Terms and Conditions

Plain-English Summary (Non-Binding)

Plain-English Summary (Non-Binding)

This overview is provided for convenience only and does not replace the full Terms of Use below. The following Terms and Conditions create a legally binding agreement between you and this website. While the full text below covers all legal specifics, the core principles of using this tool are:

  • Estimation Only: This calculator uses theoretical mathematics and generic component weights. It is a planning tool, not a calibrated instrument.
  • Not a Weighbridge: The only way to confirm your vehicle is legal is to weigh it at a certified public weighbridge. You cannot rely solely on this website for legal compliance or insurance validation.
  • Your Responsibility: By using this site, you acknowledge that you are responsible for the safety, loading, and legal compliance of your own vehicle. Project GVM is not liable for fines, accidents, or insurance claims resulting from the use of this data.

    • By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by the Terms outlined below.

Terms of Use

Last Updated: 24/12/2025 08:32

Welcome to Project GVM (the "Site"). By accessing or using our website and the GVM calculator tools contained within, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions (the "Terms"). Please review them carefully.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not access or use this Site.

1. Nature of the Tool (The "Estimator" Clause)

The GVM Calculator provided on this Site is designed for educational and illustrative purposes only. It is a theoretical estimation tool based on mathematical formulas and generic weight data.

  • Not a Substitute for Weighing: The results generated by this calculator are estimates and must not be treated as accurate measurements of your vehicle's actual weight. The only way to obtain an accurate vehicle weight is to use a certified public weighbridge.
  • Not Professional Advice: This Site does not provide engineering, legal, or professional safety advice. Using this tool does not create a professional relationship between you and Project GVM.
  • Dynamic Loading: The calculator does not account for dynamic loads, off-road conditions, braking forces, or real-world weight transfer.

2. Accuracy of Data

While we strive to keep the database of vehicle weights, accessory weights, and GVM upgrade specifications up to date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the data.

  • Variability: Manufacturer specifications can change without notice. The weight of modifications (e.g., bullbars, canopies, winches) varies significantly between brands and materials.
  • User Inputs: We are not responsible for errors in calculation resulting from incorrect data entered by you (the user).
  • Load Distribution: Calculations regarding axle loading and component positioning are theoretical approximations. Real-world physics, suspension sag, and dynamic loads may differ from the calculated results.

Any results depend on the assumptions selected by the user and may differ significantly from real-world outcomes.

3. User Responsibilities

By using this Site, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Verification: You are solely responsible for verifying your vehicle’s actual weight at a certified weighbridge before traveling.
  • Compliance: You are responsible for ensuring your vehicle complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and manufacturer limitations regarding GVM, GCM (Gross Combination Mass), and axle limits in your jurisdiction.
  • Safety: You assume full responsibility for the safe loading and operation of your vehicle.
  • Jurisdiction: Vehicle compliance requirements vary between Australian states and territories.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Site and its owners, operators, developers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of, or inability to use, the Site or the calculator.

This limitation includes, but is not limited to:

  • Fines and Penalties: Traffic infringement notices or fines issued for overloading.
  • Insurance: Denial of insurance claims due to the vehicle being overloaded or unroadworthy.
  • Physical Damages: Damage to the vehicle, chassis, or suspension components.
  • Personal Injury: Accidents, injuries, or death resulting from vehicle instability or mechanical failure.

5. Intellectual Property

The design, code, calculations, algorithms, text, and graphics contained on this Site are the intellectual property of Project GVM and are protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, reverse-engineer, distribute, or create derivative works from the calculator or the Site content without express written permission.

6. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., suspension manufacturers, GVM upgrade providers). These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse these sites and have no control over their content or products. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

7. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to change these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia and the State or Territory in which the Site operator is based. You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that location.

9. Australian Consumer Law

Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any consumer guarantee, right, or remedy conferred by the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) or any other applicable law that cannot be excluded.

To the extent permitted by law, our liability for breach of any non-excludable guarantee is limited, at our option, to the resupply of the services or the cost of resupplying the services.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us (see 'Contact Us').