Last updated: February 19, 2026
By accessing or using startOFFgrid.com ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use the Site.
startOFFgrid.com provides free online tools, calculators, guides, and product reviews for off-grid solar and battery systems. The Site is intended for educational and informational purposes only.
You may create an account using an email address and password, or through Google Sign-In. By creating an account, you agree to:
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in abusive behavior.
When you sign in using Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google. This information is used solely to create and manage your account on startOFFgrid.com. Our use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
You may save calculator setups to your account and optionally share them publicly. By marking a setup as "public," you grant startOFFgrid.com a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display that setup on the Site. You can revoke this at any time by switching the setup back to "private" or deleting it.
Public setups display your chosen display name. You should not include personal or sensitive information in setup names or configurations.
The Site and all content, tools, and calculators are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that:
Solar and battery systems involve electrical work that can be dangerous. Always consult a qualified electrician or solar installer before building or modifying an electrical system. startOFFgrid.com is not responsible for any damage, injury, or loss resulting from the use of information on this Site.
The Site contains affiliate links to Amazon and other retailers. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our recommendations — we recommend products based on specifications, reviews, and community feedback.
Product prices, availability, and specifications shown on this Site are approximate and may differ from the retailer's current listings. Always verify details on the retailer's website before purchasing.
All original content on startOFFgrid.com — including text, guides, calculator code, diagrams, and design — is the property of startOFFgrid.com and protected by copyright. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without written permission.
Product names, logos, and trademarks mentioned on this Site belong to their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, startOFFgrid.com and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site, including but not limited to property damage, personal injury, data loss, or lost profits.
The Site uses the following third-party services:
Your use of these services is also governed by their respective terms and privacy policies.
You can request deletion of your account and all associated data (saved setups, profile information) by emailing [email protected]. We will process your request within 30 days.
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
These terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of the applicable jurisdiction.
For questions about these terms, contact us at [email protected].