Disclaimer

General Disclaimer

The information provided by ShipSkin (“https://www.shipskin.com”) is for general informational and educational purposes only. All information on the site is provided in good faith; however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the site.

The use of any information or tools from this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your responsibility to ensure that any information or tools available through this website meet your specific requirements and circumstances.

Verify With Official Sources When Needed

Coatings guidance, calculator results, and technical information on ShipSkin is informational only and may be incomplete or out of date. Real-world outcomes vary by your specific vessel, its condition, the coating system you choose, and individual circumstances, and product data change over time. Before you make significant decisions about your coating system, product, or job, you should use your own judgment and follow the manufacturer.s data sheet with the paint manufacturer. Products, prices, and coverage depend on many factors; always do your own due diligence.

Not Professional Marine-Engineering, Coatings, or Safety Advice

Content and tools on ShipSkin, including the Hull Area Calculator, Antifouling Paint Calculator, Wet Film Thickness Calculator, Paint Coverage Calculator, Thinning Ratio Calculator, and Paint Cost Estimator, are for educational and informational purposes only and are not a substitute for the paint manufacturer.s data sheet or a qualified professional. They do not constitute professional marine-engineering, coatings, or safety advice of any kind. The figures and suggestions our tools provide are general estimates, not guarantees of results. Always follow the paint manufacturer.s data sheet and consult a qualified professional before committing your money, time, or vessel.

Tool Accuracy and Limitations

Calculation Accuracy

Our marine-coating calculators and tools provide estimates based on standard coatings conventions, the figures you enter, widely-accepted formulas, and common guidelines. Results should be used as starting points and planning aids, not absolute values or guaranteed outcomes.

Factors Affecting Accuracy

Actual results may vary significantly due to:

• Application Factors: Temperature, humidity, surface prep, and technique, and how each affects coverage and cure.
• Surface & Conditions: Hull material, condition, temperature, and humidity, and how each affects coverage and cure.
• Coating Choices: The paint, primer, and system you choose, and how each suits your needs and goals.
• Measurement Factors: Self-reported figures, rounding, estimation, and differences between estimated and actual numbers.

Our Recommendations

For best results with your coatings:

• Use tool results as starting points and planning aids, not absolute values.
• Always consider your specific vessel, goals, and circumstances.
• Check important decisions with an official source before you act.
• Consult trusted coatings resources and manufacturer data sheets for specific questions.
• Compare multiple sources to improve future decisions.

Not Professional Advice

ShipSkin tools and content do not constitute:

• Coatings or Safety Advice: Information about products, prices, and coverage is general only and is not a substitute for the manufacturer.s data sheet or a qualified professional. Confirm critical concerns with an official source.
• Safety Guidance: Our tools and content are educational only and never replace sound judgment and the paint manufacturer.s data sheet.
• Guaranteed Outcomes: Calculator outputs are planning aids only and are not a guarantee of cost, schedule, fare, or results.
• Certified Expertise: Our content supplements but does not replace the manufacturer.s data sheet or professional guidance.

Consider consulting official sources for:

• Product suitability, compatibility, or application limits
• Environmental, disposal, or regulatory requirements
• Safety data, ventilation, or health precautions
• Conditions affecting a specific hull or coating
• Safe handling, storage, and disposal of paint and solvents
• Major coating or financial decisions specific to your situation

Coating Safety Disclaimer

Our tools provide general guidance only. Important coating and safety decisions can have lasting consequences and benefit from official advice. Always:

• Follow the Data Sheet: Check the paint manufacturer.s technical data sheet for any significant coating question or limitation.
• Respect Safety Rules: Treat ventilation, PPE, and disposal rules with caution; do not assume.
• Use Good Judgment: Test coatings carefully and notice how coverage and conditions actually play out.
• Compare Widely: Weigh guidance against multiple trusted sources and follow official advice.
• Confirm With an Official Source: Validate concerns with the paint manufacturer.s data sheet before you commit to a coating job.

If you have any concerns about your coating job:

• Have significant concerns reviewed by an official source.
• Follow official guidance and applicable entry rules carefully.
• Avoid committing to non-refundable bookings without due diligence.
• Follow safe and sensible paint handling and ventilation practices.
• Treat unfamiliar products and procedures with extra care and caution.

No Warranty

ShipSkin expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that our tools, calculations, or information are error-free, accurate, or complete, or that our website will be available without interruption at all times.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall ShipSkin be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including without limitation damages for job delays, lost materials, rework costs, goodwill, use, or data arising out of or related to your use of our tools and services.

User Responsibility

By using ShipSkin tools and services, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You will use your own judgment, and consult a qualified professional, when applying our recommendations to your specific situation.
• You will verify calculation results and seek additional sources of information before making important decisions.
• You are responsible for seeking official advice for any coating, safety, or product concern that may apply to you.
• You assume all risks associated with coating and maintaining a vessel, using coating jobs, and maintaining a vessel, and the use of our tools and information.

External Links Disclaimer

The site may contain links to other websites or content originating from third parties. Such external links are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness by us. We do not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any information offered by third-party websites linked through the site.

Advertising Disclaimer

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Changes to This Disclaimer

We reserve the right to modify this disclaimer at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of our website and tools after any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified disclaimer.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Disclaimer, please visit our Contact page or email us at support@shipskin.com.