Terms of Service

Introduction

Welcome to BugSpotter (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website at spidertip.com and all associated tools, guides, and services (collectively, the “Service”).

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of them, please do not use the Service.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using BugSpotter, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference.

We may update these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Identification & Prevention Aids — Verify Before You Rely

BugSpotter’s tools are identification and prevention aids. They apply general reference ranges, field marks, and monitoring guidelines to the values you enter. Nothing on the Service is professional pest-control, structural, or medical certification, and nothing covers pesticide dosing, pesticide application, or the treatment of a bite or sting. Before you rely on a result for a structural concern, a suspected infestation, or anything involving a bite or sting, confirm it with a licensed pest professional or a medical provider as appropriate.

Description of Service

BugSpotter provides free, browser-based identification tools and educational resources, including:

• A bug size estimator that bands a measured length against common household bugs
• A spider-vs-insect ID key based on leg count, body segments, wings, and antennae
• A benign-vs-nuisance classifier for common household bugs
• An infestation risk checklist with a weighted score and prevention steps
• A trap spacing calculator for non-chemical monitor traps
• A seasonal pest calendar of typical household-bug activity by month
• Guides, explainers, and reference content on household entomology

All tools are provided free of charge. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time.

Your Responsibilities

When using the Service, you agree to:

• Use the tools in good faith for identification, learning, or home-prevention purposes
• Enter values accurately and check that your inputs describe what you actually observed
• Not disrupt, overload, or attempt to compromise the website
• Respect intellectual property rights

You are responsible for exercising your own judgment and for confirming important results before relying on them.

Accuracy and Disclaimers

While we aim for sound reference ranges and reasoning, we cannot guarantee that every classification is correct or suited to your specific find. Results are general estimates based on standard reference data and the values you provide. BugSpotter makes no warranties, express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website — text, graphics, logos, tools, calculators, and software — is the property of BugSpotter or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright and other laws. You may use the tools for personal and educational purposes; you may not copy, resell, or reverse engineer them, or remove proprietary notices.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall BugSpotter or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, property damage, misidentification, or other losses) arising out of your use of, or inability to use, the Service, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Third-Party Links and Ads

The Service may link to third-party websites and displays third-party advertisements. We do not control and are not responsible for their content, and inclusion of a link or ad is not an endorsement. Your use of any third-party site is at your own risk.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, and you submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located there.

Contact Information

• By email: support@spidertip.com
• Via our contact page