Terms of Service

Introduction

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of Sound Level Meter's online sound measurement and acoustic analysis services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Service Description

Sound Level Meter provides professional online sound measurement services that analyze audio input from your device's microphone to provide real-time decibel readings, frequency analysis, and acoustic monitoring. Our services are designed to help professionals, educators, researchers, and individuals measure and understand sound levels in their environment.

Acceptable Use

Permitted Uses

You may use Sound Level Meter to:

• Measure environmental sound levels for personal or professional purposes
• Monitor workplace noise levels for safety compliance
• Conduct acoustic analysis for educational or research purposes
• Analyze sound levels in residential, commercial, or industrial environments
• Perform sound measurements you are authorized to conduct

Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to use Sound Level Meter to:

• Violate privacy laws or record audio without proper consent
• Conduct measurements in restricted or prohibited areas
• Use the service for illegal surveillance or monitoring activities
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations regarding sound measurement
• Process audio that contains illegal, harmful, or offensive content
• Attempt to reverse engineer or compromise our services

User Accounts and Responsibilities

• You must provide accurate information when creating an account
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
• You must be at least 18 years old to use our services
• You are responsible for all activities under your account
• You must comply with all applicable laws when using our services

Audio Processing and Data Handling

• Local Processing: All audio processing occurs locally in your browser
• No Transmission: Audio data is never transmitted to our servers
• No Storage: We do not store or retain any audio content or sound measurements
• Real-time Only: Sound measurements are processed in real-time and immediately discarded
• Privacy First: Your audio data is never shared with third parties

Credits and Billing

• Our services operate on a credit-based system for premium features
• Credits are consumed when you use advanced measurement features
• Subscription plans include monthly credit allocations
• Unused credits may expire according to your plan terms
• Refunds are subject to our refund policy

Intellectual Property

• You retain all rights to your audio content and measurement data
• Sound Level Meter owns all rights to our software and algorithms
• You grant us no rights to your audio content beyond local processing
• Our service marks and trademarks are protected

Service Availability

• Services are provided "as is" and "as available"
• We strive for 99.9% uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted service
• We may perform maintenance that temporarily affects service availability
• We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features with notice

Limitation of Liability

Sound Level Meter's liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law:

• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid in the last 12 months
• We are not responsible for how you use sound measurement data
• Sound measurements are for informational purposes and should not replace certified equipment for critical applications
• You use our services at your own risk

User Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for:

• Ensuring you have permission to conduct sound measurements in your location
• How you use the sound measurement data
• Compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding sound monitoring
• Respecting privacy rights when measuring sound in shared spaces
• Any consequences of using our services
• Understanding the limitations of browser-based sound measurement

Termination

• You may cancel your account at any time
• We may suspend or terminate accounts for Terms violations
• Upon termination, your access to services will cease
• Certain provisions of these Terms survive termination

Privacy and Data Protection

• Your privacy is important to us
• Please review our Privacy Policy for details on data handling
• We comply with applicable data protection laws
• We implement security measures to protect your information

Changes to Terms

• We may update these Terms from time to time
• Material changes will be communicated via email or service notifications
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
• You should review Terms periodically

Dispute Resolution

• These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]
• Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration
• You waive the right to participate in class action lawsuits
• Arbitration will be conducted in English

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

• Email: thefirstname.thelastname.help@gmail.com
• Website: https://soundlevelmeter.org

Severability

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

Last updated: January 12, 2025