Disclaimer

General Disclaimer

The information provided by DeepCave (“https://www.kaevs.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. It is your responsibility to ensure that any information or tools available through this website meet your specific requirements and circumstances.

Confirm the Real Conditions

Calculator results and guidance on DeepCave are informational only and may be incomplete or out of date. The true rope needed for a pitch, a headlamp’s real burn time, a cave’s actual temperature and airflow, and a survey’s closure all depend on figures that vary and change: rope stretch and diameter, battery age and cold performance, the specific cave system, and instrument calibration all differ trip to trip. Before you rig a drop, plan a trip’s lighting, or rely on a survey figure, confirm the current conditions, gear, and access rules with a qualified leader, your caving club, or the cave’s management authority.

Not Professional Safety or Rescue Advice

Content and tools on DeepCave, including the Rope Length Calculator, Headlamp Runtime Calculator, Cave Temperature Layering Guide, Passage Survey Distance Calculator, Air & Ventilation Guide, and Caving Gear Checklist Generator, are for educational and informational purposes only. They do not constitute professional safety, rescue, or engineering advice of any kind and are not a substitute for hands-on training in vertical rope technique. The figures our tools produce are general estimates, not guarantees. Caving carries real risk, including the risk of injury.

Tool Accuracy and Limitations

Calculation Accuracy

Our calculators provide estimates based on standard caving conventions, the figures you enter, and widely accepted formulas. 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:

• Rope & Rigging: Rope stretch, diameter, rebelay and deviation choices, and knots used for rigging differ between trips and rigging styles.
• Battery & Light:Cold temperatures, battery age and chemistry, and the light’s actual efficiency at a given brightness setting affect real runtime.
• Cave Conditions:Airflow, humidity, and temperature vary by passage, season, and depth, and can differ from a cave’s average reading.
• Measurement Factors: Self-reported figures, instrument calibration, and rounding.

Our Recommendations

• Use tool results as starting points and planning aids, not absolute values.
• Confirm rigging, gear, and conditions with a qualified leader before a trip.
• Carry backup light and rope-work skills beyond what any single calculation assumes.
• Keep records of what actually worked so you can refine future trip planning.

No Warranty

DeepCave expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including 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.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall DeepCave be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including without limitation damages for personal injury, equipment loss, lost time, goodwill, use, or data arising out of or related to your use of our tools and services.

User Responsibility

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

• You will use your own judgment when applying our estimates to your specific situation.
• You will verify results, gear, and conditions before making trip or rigging decisions.
• You assume all risks associated with caving, rigging, and the use of our tools and information.

External Links Disclaimer

The site may contain links to other websites or content 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.

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

Contact Us

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