1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using CrowFliesDistance.com ("the Website", "the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you do not have permission to access the Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. The Service is offered subject to your acceptance without modification of all of the terms and conditions contained herein.

2. Use of Our Service

Permitted Use

CrowFliesDistance.com provides a free distance calculation service for personal, educational, and non-commercial use. You may:

• Use the calculator to find distances between locations
• Access and read our educational blog content
• Share links to our website with others
• Use the information for personal planning and education

Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any laws
• Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
• Use automated systems or software to extract data from the Service without permission
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Service without express written permission
• Misrepresent the source, identity, or content of information transmitted via the Service

3. Accuracy of Information and Limitations

While we strive to provide accurate distance calculations and information, CrowFliesDistance.com:

• Calculates straight-line ("as the crow flies") distances which do not represent actual travel distances
• Uses approximations based on a spherical Earth model
• May contain errors in city coordinates or data
• Should not be used as the sole source for critical decision-making

The Service is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Actual travel distances, times, and routes will vary significantly from the straight-line calculations provided.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of CrowFliesDistance.com. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

Educational content, blog posts, and other materials on the Website are protected by copyright. You may share links to our content but may not reproduce substantial portions without attribution and permission.

5. User Responsibilities

By using our Service, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You will use the Service only for lawful purposes
• You are responsible for your use of the information provided
• You will not rely solely on our calculations for critical decisions
• You will verify important distance information through additional sources when necessary
• You understand that GPS location access is optional and controlled by you

6. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. CROWFLIESDISTANCE.COM MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable
• The quality of the Service will meet your expectations
• Any errors in the Service will be corrected

7. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL CROWFLIESDISTANCE.COM, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

8. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by CrowFliesDistance.com. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

The Service uses mapping data and services from third-party providers. These services are subject to their own terms and conditions.

9. Modifications to Service and Terms

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service at any time without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

We may revise these Terms at any time. By continuing to use the Service after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.

10. Privacy

Your use of our Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs the Website and informs users of our data collection practices.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which CrowFliesDistance.com operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Your use of the Service may also be subject to other local, state, national, or international laws.