Terms of Use

Acceptance of These Terms

By accessing or using DecibelMeter, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the website. These terms apply to all visitors and users of the website.

About This Website

DecibelMeter provides a free, browser-based sound level measurement tool, along with educational content about sound levels, the decibel scale, and hearing health. The tool estimates sound pressure levels using your device's microphone and processes all audio locally in your browser. The website does not require an account to use.

Eligibility

The website is intended for users who are at least 13 years of age. By using the website, you confirm that you are at least 13 years old. If you are using the website on behalf of an organization, you confirm that you have authority to accept these terms on the organization's behalf.

Permitted Use

You may use the website to measure and record sound levels in your environment, save measurement sessions locally, and read the educational content provided. The tool is provided for personal, educational, and reference use.

Prohibited Use

You must not use the website in any way that is unlawful, harmful, or interferes with its operation. In particular, you must not attempt to access, disable, or overload the website's infrastructure, attempt to extract data through automated scraping, or use the website to misrepresent sound measurements as certified professional readings.

Tool Results and Accuracy

Sound level readings produced by DecibelMeter are estimates. The accuracy of any measurement depends on your device's microphone, browser implementation, device settings (such as automatic gain control), and the acoustic environment. Consumer microphones are not calibrated measurement instruments, so readings may differ from certified sound level meters.

Results are provided for informational, educational, and reference purposes only. Do not rely on the tool as the sole basis for hearing safety decisions, workplace noise assessments, regulatory compliance, or any other decision where an inaccurate reading could cause harm. Independently verify important results with calibrated equipment where appropriate.

Intellectual Property

The website, including its design, text, graphics, code, and the sound measurement tool itself, is the property of the website owner and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the website's content without permission, except as permitted by law.

Availability

We aim to keep the website available and accurate, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. The website may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance, updates, or reasons beyond our control. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website at any time without notice.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and all content and tools are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the website will meet your requirements, that measurements will be accurate, or that the website will be free of errors or interruptions.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the website owner shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of data or profits, arising out of or relating to your use of, or inability to use, the website or its tools — including any reliance on sound level readings. This includes hearing damage that may result from exposure to loud noise measured with the tool; the tool does not protect your hearing, and you are responsible for your own safety.

Third-Party Links and Services

The website may contain links to external websites or mention third-party products and standards (such as IEC 61672 and OSHA). These links are provided for convenience and information only. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites. Advertising, if displayed on the website, is served by third-party providers and is not endorsed by us.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the website after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Termination and Restriction of Access

We may restrict, suspend, or terminate access to the website, in whole or in part, at any time and for any reason, including violation of these terms. You may stop using the website at any time by simply closing the page and deleting any locally stored data through your browser settings.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that location.

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us.