Terms of Service
PlotNerd service terms of use and agreement
1. Service Introduction
PlotNerd is a free online statistical calculation tool focused on box plot generation and quartile calculations. We provide multiple algorithm support to help users perform accurate statistical analysis.
π― Core Features
- Quartile calculation (supports 4 mainstream algorithms)
- Box plot visualization generation
- Statistical data analysis and five-number summary
- Algorithm result comparison and verification
- Chart export functionality (PNG/SVG)
2. Acceptance of Terms
Using PlotNerd services indicates your agreement to comply with these terms of use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time.
3. Usage License
β Permitted Uses
- Personal learning and research
- Educational and teaching purposes
- Commercial data analysis
- Academic papers and reports
- Non-profit organization use
β Prohibited Uses
- Malicious attacks or service disruption
- Infringement of others' intellectual property
- Spreading illegal or harmful content
- Reverse engineering or code copying
- Commercial redistribution
4. User Responsibilities
When using our services, you need to:
- Ensure the legality and accuracy of input data
- Independently verify the correctness of calculation results
- Comply with relevant laws and regulations in your region
- Not abuse our computational resources
- Respect other users' rights to use the service
5. Service Availability
β οΈ Service Disclaimer
We strive to provide stable and reliable services, but cannot guarantee 100% availability. Services may be temporarily interrupted due to maintenance, upgrades, or force majeure factors.
- Services are provided "as is" without any express or implied warranties
- We will do our best to maintain service continuity and stability
- Planned maintenance will be notified to users in advance
- Emergency maintenance may cause temporary service interruptions
6. Calculation Accuracy
We use industry-standard statistical algorithms and have conducted thorough testing and validation:
- Support for Tukey Hinges, R-7/Python standard, Excel QUARTILE.INC and other algorithms
- Provide WolframAlpha verification and algorithm comparison features
- Recommend users perform cross-validation in critical applications
- For special datasets, please carefully verify calculation results
Disclaimer: While we strive to ensure calculation accuracy, users should take full responsibility for decisions based on our services.
7. Intellectual Property
PlotNerd's design, code, documentation, and trademarks are protected by intellectual property law:
- Website interface design and user experience belong to us
- Calculation algorithms are based on public statistical standards
- User-generated charts and calculation results belong to users
- PlotNerd name and logo are our trademarks
8. Disclaimer
β οΈ Important Notice
To the maximum extent permitted by law, PlotNerd and its operators are not responsible for the following situations:
- Any direct or indirect losses caused by using our services
- Accuracy or applicability of calculation results
- Service interruptions or data loss
- Content of third-party links or services
- Misuse or disclosure of user data (except client-side computing)
9. Service Changes and Termination
We reserve the following rights:
- Modify, suspend, or terminate services at any time
- Update features and user interface
- Adjust service terms and privacy policy
- Restrict or prohibit users who abuse services
Major changes will be notified to users in advance through website announcements or other appropriate means.
10. Governing Law
These terms of use are governed by the laws of the People's Republic of China. In case of disputes, both parties should resolve them through friendly consultation; if consultation fails, submit to the competent people's court for resolution.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these terms of use, please contact us:
Email: legal@plotnerd.com
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