Disclaimer - Food Safety & Liability

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025

⚠️ IMPORTANT: The calculators and information provided on BrineCalculators.com are for informational and educational purposes only. They are NOT a substitute for proper food safety practices, professional guidance, or your own judgment. You are solely responsible for the safety of the food you prepare.

1. General Disclaimer

The information, calculators, and tools provided on BrineCalculators.com (the "Site") are offered "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. While we strive to provide accurate and helpful information, we make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or availability of any information or calculations provided.

By using this Site, you acknowledge and agree that:

All information and calculator results are for general informational purposes only
You use the calculators and information at your own risk
We are not responsible for any errors, omissions, or outcomes resulting from your use of this Site
You should always verify calculations and use your own judgment

2. Food Safety Disclaimer

Food Safety Warning: Improper food handling, preparation, storage, or preservation can cause serious illness or death. Always follow established food safety guidelines and consult authoritative sources.

2.1 Calculator Limitations

Our brine calculators provide estimates based on general formulas and standard assumptions. However, actual food safety depends on numerous factors that our calculators cannot account for, including:

Temperature control: Brining must occur at safe temperatures (below 40°F / 4°C)
Ingredient quality: The freshness and condition of your ingredients
Equipment cleanliness: Proper sanitation of containers and utensils
Cross-contamination: Preventing contact between raw and cooked foods
Time management: Not exceeding safe brining durations
Salt variations: Different salt brands may have different densities

2.2 Not Professional Advice

The information on this Site does NOT constitute professional culinary advice, food safety certification, medical or nutritional advice, commercial food production guidance, or regulatory compliance assistance.

2.3 Your Responsibility

You are solely responsible for verifying all calculations, following proper food safety practices, ensuring food is handled safely, and consulting authoritative food safety resources.

✅ Recommended Food Safety Resources

We strongly encourage you to consult these authoritative sources:

3. Accuracy Disclaimer

While we make every effort to ensure our calculators are accurate, results are estimates based on standard formulas and assumptions. Salt density conversions are approximations that may vary by brand, and we do not guarantee specific outcomes or results.

4. Health and Medical Disclaimer

Health Notice: If you have dietary restrictions, food allergies, or medical conditions affected by salt intake (such as hypertension, kidney disease, or heart conditions), consult a healthcare professional before using brined foods.

5. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BRINECALCULATORS.COM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FOODBORNE ILLNESS, FOOD SPOILAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

6. External Links Disclaimer

This Site may contain links to external websites. We do not control or endorse the content of external sites and are not responsible for their accuracy or availability.

7. Changes to This Disclaimer

We reserve the right to modify this Disclaimer at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Disclaimer, please contact us:

Email: legal@brinecalculators.com
Contact Form: brinecalculators.com/contact

                Remember: When in doubt about food safety, always err on the side of caution. If food looks, smells, or seems off, discard it. No calculator can replace proper food safety practices and your own good judgment.
            