Disclaimer

General Disclaimer

The information provided by SoftCandle (“https://www.softcandle.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, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your responsibility to ensure that any information or tools available through this website meet your specific requirements and circumstances.

Candle Safety: Handle Hot Wax and Open Flame With Care

Candle making involves hot wax and finished candles involve an open flame, both of which carry real risk of burns and fire. Always follow fire-safety and wax-handling precautions: melt wax to the manufacturer’s recommended temperature and never overheat it, keep a fire extinguisher nearby, never leave melting wax or a burning candle unattended, keep candles away from anything flammable, out of reach of children and pets, and always test-burn your candles before relying on any result. Candle-making guidance, calculator results, and technical information on SoftCandle is informational only and may be incomplete or out of date. Real-world outcomes vary by your specific wax, container, fragrance oil, and individual circumstances, and materials and formulas change over time. Before you make significant decisions about your batch, a pour, or a burn, you should use your own judgment and follow the safety guidance from your wax, wick, and fragrance suppliers.

Not Professional Candle-Making, Financial, or Safety Advice

Content and tools on SoftCandle, including the Wax Calculator, Fragrance Load Calculator, Wick Size Guide, Burn Time Calculator, Candle Cost Calculator, and Wax Melt Point Guide, are for educational and informational purposes only and are not a substitute for advice from qualified professionals or your product manufacturers. They do not constitute professional candle-making, financial, or safety advice of any kind. The figures and suggestions our tools provide are general estimates, not guarantees of results. Always follow fire-safety and wax-handling precautions, never leave a burning candle unattended, and test-burn your candles before committing your money, time, or materials.

Tool Accuracy and Limitations

Calculation Accuracy

Our candle calculators and tools provide estimates based on standard candle-making conventions, the figures you enter, widely-accepted formulas, and common guidelines. Results should be used as starting points and planning aids, not absolute values or guaranteed outcomes.

Factors Affecting Accuracy

Actual results may vary significantly due to:

• Material Factors: Wax type and blend, fragrance oils, dyes and additives, and how each behaves and changes over time.
• Container & Conditions: Container size, shape, ambient temperature, and drafts, and how each affects fill and burn.
• Candle Choices: The wick, wax, and fragrance load you choose, and how each suits your needs and goals.
• Measurement Factors: Self-reported figures, rounding, estimation, and differences between estimated and actual numbers.

Our Recommendations

For best results in your candle making:

• Use tool results as starting points and planning aids, not absolute values.
• Always consider your specific wax, container, goals, and circumstances.
• Test-burn a sample candle before scaling up a batch.
• Consult trusted candle-making resources and supplier guidance for specific questions.
• Compare multiple sources to improve future decisions.

Not Professional Advice

SoftCandle tools and content do not constitute:

• Candle-Making or Safety Advice: Information about waxes, fragrances, and wicks is general only and is not a substitute for advice from qualified professionals or your product manufacturers. Confirm critical concerns with a trusted source.
• Safety Guidance: Our tools and content are educational only and never replace sound judgment, fire-safety precautions, and the guidance from your wax, wick, and fragrance suppliers.
• Guaranteed Outcomes: Calculator outputs are planning aids only and are not a guarantee of burn time, scent throw, cost, or results.
• Certified Expertise: Our content supplements but does not replace professional candle-making or safety guidance.

Consider consulting qualified sources for:

• Fire-safety, burn-testing, or wax-handling requirements
• Fragrance-oil usage rates, flash points, or IFRA compliance
• Product-safety, labeling, or regulatory requirements
• Allergies or sensitivities affecting your fragrances
• Safe melting, pouring, and burning practices for your materials
• Major purchasing or financial decisions specific to your situation

Candle Safety Disclaimer

Our tools provide general guidance only. Important safety and financial decisions can have lasting consequences and benefit from expert advice. Always:

• Follow Safety Precautions: Follow fire-safety and wax-handling guidance for any significant candle-making concern, hazard, or persistent problem.
• Respect Material Limits: Treat melt points, flash points, and usage rates with caution; do not assume.
• Use Good Judgment: Scale batches gradually and notice how your waxes and wicks actually behave.
• Compare Widely: Weigh guidance against multiple trusted sources and follow supplier instructions.
• Test-Burn First: Validate concerns by test-burning a sample candle before you commit to a full batch.

If you have any concerns about your candles:

• Have significant concerns reviewed by a qualified source.
• Follow supplier guidance and applicable safety rules carefully.
• Never leave a burning candle unattended.
• Follow safe and sensible melting, pouring, and burning practices.
• Treat unfamiliar materials and techniques with extra care and caution.

No Warranty

SoftCandle expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to 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 at all times.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall SoftCandle be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including without limitation damages for wasted materials, ruined batches, property damage, goodwill, use, or data arising out of or related to your use of our tools and services.

User Responsibility

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

• You will use your own judgment, and consult a qualified professional, when applying our recommendations to your specific situation.
• You will verify calculation results and seek additional sources of information before making important decisions.
• You are responsible for seeking expert advice for any candle-safety concern, material issue, or persistent problem that may apply to you.
• You assume all risks associated with melting wax, pouring and burning candles, and handling materials, and the use of our tools and information.

External Links Disclaimer

The site may contain links to other websites or content originating 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.

Advertising Disclaimer

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

Contact Us

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