📄 Legal

Terms & Conditions

Please read these terms carefully before using PreventCalculator.com and its calculators.

📅 Last updated: January 2026
🌐 Applies to: preventcalculator.com

📋 Table of Contents

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Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using PreventCalculator.com (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Website.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

ℹ️ Simple version: By using this website, you agree to these rules. If you don't agree, please don't use the site.
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Educational Use Only

PreventCalculator.com is an educational and informational resource only. All calculators, tools, content, and results provided on this Website are intended solely for general educational purposes.

The Website is designed to help users understand cardiovascular risk concepts and learn about validated risk equations such as the AHA PREVENT™ equations and ACC/AHA Pooled Cohort Equations.

⚠️ Important: This Website is NOT a clinical decision support tool. Results should never be used as the sole basis for medical decisions, treatment plans, or clinical interventions.
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Medical Disclaimer

🚨 Emergency Notice: If you are experiencing chest pain, shortness of breath, symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, or any medical emergency — call emergency services (911 in the US) immediately. Do NOT use this website in an emergency.

The information and calculator results provided on this Website:

  • Are NOT medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations
  • Are NOT a substitute for professional medical consultation
  • Should NOT replace the judgment of a qualified healthcare provider
  • Are based on population-level statistical models and may not reflect individual risk accurately
  • May not apply to individuals outside the validated age range (30–79 years) or those with existing cardiovascular disease

Always consult a licensed physician, cardiologist, or other qualified healthcare professional before making any health-related decisions.

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No Doctor-Patient Relationship

Use of this Website does not create a doctor-patient, therapist-patient, or any other healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and PreventCalculator.com or its operators.

No communication through this Website — including through the contact form — constitutes medical advice or creates a healthcare relationship. Any responses to contact form submissions are general in nature and do not constitute medical advice.

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Accuracy of Information

We strive to implement cardiovascular risk equations accurately based on published peer-reviewed literature. However, we make no warranties or representations regarding:

  • The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of calculator results
  • The suitability of the equations for any particular individual
  • The currency of the medical information provided
  • The absence of errors in the mathematical implementation

The PREVENT™ equations are based on the published scientific statement: Khan SS et al., Circulation 2023;148:1982–2004. Calculator implementations are approximations for educational purposes.

ℹ️ Note: If you find an error or inaccuracy in our calculators, please contact us so we can review and correct it.
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Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, PreventCalculator.com and its operators, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for:

  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Any health outcomes, medical decisions, or clinical actions taken based on Website content
  • Any loss of data, revenue, or profits arising from use of the Website
  • Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the calculator results
  • Any interruption, suspension, or termination of the Website

Your use of this Website is entirely at your own risk.

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Intellectual Property

The Website design, code, layout, graphics, and original written content are the property of PreventCalculator.com and are protected by applicable copyright laws.

The PREVENT™ name and equations are the intellectual property of the American Heart Association (AHA). PreventCalculator.com is an independent educational website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the AHA or ACC.

  • You may not copy, reproduce, or redistribute Website content without prior written permission
  • You may share links to the Website freely
  • You may use calculator results for personal, non-commercial educational purposes
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Privacy & Data

✓ Your health data stays on your device. All calculator inputs (age, blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.) are processed entirely in your browser and are never transmitted to our servers.

We may collect anonymous usage data (page views, browser type, general location) through analytics tools to improve the Website. We do not sell personal data to third parties.

For full details, please read our Privacy Policy.

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Third-Party Links & Advertising

This Website may display advertisements through Google AdSense or similar advertising networks. We do not endorse or control the content of third-party advertisements.

The Website may also contain links to third-party websites such as the American Heart Association, PubMed, or other medical resources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any third-party websites.

  • Clicking on ads or third-party links is at your own discretion
  • We are not liable for any content on third-party sites
  • Advertisers do not influence our calculator results or medical content
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Prohibited Use

You agree not to use this Website for any of the following:

  • Any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
  • Providing medical advice to others based solely on our calculator results
  • Automated scraping, crawling, or bulk data extraction
  • Attempting to interfere with or disrupt the Website's functionality
  • Impersonating PreventCalculator.com or its operators
  • Commercial resale or redistribution of our calculator tools without permission
  • Any use that could harm, mislead, or endanger other users
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Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

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Governing Law & Contact

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from the use of this Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the applicable courts.

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us: