Terms of Service
Last updated: August 7, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to DriveForward (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website at www.embarkdrive.com and all associated calculators, guides, and services (collectively, the “Service”).
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of them, please do not use the Service.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using DriveForward, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference.
We may update these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Educational Tools — Not Certified Engineering or Safety Advice
DriveForward’s calculators are learning and estimation tools. They apply standard, simplified formulas to the values you enter and round results for readability, so a result depends entirely on your input and on the assumptions of a deliberately simple model. This applies to every tool on the Service: the EV range calculator, the EV charging time calculator, the road trip day & route planner, and the trip fuel & energy cost calculator all produce general estimates, not manufacturer-verified or certified figures.
Two tools carry an especially important limitation. The Stopping Distance & Reaction Time Calculator is an educational illustration of how reaction time and braking physics combine — it is notprofessional driver training, and it does not model your reflexes, your vehicle’s actual brakes and tires, or real road conditions. The SAE Autonomy Level Guide matches a plain-language description of a driver-assistance system to the SAE J3016 automation levels (L0–L5) as a learning reference — it is nota certified engineering or legal determination of any real vehicle’s automation level, and it should never be used to decide how much attention a driver can safely divert from the road. Nothing on the Service is a substitute for a vehicle’s owner’s manual, a qualified driving instructor, or the relevant traffic authority, and none of it should be used to make a real-world safety decision.
Description of Service
DriveForward provides free, browser-based calculators and educational resources, including:
- An EV range calculator using battery capacity and consumption
- An EV charging time calculator using battery size, charger power, and start/end charge percentage
- A stopping distance & reaction time calculator combining reaction distance and braking distance
- An SAE autonomy level guide referencing the SAE J3016 levels, L0–L5
- A road trip day & route planner
- A trip fuel & energy cost calculator
- Guides, explainers, and reference content on driving and automotive technology
All tools are provided free of charge. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time.
Your Responsibilities
When using the Service, you agree to:
- Use the tools in good faith for learning, study, or personal projects
- Enter values in consistent units and check that your inputs describe a physically sensible situation
- Not disrupt, overload, or attempt to compromise the website
- Respect intellectual property rights
You are responsible for exercising your own judgment and for never relying on a calculator result — particularly a stopping distance or autonomy-level result — in place of a vehicle’s owner’s manual, a qualified driving instructor, or the relevant traffic authority for any real-world driving decision.
Accuracy and Disclaimers
While we aim for correct formulas, we cannot guarantee that every calculation is error-free or suited to your circumstances. Results are estimates based on standard, simplified methods and the figures you provide, and are rounded for display. DriveForward makes no warranties, express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
Intellectual Property
All content on this website — text, graphics, logos, tools, calculators, and software — is the property of DriveForward or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright and other laws. You may use the tools for personal and educational purposes; you may not copy, resell, or reverse engineer them, or remove proprietary notices.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall DriveForward or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, losses from a real-world driving, purchasing, or safety decision) arising out of your use of, or inability to use, the Service, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Third-Party Links and Ads
The Service may link to third-party websites and displays third-party advertisements, and some pages include Amazon affiliate links as described in our Affiliate Disclosure. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content, and inclusion of a link or ad is not an endorsement. Your use of any third-party site is at your own risk.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, and you submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located there.
Contact Information
- By email: support@embarkdrive.com
- Via our contact page