Disclaimer

General Disclaimer

The information provided by PicnicPlan (“https://www.overthat.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.

Food Safety Comes First

Calculator results and guidance on PicnicPlan are informational only and may be incomplete or not fit for every situation. How long food stays cold, how long it can safely sit out, and how much to prepare all depend on things this site cannot see — your cooler’s real insulation, the actual weather on the day, and the specific ingredients you’re using. Where we mention a food-safety guideline (such as the general “2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F” rule of thumb for perishable food sitting out), it reflects widely published consumer guidance, not a medical assessment of your situation. Use a food thermometer, when in doubt throw it out, and use extra caution for guests who are pregnant, elderly, very young, or immunocompromised.

Not Professional Food-Safety, Medical, or Catering Advice

Content and tools on PicnicPlan, including the Cooler Ice Ratio Calculator, Food Per Guest Calculator, Picnic Packing List Generator, Picnic Blanket Size Calculator, Portion Planner, and Picnic Timing & Prep Schedule, are for educational and informational purposes only. They do not constitute professional food-safety, medical, dietary, or catering advice of any kind. The figures our tools produce are general estimates, not guarantees.

Tool Accuracy and Limitations

Calculation Accuracy

Our calculators provide estimates based on common outdoor-entertaining conventions, the figures you enter, and widely used rules of thumb. 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:

• Cooler & Ice Factors: Insulation quality, whether food was pre-chilled, and how often the lid is opened all change how long ice lasts.
• Weather: Direct sun, wind, and humidity affect both ice melt and how quickly food warms once served.
• Appetite & Menu: How much a group actually eats depends on the occasion, the specific dishes, and the individuals involved.
• Measurement Factors: Self-reported weights, rounding, and estimation.

Our Recommendations

• Use tool results as starting points and planning aids, not absolute values.
• Keep a food thermometer in your kit for anything you’re unsure about.
• Follow your local health authority’s food-safety guidance for your situation.
• Pack extra ice and a little extra food when conditions are uncertain.

No Warranty

PicnicPlan 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 PicnicPlan be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including without limitation damages for spoiled food, illness, lost time, goodwill, use, or data arising out of or related to your use of our tools and services.

User Responsibility

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

• You will use your own judgment when applying our estimates to your specific situation.
• You will use a food thermometer and follow official food-safety guidance where it matters.
• You assume all risks associated with preparing, transporting, and serving food outdoors, 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.

Advertising Disclaimer

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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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