Terms of Service
These terms set out the basis on which you may use theonlineworks.online and the Freelance Rate Calculator provided on it. Please read them before using the website.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using theonlineworks.online (“the website”), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of them, please do not use the website.
These terms apply to everyone who visits the site, whether you use the Freelance Rate Calculator, read the written content, or simply browse. They should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how information is handled.
About the Website
The Online Works is a single-tool website. Its purpose is to provide a free Freelance Rate Calculator that helps freelancers and other independent professionals estimate an hourly and daily rate from their own income goals, working hours, billable hours, expenses, tax rate, fees, and time off.
The website also includes written explanations, examples, and answers to common questions about freelance pricing. All of it is general in nature and is offered as an educational resource.
The calculator is free to use. No account is required, and the site does not sell a product or service to visitors.
Use of the Calculator
You may use the Freelance Rate Calculator for your own personal or business purposes, including working out a rate for your own freelance work. The calculation runs in your own browser, so the figures you enter are processed on your device.
The results depend entirely on the values you provide. If an input is inaccurate, incomplete, or based on an assumption that does not hold, the output will reflect that. The calculator applies a fixed method to the numbers it is given, and it cannot know your market, your clients, your obligations, or your circumstances.
You are free to use the results for your own decisions. You are not permitted to present the calculator as your own product, or to copy its code or content for use on another website, as described in Section 9.
Accuracy of Results
The results produced by the Freelance Rate Calculator are estimates. They are not quotations, valuations, guarantees of income, or statements of what you can or should charge in your market.
You should independently verify any important financial, tax, legal, accounting, business, or contractual information with an appropriately qualified professional before relying on it.
This is particularly important where a decision affects your income, a contract you intend to sign, a tax filing, or an obligation you are taking on.
We aim to keep the calculation method sound and the explanations correct, and we welcome reports of anything that appears wrong. Even so, we do not warrant that the calculator, its method, or the content around it is free from error, complete, or suitable for your particular situation. Tax rules, fee structures, and market conditions differ between countries and change over time, and the calculator does not track those differences.
Informational Purpose
Everything on this website, including the calculator, the guides, the examples, and the frequently asked questions, is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.
The content is written for a broad international audience and cannot take account of the rules, market rates, or business norms that apply where you live and work. It is a starting point for your own thinking, not a conclusion about your situation.
Any example figures shown on the website are illustrative. They are not benchmarks, recommendations, or claims about what freelancers typically earn.
No Financial, Tax, Legal or Professional Advice
Nothing on this website is financial, tax, accounting, legal, investment, or other professional advice, and nothing on it should be treated as a substitute for advice from a qualified professional who knows your circumstances.
Using the website does not create a client relationship, an advisory relationship, or a fiduciary duty of any kind between you and The Online Works.
The tax field in the calculator is a simple percentage applied to profit. It does not model tax bands, thresholds, allowances, deductions, social or self-employment contributions, sales taxes such as VAT or GST, or the rules of any specific country. If tax matters to your decision, and it usually does, speak to a qualified accountant or your local tax authority.
User Responsibilities
When you use this website, you agree that:
- You are responsible for the accuracy of the figures you enter into the calculator
- You are responsible for how you interpret and use the results
- You will seek professional advice where your decision warrants it
- You will not rely on the website as your only source of information for an important decision
- You will use the website lawfully and in a way that does not interfere with its operation or with other visitors
- Any information you send us through the contact form is accurate and sent in good faith
If you are using the website on behalf of a business or another person, you confirm that you have the authority to accept these terms for them.
Prohibited Uses
You may not:
- Use the website for any unlawful purpose, or in breach of any applicable law or regulation
- Copy, reproduce, republish, or redistribute the calculator, its code, or the written content without permission
- Reverse engineer, modify, or create derivative works from the website for redistribution
- Frame, mirror, or present the website or its tool as your own
- Use automated systems such as scrapers, bots, or crawlers in a way that places an unreasonable load on the site
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, its server, or any connected system
- Introduce malware, attempt to interfere with the website’s operation, or otherwise disrupt its availability
- Submit content through the contact form that is unlawful, abusive, misleading, or sent for bulk or spam purposes
- Remove or obscure any copyright, attribution, or legal notice on the website
We may restrict or block access where we reasonably believe the website is being used in breach of these terms.
Intellectual Property
The website, including the Freelance Rate Calculator, its design, layout, code, text, and other original material, is owned by The Online Works or used with permission, and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may view the website, use the calculator, and copy or print your own results for personal or internal business use. Beyond that, you may not reproduce or distribute material from the site without our prior written permission.
You are welcome to link to any page of the website. Short quotations for the purpose of review, commentary, or reporting are also fine, provided they are clearly attributed to The Online Works with a link to the page quoted.
Any product names, brand names, or trade marks mentioned on the website belong to their respective owners, and their use here does not imply any affiliation or endorsement.
Third-Party Links
The website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. Those links are provided for convenience or reference only, and their presence does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or any relationship between us and the operator of the linked site.
We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, availability, products, services, or privacy practices. Visiting a linked site is at your own risk, and the terms and policies of that site will apply once you leave ours.
Website Availability
We aim to keep the website available and working, but we do not promise uninterrupted or error-free access. The site may be unavailable at times because of maintenance, updates, hosting problems, network issues, or events outside our control.
Access may also be limited, suspended, or withdrawn without notice. We are not liable for any loss or inconvenience arising from the website being unavailable, and no service level or uptime commitment is offered, since the website is provided free of charge.
Limitation of Liability
The website and the Freelance Rate Calculator are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Online Works will not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the website or its calculator. This includes lost income, lost profits, lost business or opportunities, underpriced or overpriced work, incorrect tax planning, business decisions made in reliance on an estimate, data loss, and any indirect or consequential loss.
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain exclusions or limitations, so parts of this section may not apply to you, and this does not affect any statutory rights you may have as a consumer.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Online Works from any claims, demands, losses, liabilities, and reasonable costs arising from your misuse of the website, your breach of these terms, or your violation of any law or of the rights of a third party.
This does not apply to the extent that a claim results from our own act or omission, and it does not extend beyond what is permitted by applicable law.
Changes to the Website
The website is maintained over time. We may change, update, or remove features, adjust the calculator’s method or inputs, revise the written content, or discontinue the website entirely, at any time and without notice.
Where the calculation method changes in a way that affects results, a figure you saved or printed earlier may no longer match what the calculator produces today. If a result matters to you, keep your own record of the inputs alongside it.
Changes to These Terms
These Terms of Service may be revised from time to time. When they are, the updated version is posted on this page and the “Last updated” date at the top is changed.
Continuing to use the website after an update means you accept the revised terms. If you do not agree with a change, please stop using the website. We suggest reviewing this page occasionally.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of [Insert applicable jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these terms or your use of the website will be subject to the courts of [Insert applicable jurisdiction], unless applicable law requires otherwise.
If you are a consumer, you may have the benefit of mandatory provisions of the law of the country where you live, and nothing in this section removes rights that cannot be waived under that law.
If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full effect, and the invalid provision will apply to the fullest extent permitted.
Contact
If you have a question about these Terms of Service, or you want to report a problem with the calculator, you can reach us by email:
admin.theonlineworks@gmail.comYou can also use the form on our contact page. Please include enough detail for us to understand your message.