Disclaimer

General Disclaimer

The information provided by OdorTest (“https://www.odortest.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, for which we shall not be liable. It is your responsibility to ensure that any information or tool available through this website meets your specific requirements and circumstances.

We Are Not a Testing Laboratory

OdorTest is an independent educational website. It is not an accredited odour-testing laboratory, it does not perform measurements on your behalf, and it is not affiliated with any standards body, instrument manufacturer, or regulator it references. The calculators reproduce widely used olfactometry formulas so you can learn and sanity-check figures; they do not certify a result and carry none of the quality controls of an accredited laboratory.

Screening Estimates — Confirm With Accredited Methods

Calculator outputs and technical information on OdorTest are screening estimates only and may be incomplete or simplified. Real-world odour outcomes depend on the specific source, the sampling method, meteorology, terrain, receptor sensitivity, and many other factors, and the applicable rules and criteria differ by jurisdiction and change over time. Before you rely on any figure for a permit, complaint, design, or compliance decision, verify it with accredited EN 13725 olfactometry, validated dispersion modelling, and a qualified environmental practitioner.

Not Professional Environmental, Regulatory, or Engineering Advice

Content and tools on OdorTest, including the Odor Concentration Calculator, Dilution Ratio Calculator, Odor Emission Rate Calculator, Detection Threshold Calculator, Ventilation Dilution Calculator, and Odor Impact Distance Estimator, are for educational and informational purposes only. They do not constitute professional environmental, regulatory, engineering, occupational-hygiene, or legal advice of any kind. The figures they provide are general estimates, not guaranteed or certified values, and must not be used as the basis for a regulatory submission or a separation-distance decision.

Tool Accuracy and Limitations

Calculation Accuracy

Our calculators provide estimates based on standard olfactometry conventions, the figures you enter, and widely accepted formulas. Results should be used as starting points and learning aids, not as absolute values or defensible measurements.

Factors Affecting Accuracy

Actual results may vary significantly due to:

• Sampling Factors: How, when, and where a sample was taken, and how it was stored and transported before analysis.
• Panel & Instrument Factors: Panel selection and screening, olfactometer calibration, and the quality controls an accredited laboratory applies.
• Dispersion Factors: Wind climate, atmospheric stability, terrain, building effects, and the averaging time behind an odour criterion.
• Measurement Factors: Self-reported inputs, unit mismatches, rounding, and the difference between screening and modelled results.

Our Recommendations

For best results:

• Use tool results as starting points and learning aids, not absolute values.
• Always consider your specific source, sampling method, and setting.
• Confirm important figures with an accredited laboratory or qualified practitioner.
• Follow the odour guideline and criteria that apply in your jurisdiction.
• Compare multiple sources of information before acting.

Not Professional Advice

OdorTest tools and content do not constitute:

• Environmental or Regulatory Advice: Information about odour measurement, emissions, and separation distances is general only and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified practitioner or your regulator.
• Engineering or Design Advice: Ventilation and abatement outputs are screening figures only and never replace proper engineering design.
• Certified Measurements: Calculator outputs are estimates, not accredited olfactometry results, and are not a guarantee of any outcome.
• Certified Expertise: Our content supplements but does not replace accredited testing and professional judgment.

Consider consulting a qualified professional for:

• Permit applications, compliance limits, or regulatory submissions
• Odour complaint investigations and nuisance assessments
• Dispersion modelling and separation-distance determinations
• Ventilation, abatement, and odour-control system design
• Occupational exposure and worker-safety questions

No Warranty

OdorTest expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to 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 at all times.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall OdorTest be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including without limitation damages arising from reliance on a screening estimate, a regulatory outcome, or the design of an odour-control measure, arising out of or related to your use of our tools and services.

User Responsibility

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

• You will use your own judgment, and consult a qualified professional, when applying our calculations to a real situation.
• You will verify results and seek accredited measurement before making important decisions.
• You are responsible for meeting the odour rules and criteria that apply to you.
• You assume all risks associated with the use of our tools and information.

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

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