Terms of Service

Welcome to Compare City Sizes. By accessing and using our interactive city comparison tool, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using Compare City Sizes, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Compare City Sizes.

2. Description of Service

Compare City Sizes is an interactive web application that allows users to:

  • Search Cities: Search for cities worldwide
  • Compare Sizes: Compare the geographic size of cities
  • View Boundaries: View city boundaries and area calculations
  • Interactive Map: Interact with an interactive map interface

3. Use of the Service

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use our service for:

  • Personal Use: Personal, non-commercial purposes
  • Educational Use: Educational and research purposes
  • Professional Use: Urban planning and geographic analysis
  • Lawful Use: Any other lawful purpose

3.2 Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

  • Illegal Use: Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Unauthorized Access: Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interference: Interfere with or disrupt the service
  • Automated Access: Use automated tools to access the service excessively
  • Reverse Engineering: Attempt to reverse engineer or copy our technology

4. Data and Accuracy

Data Sources

Our service relies on data from OpenStreetMap and other publicly available geographic sources. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of all data.

4.1 Data Limitations

You acknowledge that:

  • Boundary Changes: City boundaries may change over time
  • Area Estimates: Area calculations are estimates based on available data
  • Missing Cities: Some cities may not be available in our database
  • Data Completeness: Data may be incomplete or outdated

4.2 No Warranty

We provide the service "as is" without any warranties regarding data accuracy, completeness, or reliability.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Rights

Compare City Sizes and its content, including but not limited to the website design, code, and user interface, are protected by intellectual property laws.

5.2 Third-Party Data

Geographic data is sourced from OpenStreetMap and other providers. These sources retain their respective intellectual property rights.

5.3 Your Content

Since our service does not store user-generated content, there are no intellectual property issues related to user data.

6. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Privacy Policy

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Compare City Sizes shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of Profits: Loss of profits or data
  • Business Interruption: Business interruption
  • Data Damages: Any damages resulting from use of our data
  • Geographic Errors: Errors or inaccuracies in geographic information

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Compare City Sizes from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the service or violation of these Terms.

9. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

  • Maintenance: Maintenance and updates
  • Technical Issues: Technical issues
  • Third-Party Outages: Third-party service outages
  • Force Majeure: Force majeure events

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of any changes.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend access to our service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where Compare City Sizes operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: