Terms of Service

Welcome to WaterHardness.uk! By accessing or using our website located at https://waterhardness.uk, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service.

1. Informational & Educational Disclaimer

Disclaimer: All water hardness metrics (PPM, Clark Degrees), limescale risk estimates, and appliance salt settings (Bosch, Beko, Miele, etc.) published on WaterHardness.uk are provided solely for general informational and educational purposes. They do not replace official technical specifications from appliance manufacturers or local water undertakers. Always consult your appliance user manual before adjusting water softener settings.

2. Use of Content & Intellectual Property

The content, structure, database layout, and visual elements of WaterHardness.uk are protected by intellectual property laws. You may access our tools for personal, non-commercial use. Automated scraping or commercial redistribution of our aggregated datasets without written permission is strictly prohibited.

3. Data Sources & Accuracy

While we strive to keep our data updated using official UK public sources (including the Drinking Water Inspectorate - DWI, Thames Water, Severn Trent, Scottish Water, and regional suppliers), WaterHardness.uk makes no warranties regarding real-time chemical variations or seasonal water source shifts within Water Supply Zones (WSZ).

4. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall WaterHardness.uk or its operators be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages (including appliance malfunction or plumbing issues) resulting from the use or reliance on our calculations or guides.

5. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms of Service.

6. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at support@waterhardness.uk.