Terms of Service
Using This Site Means You Agree to These Terms
By using SNAP Benefits Calculator (snapbenefitscalculator.com), you agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you don't agree, don't use the site. We may update these terms from time to time — continued use after changes means you accept the new terms.
What This Site Provides
We offer a free calculator that estimates your SNAP benefits using USDA guidelines for fiscal year 2026, including income limits, deductions, shelter caps, and state-specific rules like BBCE. We also publish educational content about SNAP eligibility, application procedures, EBT schedules, and related programs for all 50 states and DC.
Key point: our calculator gives estimates, not guarantees. The only way to get your official benefit amount is to apply through your state SNAP office, provide documentation, and complete a caseworker interview. Don't make financial decisions based solely on our estimates.
Acceptable Use
Use the site for lawful purposes only. Don't try to break into our servers, scrape the site with bots, or use automated tools to collect data without our permission. Don't transmit anything illegal, harmful, threatening, or abusive through our contact channels. We can block access at any time for any reason, including violations of these terms.
Accuracy
We work hard to keep our data and calculations accurate, but we can't guarantee completeness or timeliness. Government programs change — sometimes without notice to us. Individual circumstances vary. Our calculator might not capture every factor a caseworker would consider (special state programs, recent policy changes, unique household situations).
Always verify with your state SNAP office before making decisions based on information from this site.
Not Professional Advice
Nothing on this site constitutes legal, financial, tax, or professional advice. The calculator results, articles, guides, and FAQs are informational only. If you need advice about your specific situation, talk to a qualified professional — a caseworker at your state SNAP office, an attorney, or a legal aid organization.
Intellectual Property
The content on this site — text, graphics, logos, code, and data compilations — belongs to SNAP Benefits Calculator and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. You may browse and use the calculator, but you can't reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without written permission. Normal browser caching is fine.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent allowed by law, SNAP Benefits Calculator and its team are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including lost profits, data, or goodwill — arising from your use of or inability to use this site. This applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, or otherwise) and even if we knew such damages were possible.
Our total liability to you shall not exceed $100 or the amount you paid to use this site (which is $0), whichever is greater. Some jurisdictions don't allow certain liability limitations, so these limits may not fully apply to you — in that case, our liability is limited as much as the law allows.
Warranties (or Lack Thereof)
This site is provided "as is" and "as available." We disclaim all warranties — express, implied, or statutory — including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We don't promise the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that calculator results will be perfectly accurate. You use the site at your own risk.
Indemnification
You agree to defend and hold harmless SNAP Benefits Calculator and its team from any claims, damages, or costs arising from your use of the site, your violation of these terms, or your violation of someone else's rights. This obligation survives even if you stop using the site.
Third-Party Links
We link to external sites for your convenience — government agencies, resources, etc. We don't control those sites and aren't responsible for their content or privacy practices. Don't assume a link means we endorse the linked site. If you click through, you're on your own.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by U.S. law. Disputes go to binding arbitration — you waive your right to a jury trial and class-action lawsuits. If any part of these terms is found unenforceable, the rest stays in effect. Our failure to enforce a term doesn't waive our right to enforce it later.
Last updated: January 1, 2026. Questions about these terms? Email info@snapbenefitscalculator.com.