Terms of Service – Thrifster

Introduction

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

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

Acceptance of Terms

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

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

Educational Use & Verifying Results

Thrifster provides estimates and tools for general guidance and educational purposes only. Calculator results, thrift and vintage guidance, and information on the Service are informational and may be incomplete or out of date, and the Service is not a substitute for professional appraisal, authentication, or the judgment of a qualified expert. True sizes, fair prices, likely eras, and safe care methods depend on the brand, the region, the fabric, the era, and the condition of a piece. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to treat results as general educational content rather than a guarantee of results, valuations, or precise measurements, and to inspect an item in person and verify sizing, authenticity, value, and care instructions with the garment’s own labels, the brand, or a qualified expert before relying on them to buy, sell, price, or care for a piece. All content on this site is general educational and informational content only and is NOT professional appraisal, authentication, or financial advice; sizes, eras, and values vary by brand, region, and condition, and care needs differ by fabric. You are responsible for laundering secondhand items before wear, for following safe and correct care practice, and for seeking a qualified appraiser or specialist for valuable or questionable pieces.

Description of Service

Thrifster provides free, practical thrift tools and educational resources, including:

Thrift Flip Profit Calculator and Clothing Size Converter
Cost Per Wear Calculator and Vintage Era Identifier
Laundry Care Symbol Decoder and Thrift Savings Calculator
Thrift and vintage guides, the Museum of Vintage Fashion & Style, the Learn hub, and best practices

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

User Responsibilities

Appropriate Use

Users of our tools and website agree to:

Use the tools in good faith and for legitimate personal thrifting and reselling purposes
Provide accurate information when using our calculators
Not attempt to disrupt or compromise the website’s functionality
Not use automated systems to access our tools excessively
Respect intellectual property rights
Not use the tools for any illegal or unauthorized purpose

Verify & Get Qualified Help When Needed

You are responsible for using your own judgment, and for inspecting a piece in person and seeking a qualified appraiser, authenticator, or the brand, before relying on any result to buy, sell, price, or care for a garment, and for laundering secondhand items and following safe care practice. Our tools are designed to assist and inform, not to replace professional appraisal, authentication, or your own judgment.

Tool Accuracy and Disclaimers

Calculation Accuracy

Our calculators and tools are provided for informational and educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all calculations will be error-free or suitable for your specific needs. Results are estimates based on real marketplace fees, established sizing charts, and the figures you enter; actual figures may vary based on the brand, the region, the era, the condition, and individual circumstances.

No Guarantee of Results

Thrifster makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and disclaims all other warranties including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

Buying, Selling & Value Decisions

Thrift, resale, and vintage guidance is general and educational only and is not a substitute for professional appraisal or authentication. True sizes, fair prices, likely eras, and safe care methods depend on many factors. Always treat results as general guidance, not a guarantee of results, valuations, or precise measurements, inspect the item in person, use your own judgment, and verify sizing, authenticity, and value with the garment’s own labels, the brand, or a qualified appraiser before deciding to buy, sell, or price a piece.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, tools, calculators, and software, is the property of Thrifster or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright laws.

You may use our tools for personal, non-commercial purposes only. Under this license you may not modify or copy the website materials, use them for any commercial purpose or public display, attempt to reverse engineer any software, or remove any copyright or proprietary notations.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our website and tools is also governed by our Privacy Policy. All tool calculations happen in your browser and are not transmitted to us.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Thrifster or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for lost resale profit, overpaid purchases, or damaged garments) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Thrifster’s website or tools, even if Thrifster or an authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

Third-Party Links

Thrifster 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 Thrifster. Use of any such linked website is at your own risk.

Prohibited Uses

You may not use our website or tools:

For any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts
To violate any international, federal, or local regulations, rules, laws, or ordinances
To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or those of others
To submit false or misleading information
To upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code
To collect or track the personal information of others
To spam, phish, spider, crawl, or scrape

Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that jurisdiction.

Modifications

Thrifster may revise these Terms of Service at any time without notice. By using this website and our tools, you are agreeing to be bound by the then-current version of these Terms.

Contact Information

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

By email: admin@thrifster.com
Via our contact page