Terms and Conditions
1. Introduction
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the DMS to Decimal Degrees Converter, a free, client-side web utility. By accessing or using this tool, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the converter.
2. Description of Service
The DMS to Decimal Degrees Converter is a stateless, browser-based tool that performs live bidirectional conversion between Degrees Minutes Seconds and Decimal Degrees with five decimal place precision. All processing occurs locally in your browser. We provide the tool **as is** without any warranties.
3. Acceptable Use
You agree to use the converter only for lawful purposes. You must not:
- Use the tool in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.
- Attempt to reverse engineer, modify, or distribute the underlying code without permission.
- Use automated scripts or tools to excessively access the site.
4. Accuracy and Limitations
While we strive for high mathematical accuracy, the converter is provided for general and professional reference. **Results should be independently verified** for critical applications such as legal surveys, engineering projects, or navigation where absolute precision is required. Floating-point limitations in browsers may introduce negligible rounding differences.
5. No Data Collection
As detailed in our Privacy Policy, this tool does not collect, store, or transmit any user data. All conversions are performed client-side.
6. Intellectual Property
The design, layout, and original code of the converter are protected by copyright. You may use the tool freely for personal and professional purposes, but you may not copy, redistribute, or sell the application or its source code without explicit permission.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The tool is provided **“as is”** and **“as available”** without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the converter will be error-free, uninterrupted, or suitable for every specific use case.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the converter. This includes any inaccuracies in converted coordinates or any decisions made based on the output.
9. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Continued use of the tool after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
10. Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of the jurisdiction where the site owner resides.
11. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us through the information provided on the website.
By using the DMS to Decimal Degrees Converter, you agree to these Terms and Conditions along with our Privacy Policy.