Terms of Service
Last updated: January 15, 2025
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Please read these terms carefully before using Worldlivingcost. By using our service, you agree to be bound by these terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Worldlivingcost (Worldlivingcost.world), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
2. Description of Service
Worldlivingcost provides a platform for accessing, comparing, and contributing cost of living data for cities worldwide. Our data is compiled from contributor submissions, government statistical agencies, and trusted institutional sources. The service is provided 'as is' and we make no guarantees about the completeness or accuracy of any data.
3. Use of the Service
You may use Worldlivingcost for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to scrape, crawl, or systematically download our data; attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems; use our service to transmit harmful or illegal content; impersonate any person or entity; or use the service in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.
4. Data Contributions
When you submit price data or other information to Worldlivingcost, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display that data as part of our service. You warrant that your submissions are accurate to the best of your knowledge and do not violate any third-party rights. We reserve the right to reject or remove any submission at our discretion.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on Worldlivingcost, including our indices, rankings, design, and software, is owned by Worldlivingcost or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission, except for limited personal use.
6. API Access
Access to our API is subject to separate API terms and rate limits. Unauthorized use of our API, including circumventing rate limits or accessing non-public endpoints, is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate termination of access and potential legal action.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
Worldlivingcost is provided on an 'as is' and 'as available' basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that the data will be accurate, complete, or current. Cost of living data is informational only and should not be the sole basis for financial or relocation decisions.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Worldlivingcost shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits or data, arising from your use of or inability to use the service, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
9. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of Worldlivingcost shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Berlin, Germany.
10. Contact
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at legal@Worldlivingcost.world or through our Contact page.