Terms of Service

By accessing OpTango.net or any Operation Tango application including PayRecon, JobRecon, MoveRecon, BenefitsRecon, RetirementRecon, and LifeRecon (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms").

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services. Your continued use of the Services constitutes your acceptance of these Terms and any future modifications.

Operation Tango provides decision-support tools for military service members, veterans, and their families. Our applications provide calculations, analysis, and information to support major life decisions including:

• •Career transitions and job market analysis
• •Total compensation and salary equivalency calculations
• •Relocation planning and cost-of-living comparisons
• •Retirement optimization and financial planning
• •Benefits navigation and optimization

Users may create accounts using email-based Magic Link authentication. By creating an account, you agree that:

• •You are at least 16 years of age
• •You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account
• •You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• •You will notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• •You will provide accurate and complete information when creating your account

Users agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes. You may not:

• ✗Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, servers, or networks
• ✗Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to collect data from our Services
• ✗Redistribute, resell, or commercially exploit our proprietary calculations or data
• ✗Impersonate other users or misrepresent your identity or affiliation
• ✗Use our Services for commercial purposes without written permission from Operation Tango LLC
• ✗Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any malicious code
• ✗Violate any applicable laws or regulations

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our Services for violations of these acceptable use policies.

All content, calculations, data compilations, software, design elements, trademarks, and materials on OpTango.net and associated applications are the exclusive property of Operation Tango LLC and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

The following are proprietary to Operation Tango LLC:

• •The True Civilian Salary Equivalent (TCSE) methodology and algorithms
• •The Recon Family branding (PayRecon, JobRecon, MoveRecon, BenefitsRecon, RetirementRecon, LifeRecon)
• •All calculation engines, formulas, and analytical tools
• •All data compilations, databases, and data structures
• •Software code, design elements, and user interfaces

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Services or software without express written permission from Operation Tango LLC.

While we strive for accuracy using authoritative federal data sources including the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Census Bureau, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), our calculations and analyses are estimates and should not be the sole basis for major financial or career decisions.

Official sources for verification include DFAS (Defense Finance and Accounting Service), VA.gov (Department of Veterans Affairs), Military OneSource, and your command's administrative offices.

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, services, and resources, including educational platforms, job boards, financial services, and other tools that may be helpful for military families.

Some of these links may be affiliate links, meaning Operation Tango LLC may earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links at no additional cost to you. These affiliate relationships help support the development and maintenance of our free and low-cost tools.

Operation Tango LLC is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of third-party websites and services. You access third-party services at your own risk.

Operation Tango LLC provides the Services on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Operation Tango LLC shall not be liable for:

• •Decisions made based on calculations, information, or recommendations provided by our Services
• •Financial losses, career decisions, or other consequences resulting from use of our Services
• •Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in data or calculations
• •Service interruptions, data loss, or technical failures
• •Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Material changes to these Terms will be communicated via email to registered users.

• •Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms
• •The "Effective Date" at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision
• •It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically
• •If you disagree with any changes, you must discontinue use of the Services

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of our Services shall be resolved in the courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia. By using our Services, you consent to the jurisdiction of these courts.

For questions, concerns, or inquiries regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

We typically respond to legal inquiries within 5 business days.