Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to howlongtowalk.org. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.

These Terms of Use apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use howlongtowalk.org, including our walking time calculators, running time calculators, distance calculators, and all related content and services.

2. Description of Service

howlongtowalk.org provides free online calculators and informational resources related to walking and running, including:

• Walking time calculators for various distances
• Running time calculators for common race distances
• Distance calculators based on walking duration
• Walking speed reference data by age and gender
• Educational content about physical activity and wellness
• Research-backed data on average walking and running speeds

Our calculators use peer-reviewed research data, including the Bohannon & Andrews (2011) meta-analysis of walking speeds from 23,111 participants across 41 studies.

3. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily access and use the materials on howlongtowalk.org for personal, non-commercial use only. This license does not include:

• Modifying or copying our materials for commercial purposes
• Using our materials for any commercial purpose or public display
• Attempting to reverse engineer any software contained on the website
• Removing any copyright or proprietary notations from the materials
• Transferring the materials to another person or mirroring the materials on another server

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by howlongtowalk.org at any time.

4. Disclaimer

The materials on howlongtowalk.org are provided on an "as is" basis. howlongtowalk.org makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation:

• Implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the materials will be accurate, reliable, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy of walking or running time calculations
• Any warranty that the website will be available or uninterrupted

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before beginning any exercise program, especially if you have any medical conditions, injuries, or concerns about your physical fitness.

5. Limitations of Liability

In no event shall howlongtowalk.org or its operators be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on howlongtowalk.org.

This limitation applies even if howlongtowalk.org or an authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.

6. Accuracy of Materials

The materials appearing on howlongtowalk.org may include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. We do not warrant that any of the materials on our website are accurate, complete, or current.

While our calculators are based on peer-reviewed research, individual results may vary based on factors including but not limited to:

• Individual fitness level and health conditions
• Terrain, weather, and environmental conditions
• Walking or running technique
• Rest breaks and pacing strategy
• Age, weight, and physical characteristics

howlongtowalk.org may make changes to the materials contained on its website at any time without notice.

7. User Conduct

When using howlongtowalk.org, you agree not to:

• Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website
• Use automated systems or software to extract data from the website (scraping)
• Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers connected to the website
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Use the website in any manner that could damage or overburden our infrastructure

8. Intellectual Property

All content on howlongtowalk.org, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, calculators, data compilations, and software, is the property of howlongtowalk.org or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

The compilation of all content on this site is the exclusive property of howlongtowalk.org and is protected by international copyright laws.

9. External Links

howlongtowalk.org has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by howlongtowalk.org of the site.

Use of any such linked website is at the user's own risk. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

10. Modifications to Terms

howlongtowalk.org may revise these Terms of Use at any time without notice. By using this website, you are agreeing to be bound by the then-current version of these Terms of Use.

We recommend that you periodically review these Terms of Use to stay informed of any changes. Your continued use of the website following the posting of revised Terms of Use means that you accept and agree to the changes.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use and any disputes arising out of or related to the use of howlongtowalk.org shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

Email: info@howlongtowalk.org