Terms of Service & Financial Disclaimer

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using VAT Refund Calculator (accessible at vatrefundcalc.com), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by these terms, please do not use this service.

2. Financial & Estimation Disclaimer

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

All calculations, VAT refund percentages, handling fee estimates, and minimum spend limits displayed on vatrefundcalc.com are provided solely for general educational, estimation, and convenience purposes.

Actual refund amounts paid to international tourists depend upon individual retailer agreements, specific intermediary handling commission contracts (e.g. Global Blue, Planet Tax Free, Innova), dynamic currency exchange margins, airport cash handling fees, and physical/digital certification by national customs authorities.

3. Non-Governmental Entity Notice

vatrefundcalc.com is an independent private educational website. We are not a government agency, not a tax authority, and not affiliated with or endorsed by the European Union, the French Douane, Italian Agenzia delle Dogane, Spanish Agencia Tributaria, Global Blue, or Planet Tax Free.

4. Intellectual Property

The site design, software calculations, text guides, layout, and original graphics are the intellectual property of VAT Refund Calculator and are protected by international copyright and intellectual property laws.

5. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall VAT Refund Calculator, its editors, or its operators be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of tax refund funds, travel disruptions, missed flights, or customs penalties) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on vatrefundcalc.com.

6. Modifications to Service

VAT Refund Calculator reserves the right to review and amend any of these terms at its sole discretion. Any changes will take effect immediately upon publication.