Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using City Clock, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Service.

Age Requirement: The Service is intended for users of all ages for informational and educational purposes. However, if you are under 13 years old, you should only use the Service with parental or guardian supervision.

2. Description of Service

City Clock is a free web-based service that provides:

• Current time information for cities and time zones worldwide
• Time zone conversion and calculation tools
• Meeting coordination tools for scheduling across time zones
• Business hours tracking for international locations
• Educational content about time zones, daylight saving time, and global coordination

The Service is provided free of charge and is supported by advertising revenue.

3. Permitted Use of the Service

You may use the Service for personal, educational, or commercial purposes, including:

• Checking current times in cities around the world
• Saving your preferred cities for quick reference
• Converting times between time zones
• Scheduling meetings across international time zones
• Learning about time zone rules and daylight saving time
• Integrating the Service into your workflow for business coordination

You agree to use the Service in compliance with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to:

• Scrape or Extract Data: Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or crawlers to extract large amounts of data from the Service without our express written permission
• Reverse Engineer: Attempt to decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or otherwise discover the source code or underlying algorithms of the Service
• Interfere with Service: Attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or impose unreasonable load on our servers or networks
• Circumvent Security: Bypass, disable, or interfere with security features or access control measures
• Misrepresent Identity: Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Illegal Activities: Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
• Harmful Content: Transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious code
• Spam or Abuse: Send unsolicited communications or engage in abusive behavior

Violation of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in immediate termination of your access to the Service and potential legal action.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All content on City Clock, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, software, design, and the overall "look and feel" of the Service, is the property of City Clock or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any material from our Service, except as follows:

• Your browser may temporarily store copies of materials for the purpose of viewing the Service
• You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages for your personal, non-commercial use
• You may share links to our content on social media or other websites, provided you do not suggest endorsement or affiliation without permission

5.2 Third-Party Content

IANA Time Zone Database: Time zone data is sourced from the IANA Time Zone Database, which is in the public domain. We provide proper attribution and comply with its license terms.

Third-Party Trademarks: City names, country names, and other geographic identifiers used in the Service are for informational purposes only and do not imply endorsement or affiliation.

5.3 User Feedback

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Service, you grant us a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate such feedback into the Service without compensation or attribution to you.

6. Accuracy of Information and Disclaimer

Time Zone Information: While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date time information using the IANA Time Zone Database and reputable sources, we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy for all situations. Time zone rules change frequently due to government decisions, daylight saving time transitions, and political boundaries.

Source of Time: Times displayed are based on your device's system clock and the IANA database. Accuracy depends on your device being set correctly and our database being updated.

Critical Applications: DO NOT rely solely on City Clock for critical timing needs such as:

• Medical procedures or medication timing
• Legal deadlines or court appearances
• Aviation, maritime, or transportation scheduling
• Financial market trading or time-sensitive transactions
• Emergency services coordination

For critical timing needs, always verify with official time sources such as NIST (USA), Time and Date, or your country's official time authority.

7. Service Availability

We aim to provide continuous, uninterrupted service but cannot guarantee 100% uptime. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance and updates
• Technical issues or server failures
• Network connectivity problems
• Force majeure events beyond our control

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time with or without notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Implied warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information
• Uninterrupted or error-free service
• Security of data transmission

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED. YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CITY CLOCK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

• Indirect, Incidental, Special, Consequential, or Punitive Damages including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Direct Damages exceeding $100 USD or the amount you paid to us in the past 12 months (whichever is greater)
• Damages Resulting From:
  • Your use or inability to use the Service
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
  • Errors or inaccuracies in time zone information
  • Missed meetings, appointments, or deadlines
  • Third-party conduct or content on the Service
  • Any other matter relating to the Service

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, OUR LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City Clock, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, consultants, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from: (1) your use or misuse of the Service; (2) your violation of these Terms; (3) your violation of any rights of a third party; or (4) any content you submit or transmit through the Service.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which City Clock operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12.2 Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution: If you have any dispute with us, you agree to first contact us through our Contact page and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days before initiating any formal proceedings.

Arbitration: Any disputes that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration conducted by a neutral arbitrator, except where prohibited by law. You agree to waive your right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action lawsuit.

13. Changes to Terms of Service

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Material Changes: If we make material changes to these Terms, we will provide prominent notice on our homepage or through other appropriate communication at least 30 days before the new Terms take effect.

Continued Use: Your continued use of the Service after any modifications to the Terms constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

14. Termination

Your Rights: You may stop using the Service at any time. Your locally stored preferences can be deleted by clearing your browser's cookies and localStorage.

Our Rights: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, for any reason including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms or our Acceptable Use Policy
• Suspected fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Extended periods of inactivity
• Requests by law enforcement or government agencies

Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and City Clock regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please visit our Contact page or reach out to us through our feedback system.