Disclaimer

General Disclaimer

The information and tools provided on SmallStudyTools (smallstudytools.com) are for general educational, career and business use only. While we make every reasonable effort to ensure accuracy, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability or suitability of our tools or the information they produce.

Any reliance you place on tool results or information from this website is strictly at your own risk. We recommend always using our tools as a starting point and checking results against official sources or a qualified professional where it matters.

Academic Results and Calculations

Our academic calculators — including GPA calculators, grade calculators, CGPA converters and degree classification tools — are based on widely used standard formulas. However:

• Different universities use different calculation methods, rounding rules and grade point scales that may produce different results from our tools
• Degree classification thresholds vary between institutions and countries
• Our tools should be used as a guide and planning aid, not as a definitive statement of your official academic standing
• Always verify your official GPA and classification with your university's student records office or academic registry

Citation and Reference Tools

Our citation generators produce references based on standard Harvard, APA, MLA, Chicago, Vancouver and other style formats. However:

• Citation styles are updated periodically and our tools may not always reflect the very latest edition of each style guide
• Many universities and departments use customised variants of standard citation styles
• Always cross-check generated references against your institution's official style guide or referencing guidelines before submission
• We are not liable for any marks lost due to incorrectly formatted references

Career and CV Tools

Our career tools — including the CV Review score, ATS readiness checks, CV builder and cover letter generator — are automated, rule-based guides, not a guarantee of interview invitations, ATS pass rates or hiring outcomes. However:

• Different employers and applicant tracking systems use different, often undisclosed, screening criteria that our tools cannot see or replicate
• A CV score, keyword match percentage or generated cover letter is a starting point for improvement, not a certification that a document will succeed
• You are responsible for reviewing, fact-checking and personalising any generated content before sending it to an employer
• We do not guarantee employment outcomes of any kind from using these tools

Business Documents and Templates

Our business and document tools — including the invoice generator, certificate generator, letterhead generator, business card generator, QR code generator and strategy diagram tools — produce templates and drafts for general business use. However:

• These tools do not constitute legal, tax, accounting or contractual advice, and generated documents (such as invoices) may need to meet specific legal or tax requirements in your country that our tools do not check
• You are responsible for the accuracy of any business, client or financial information you enter, and for how you use the resulting document
• Strategy frameworks (such as SWOT, PESTLE or Porter's Five Forces) are analytical aids, not business or investment advice
• We recommend having a qualified accountant, bookkeeper or legal advisor review documents with financial or legal significance before use

Readability Scores

Readability scores produced by our tools — including Flesch-Kincaid, Gunning Fog, SMOG, ARI and Coleman-Liau scores — are mathematical approximations based on sentence length and syllable count. They are useful indicators of text complexity but should not be treated as absolute judgments of writing quality.

Writing quality depends on many factors beyond readability metrics, including argumentation, evidence use, critical analysis, coherence and relevance. A high or low readability score does not automatically mean your writing is good or bad — use it as one data point among many.

No Professional Advice

Nothing on SmallStudyTools constitutes professional academic, legal, financial, tax, medical, business or career advice. Information provided through our tools or on our website is for general guidance only. For advice specific to your situation, always consult your tutor or academic advisor, a qualified accountant or legal advisor, a career counsellor, or the relevant professional.

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External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites for reference or convenience. We have no control over the content, privacy policies or practices of any external site and are not responsible for any information found there. Including a link does not constitute an endorsement of that site or its content.

Tool Availability

We aim to keep all tools available at all times but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. Tools may occasionally be unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues or factors outside our control. We are not liable for any inconvenience caused by tool unavailability.

Errors and Omissions

Despite our best efforts, errors may occasionally appear in tool outputs or website content. If you notice an error, please use the Report an Issue button available on each tool page, or email us at contact@smallstudytools.com, and we will investigate and correct it as quickly as possible.

User Responsibility

Users are solely responsible for how they use the results produced by our tools. SmallStudyTools accepts no liability for any academic, professional, business or personal consequences arising from reliance on tool outputs. The responsibility for verifying results and using them appropriately rests entirely with the user.

Changes to This Disclaimer

We may update this Disclaimer from time to time. Any changes will be indicated by the updated date at the top of this page. Continued use of SmallStudyTools after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated disclaimer.

Contact

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