Terms of Service
Last updated: November 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Minimum Viable Expat ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.
2. Description of Service
Minimum Viable Expat provides cost-of-living comparison tools for informational purposes only. The Service displays estimated living costs for various cities worldwide based on aggregated public data.
3. No Financial Advice
The information provided through this Service is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Actual costs can vary significantly based on individual circumstances, lifestyle choices, economic conditions, and other factors. Users should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any relocation or financial decisions.
4. Data Accuracy
While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any data displayed. Cost-of-living information can change rapidly and may not reflect current conditions in any given city.
5. Use of Service
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not:
- Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Service
- Use automated means to access the Service without permission
- Redistribute or republish data from the Service without attribution
- Use the Service in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
6. Intellectual Property
The Service, including its design, functionality, and original content, is owned by Minimum Viable Expat and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. City images are sourced from Wikipedia and other public domain sources.
7. Privacy
We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information entered into the calculator. All calculations are performed locally in your browser. We use privacy-friendly analytics (Plausible) to understand usage patterns without tracking individuals.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Minimum Viable Expat shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of the Service.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
10. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.
12. Contact
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at hello@minimumviableexpat.com