Terms of Use
Last updated: October 24, 2026
DRAFT. These plain-language terms have not been reviewed by a lawyer. Have a lawyer review and adapt them before the app is sold, transferred, monetized, or used outside the United States.
1. Who we are
TBT - Tiny Budget Travel (“TBT,” “the app”) is a free tool owned and run by TRAVLNBIKE (Paul Rudy), Everett, Washington, USA. In these terms, “we” means the owner. The owner may later be an LLC or a buyer; these terms then apply to that owner.
2. What the app does
You type in a few prices. The app adds them up and shows which stay (an Airbnb-style rental or a hotel) comes to less. It also offers an optional scorecard and a check-before-you-book list. It can also show typical hotel and rental prices, fees and taxes for a list of US cities. Those city figures are estimates compiled from public sources named in the app (with links and dates). They are averages, not live prices, and are not offers or quotes.
3. Estimates only
- Every number is an estimate for planning based on what you type. Real prices, fees, taxes and availability come from the booking site and can change.
- Example numbers in the app are illustrative. They are not a quote for any real trip.
- The app is not financial, legal, tax or travel advice. You decide where to stay and are responsible for checking the final price and the cancellation rules before you pay.
4. No booking, no sales
TBT does not sell, book, or take payment for any stay. We are not a travel agent, hotel, or rental host, and we are not a party to anything you book.
5. Outside links
The app links to other websites, such as Expedia (the “See hotels on Expedia,” “Check prices on Expedia” and “Top picks” links), the data sources named next to each city estimate, and the sources listed under “Top traveler complaints.” Those sites are run by other people. We do not control them and are not responsible for their content, prices, availability, or privacy practices. Links open in a new tab. When you tap one, you leave the app, and that site’s own terms and privacy policy apply (for Expedia, see Expedia’s own terms and privacy policy).
6. Affiliate links
Affiliate link: we may earn a commission at no cost to you. TBT is an Expedia Group affiliate. The Expedia links in the app are affiliate links and are labeled as such. If you book through one, we may earn a commission, and you pay the same price. Affiliate links never change the numbers the calculator shows. Any booking is a contract between you and Expedia or the hotel, not with TBT. We do not use Amazon Associates in this app. See also the Affiliate disclosure section of the Privacy page.
[Owner: confirm the affiliate program’s current terms and have a lawyer review this section.]
7. Using the app
Use it for lawful, personal purposes. Do not copy the app’s name, logo, or design to suggest you are TBT or TRAVLNBIKE, and do not try to disrupt or break it.
8. Ownership
© 2026 Paul Rudy. All rights reserved. TBT, Tiny Budget Travel, TRAVLNBIKE, and the logo are names and marks of the owner (trademark registration has not been filed as of the date above). The Bungee font is used under the SIL Open Font License. The app’s code and text are owned by the owner and are not licensed for copying or resale unless the owner says so in writing.
9. No warranty
The app is provided “as is” and “as available,” with no promise that it is error-free, always available, or right for your situation. We work to keep the math correct, but you should double-check the total on the booking site.
10. Limit of liability
To the most the law allows, we are not liable for losses from using the app or relying on its estimates, including a booking that costs more than expected. Some places do not allow some limits, so part of this may not apply to you.
11. Changes and ending
We may change the app or these terms, or stop offering the app, at any time. The date at the top shows the latest version. Using the app after a change means you accept it.
12. Governing law
These terms follow the laws of the State of Washington, USA, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. (Lawyer: please confirm venue and dispute language.)
13. Contact
Contact: [owner to add a contact email or the TRAVLNBIKE website contact page before launch]