Disclaimer

General Disclaimer

The information provided by SunStoke (“https://www.sunstoke.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. It is your responsibility to ensure that any information or tools available through this website meet your specific requirements and circumstances.

Not Medical or Dermatological Advice

SunStoke is not a doctor, clinic, or dermatology service, and nothing on this site is medical or dermatological advice. Our articles, guides, and calculators — including the SPF Reapplication Timer, UV Index Safe-Exposure Calculator, Sunscreen Amount Calculator, Tan Session Time Estimator, Vitamin D Sun-Exposure Estimator, and Sunburn Risk Score — are educational tools that produce general estimates, not a diagnosis, treatment plan, or personalised recommendation. They cannot account for your medical history, medications, photosensitivity, skin conditions, or individual risk factors. Never disregard or delay seeking professional advice because of something you read or calculated here. If you have a changing or suspicious mole, a severe or blistering burn, a skin reaction, a history of skin cancer, or any concern about your skin or health, see a physician or a dermatologist. In an emergency, contact your local emergency services.

Confirm the Real Conditions

Exposure times, reapplication intervals, amounts, and risk scores on SunStoke are informational only and may be incomplete or out of date. Real UV exposure depends on figures that vary and change: the live UV index at your location, altitude, cloud cover, reflection from water, sand, or snow, the actual SPF and water-resistance of your product, how evenly you applied it, and your own skin. Before you rely on any figure, check the current UV forecast for your area and follow the directions on your sunscreen’s label.

Tool Accuracy and Limitations

Calculation Accuracy

Our calculators provide estimates based on published sun-safety conventions (such as Fitzpatrick skin-type categories, the 2 mg/cm² application standard, and the relationship between the UV index and time to burn), the figures you enter, and simplified models. Results should be used as starting points and planning aids, not absolute values or guaranteed outcomes. Skin can burn faster or slower than any general model predicts.

Factors Affecting Accuracy

Actual results may vary significantly due to:

• Skin & Health: Individual skin type, medications, photosensitising conditions, and prior sun damage all change how your skin responds.
• UV Conditions: The live UV index, time of day, season, latitude, altitude, cloud cover, and reflective surfaces (water, sand, snow) all affect exposure.
• Product Behaviour: Real-world SPF depends on how much you apply, how evenly, water resistance, sweat, and how long since the last coat.
• Measurement Factors: Self-reported figures, rounding, and estimation.

Our Recommendations

• Use tool results as starting points and planning aids, not absolute values.
• Check the live UV forecast for your location and follow your sunscreen’s label.
• Seek shade, cover up, and reapply generously — err on the side of caution.
• Consult a doctor or dermatologist about your own skin, moles, burns, or conditions.

No Warranty

SunStoke expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including 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.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall SunStoke be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including without limitation damages for sunburn, skin damage, heat illness, or other harm to health, arising out of or related to your use of our tools and services.

User Responsibility

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

• You will use your own judgment when applying our estimates to your specific situation.
• You will confirm conditions and follow product labels before spending time in the sun.
• You assume all risks associated with sun exposure and the use of our tools and information.

External Links Disclaimer

The site may contain links to other websites or content 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.

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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 the website and tools after any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified disclaimer.

Contact Us

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