Disclaimer

Last Updated: October 1, 2025

Welcome to Simple Reefs. The information, guides, and interactive tools provided on this website (https://www.simplereefs.com) are for general educational and informational purposes only. All content is provided in good faith, however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, or completeness of any information or tool on this site.

By accessing and using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this disclaimer.

Use of Calculators and Tools

Simple Reefs provides several calculators to assist aquarium hobbyists with common calculations. This includes, but is not limited to, our:

• Salinity Adjustment Calculator
• Specific Gravity (SG) to Parts Per Thousand (PPT) converters
• Aquarium Filter Size calculators
• Aquarium Heater Size calculators
• And any other calculators, estimators, or informational tools that may be added in the future.

By using any of these tools, you explicitly agree to the following conditions:

1. For Guidance Only: The results generated by our calculators are intended to be used as estimates and starting points for guidance. They are not a substitute for professional advice, precise scientific measurement, or personal experience. The unique biological and chemical environment of every aquarium requires careful, individual judgment.
2. No Guarantee of Accuracy: While we make every effort to ensure our calculators are accurate and reliable, we cannot and do not guarantee their results. Calculations may be affected by factors beyond our control, including but not limited to:
   • Inaccuracies in the data you provide (e.g. incorrect water volume).
   • The precision and calibration of your personal testing equipment (refractometers, thermometers, etc.).
   • Variations in the manufacturing and chemical composition of products like salt mixes, heaters, and filters.
3. User Assumes All Risk: The responsibility for any actions taken based on the output of our calculators rests solely with you, the user. The health and safety of your aquatic life are your responsibility. The use of any tool or information on this website is done entirely at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SIMPLE REEFS, ITS OWNERS, OR ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, including, but not limited to, loss of or injury to aquatic life (fish, corals, invertebrates), damage to aquarium equipment, property damage, or financial loss that may result from the use of, misuse of, or reliance on any information or calculator provided on this website.

No Professional Advice

The content on this website is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice from a qualified veterinarian, aquatic biologist, or other expert. Always seek the advice of a professional with any questions you may have regarding the health and maintenance of your aquarium.

It is your responsibility to verify all information, double-check your own measurements, understand your equipment, and make changes to your aquarium’s environment slowly and cautiously.

By using this website, you are agreeing to this disclaimer in its entirety. If you do not agree with these terms, you are advised not to use this website or any of its tools.

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Liability Waiver & Disclaimer for Salinity Calculator

Please read this disclaimer carefully before using the calculator on Simple Reefs.

The Salinity Adjustment Calculator provided on this website is intended as a free, informational tool to assist saltwater aquarium hobbyists. However, maintaining a marine environment is a complex process with many variables. By using this calculator, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

1. For Educational & Informational Purposes Only: This calculator is a guide, not a definitive scientific instrument. The results provided are based on standardised formulas and user-provided data. It is not a substitute for proper aquarium husbandry, expert advice, or personal experience.
2. User Assumes All Risk: You are solely responsible for the actions you take in your aquarium. The health and safety of your aquatic life depend on your judgment. You agree to use the results from this calculator at your own risk.
3. No Guarantee of Accuracy: Simple Reefs makes no warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the calculations. Errors in the underlying formulas or in the data you enter can lead to incorrect results.
4. Verification is Required: Always double-check your own measurements (water volume, salinity readings) and the data you enter. It is strongly recommended to verify the calculator’s suggestions with your own manual calculations and to make any adjustments to your aquarium slowly and in small increments.
5. External Factors: The calculations do not account for all variables that can affect your aquarium’s salinity, including but not limited to:
   • The accuracy of your testing equipment (e.g., refractometer, hydrometer).
   • Variations in the chemical composition of different salt mix brands or batches.
   • The precise temperature of your water, which affects density and SG readings.
   • Inaccurate estimates of your tank’s total water volume.
6. Limitation of Liability: Under no circumstances will Simple Reefs, its owners, or its affiliates be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. This includes, but is not limited to, the loss of or injury to aquarium livestock, damage to equipment, financial loss, or any other harm resulting from the use of, or reliance on, this calculator.

By using the Salinity Adjustment Calculator, you signify that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this waiver. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the calculator.