Terms of Use

Effective Date: September 2025

1. Introduction and Acceptance

   Welcome to Map Size Comparison (“we,” “our,” or “the Service”), an interactive online tool that allows users to compare the true sizes of countries and better understand distortions caused by traditional map projections. By accessing or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Service.

2. Purpose of the Service

   Map Size Comparison is designed for:

   • Educational use: to support geography learning and awareness

   • Exploration and general interest: to help users visualize how country sizes vary across latitudes

   • Research and reference: to provide an accessible way to compare relative areas of countries

   The Service is provided free of charge for personal, educational, and non-commercial use.

3. Data Sources and Attribution

   Our platform relies on openly available geographical datasets and cartographic methodologies. While geographical data may be in the public domain, the implementation, interactive interface, and presentation design of Map Size Comparison are original to our platform.

   We acknowledge the contributions of prior projects that inspired public awareness of map projection distortions but remain an independent service.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

   All intellectual property associated with the Service—including but not limited to the design, source code, algorithms, user interface, and visual representations—are owned by Map Size Comparison unless otherwise noted.

   You may share screenshots or references to the Service, provided you include attribution such as:

   Source: Map Size Comparison – https://mapsizecomparison.com

   Commercial reproduction, redistribution, or derivative works require our prior written consent.

5. Acceptable Use

   You agree to use the Service responsibly and not to:

   • Disrupt or interfere with the operation of the Service

   • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the platform

   • Use the Service for unlawful or commercial exploitation without consent

   • Misrepresent, resell, or reproduce the Service in any way that infringes intellectual property rights

6. Data and Privacy

   We collect minimal, non-personally identifiable information necessary to maintain and improve the Service, including but not limited to:

   • Basic usage statistics

   • Device or browser type

   • General analytics data

   For more information, please review our Privacy Policy.

7. Availability and Accuracy

   While we strive for accuracy and uptime, we do not guarantee that:

   • The Service will always be uninterrupted or error-free

   • All geographical data will be fully accurate or complete

   • The Service will meet all user expectations

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

   The Service is provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no express or implied warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or fitness of the Service for a particular purpose.

9. Limitation of Liability

   To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Map Size Comparison shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from your use of, or inability to use, the Service.

10. Modifications

    We may revise these Terms of Use from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication. Your continued use of the Service after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Contact

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

    Email: [email protected]