Terms of Service

Introduction

Welcome to DieCastVault(“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website at www.alloyblue.comand all associated calculators, tools, 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 DieCastVault, 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.

Informational Use & Verifying Results

DieCastVault provides estimates and tools for general guidance and informational purposes only, covering the hobby of die-cast and scale-model collecting: scale conversion, display planning, paint and wash mixing, condition assessment by physical state, and shelf load estimation. Calculator results and guides on the Service are informational and may be incomplete or imprecise for a given model, paint brand, or shelving product, and the Service is not a substitute for manufacturer specifications or your own measurements. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to treat results as general informational and educational content rather than a guarantee of results, and to verify measurements, mixing ratios, and load ratings against the actual model, paint, and shelving you use before committing time or materials. This site does not provide investment advice, valuations, price guidance, or appraisals of any kind; condition grades describe physical state only, never monetary worth.

Description of Service

DieCastVault provides free, practical scale-model tools and educational resources, including:

• Scale converter (ratio to real-world/model measurement)
• Display case size planner
• Paint mix ratio calculator
• Condition grade guide (physical condition only)
• Weathering wash ratio calculator
• Shelf load & weight calculator
• Educational content, guides, 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 collecting or hobby 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

Check Manufacturer Specifications When Needed

You are responsible for using your own judgment, and for checking a model manufacturer’s or paint maker’s own specifications, before making decisions about a build, display setup, or restoration. Our tools are designed to assist and inform, not to replace those specifications 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 standard hobby conventions and the figures you enter; actual outcomes may vary based on the specific model, paint, adhesive, or shelving product involved.

No Guarantee of Results

DieCastVault 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.

Not Investment or Valuation Advice

DieCastVaultdoes not buy, sell, appraise, authenticate, or value die-cast or scale models, and nothing on this site should be read as investment, resale, or pricing guidance. Our Condition Grade Guide assesses physical condition only — paint, chips, moving parts, decals, and completeness — and returns a descriptive grade band, never a monetary estimate. For appraisals or valuations, consult a qualified appraiser or dealer.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, tools, calculators, and software, is the property of DieCastVault 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 DieCastVault or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data, spoiled paint or materials, or build-related costs) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on DieCastVault’s website or tools, even if DieCastVault or an authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

Third-Party Links

DieCastVault 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 DieCastVault. 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

DieCastVault 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: support@alloyblue.com
• Via our contact page