Terms of Service
Last updated: 12 April 2026
About the site
physics.explained is an educational website operated by Simnetiq Ltd, a company registered in the United Kingdom. The site provides visual physics explainers, interactive simulations, and educational content.
Educational purpose
All content on this site is provided for educational purposes only. The physics simulations, visualisations, and explanations are designed to help you understand concepts — they are approximations and teaching aids, not professional engineering or scientific tools. Do not rely on them for safety-critical calculations or professional work.
Content accuracy
We strive for accuracy in all explanations and simulations. However, all content is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. Simnetiq Ltd is not liable for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content, nor for any decisions made based on the information presented.
Open-source licence
The source code of physics.explained is released under the MIT Licence. You are free to use, copy, modify, and distribute the code in accordance with the licence terms. The educational content (text, diagrams, and explanations) remains the intellectual property of Simnetiq Ltd unless otherwise stated.
Acceptable use
You agree not to misuse the site or its services. This includes attempting to interfere with the site's operation, submitting abusive content through contact forms, or using automated systems to scrape content at scale.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Simnetiq Ltd shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of this site.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.