems, including robots or spiders, to access our platform without permission
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or entity

3. Informational Nature of Services

3.1 Educational Purpose

Our platform provides general educational information about child support guidelines across the United States. All content, including articles, calculators, explanations, and resources, is intended for informational purposes only.

3.2 Not Legal Advice

Important Notice: The information provided on this platform does not constitute legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship between you and our platform or any associated parties. Child support matters involve complex legal considerations that vary significantly by jurisdiction, and individual circumstances differ substantially.

3.3 Professional Consultation Required

You should not rely solely on information obtained from our platform to make legal or financial decisions. We strongly recommend consulting with a qualified family law attorney, certified public accountant, or other appropriate professional who can assess your specific situation and provide personalized guidance tailored to your circumstances.

3.4 No Guarantees

We make no representations, warranties, or guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or applicability of any information presented on our platform. Laws and regulations governing child support change frequently, and information that was accurate at one time may become outdated.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Ownership

All content available on our platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, calculators, design elements, and compilation of materials, is the exclusive property of our platform or our content providers. This content is protected by United States copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our platform for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not permit you to:

  • Modify, reproduce, distribute, display, or create derivative works from our content
  • Commercially exploit any materials obtained from our platform
  • Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
  • Use our trademarks, service marks, or trade names without authorization

4.3 User-Generated Content

If you submit, post, or transmit any content to our platform (including feedback, suggestions, comments, or questions), you grant us a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in any media format. You represent that you own or have obtained all necessary rights to any content you submit.

5. Third-Party Links and Resources

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by us. We provide these links solely for your convenience and do not endorse, monitor, or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services.

When you access third-party links, you do so at your own risk. We encourage you to review the terms of service and privacy policies of any external websites you visit. We shall not be liable for any damages, losses, or issues arising from your use of third-party websites or reliance on their content.

6. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

6.1 "As Is" Provision

Our platform and all content, services, and features are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and title.

6.2 No Warranty of Accuracy

We do not warrant that:

  • Our platform will operate error-free, uninterrupted, or securely
  • Information provided will be accurate, reliable, complete, or current
  • Defects or errors will be corrected promptly
  • Our servers are free from viruses or other harmful components
  • Results obtained from using our platform will meet your expectations

6.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, neither our platform nor its owners, officers, employees, agents, affiliates, or licensors shall be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages. This includes but is not limited to damages for loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

  • Your access to, use of, or inability to access or use our platform
  • Any conduct or content of third parties on our platform
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
  • Reliance on information obtained through our platform
  • Any decisions made based on content available on our platform

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, our liability shall be limited to the fullest extent permitted by law. In no event shall our aggregate liability exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) or the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, whichever is greater.

7. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless our platform, its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against 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 & Conditions
  • Your use or misuse of our platform
  • Your violation of any rights of another party, including intellectual property rights
  • Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
  • Any content or information you submit, post, or transmit on our platform

8. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this document. Material changes will be communicated through prominent notice on our platform or via email if you have provided contact information.

Your continued use of our platform following the posting of revised terms constitutes your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to review these Terms & Conditions periodically to stay informed about how you are bound when using our services. If you disagree with any modifications, your sole remedy is to discontinue using our platform.

9. Termination

9.1 Right to Terminate

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our platform immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms & Conditions
  • Conduct that we determine to be harmful to other users, third parties, or our business
  • Requests by law enforcement or government agencies
  • Extended periods of inactivity
  • Technical or security concerns

9.2 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use our platform will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms & Conditions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification obligations, and limitations of liability.

10. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

10.1 Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which our principal place of business is located, without regard to conflict of law principles.

10.2 Arbitration Agreement

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms & Conditions or your use of our platform shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in the county where our principal office is located, and judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

10.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any arbitration or proceeding shall be limited to the dispute between you and us individually. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you waive any right to pursue disputes on a class-wide, consolidated, or representative basis.

10.4 Exceptions

Notwithstanding the arbitration provision, either party may seek equitable relief in court for infringement or other misuse of intellectual property rights.

11. Miscellaneous Provisions

11.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms & Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on our platform, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of our services.

11.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

11.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms & Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. No waiver shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative.

11.4 Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, or delegate any of your rights or obligations under these Terms & Conditions without our prior written consent. We may freely assign these terms without restriction.

11.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms & Conditions due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, governmental actions, fires, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

11.5 Force Majeure

We will verify your identity before processing requests and respond within 45 days as required by California law.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or comments regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us through the following methods:

We strive to respond to all inquiries within 48-72 business hours. For urgent legal matters, please consult with a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction.

Acknowledgment:  By using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms & Conditions, understand them, and agree to be bound by their provisions. You further acknowledge that these terms represent the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between you and us, superseding any prior agreements or understandings.