Terms of Use

Last Updated: December 19, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Morse Code Translator website (the "Service"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

Morse Code Translator is a free online tool that provides:

• Conversion of text to Morse code
• Conversion of Morse code to text
• Educational information about Morse code
• Reference materials including Morse code alphabet charts

The Service operates entirely within your web browser using client-side JavaScript. No user data is transmitted to our servers or stored.

3. User Eligibility

Our Service is available to users of all ages. However:

• Users under 13 years of age should use the Service under parental supervision
• Users under 18 years of age should have parental or guardian permission to use the Service
• By using the Service, you represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our Service for:

• Personal, educational, or non-commercial purposes
• Learning and practicing Morse code
• Translating messages for communication purposes
• Educational projects and assignments
• Amateur radio activities

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to use our Service to:

• Transmit any unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable content
• Violate any local, state, national, or international law
• Infringe upon any patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, or other proprietary rights
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our Service, server, or network
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious code
• Collect or store personal data about other users without their consent
• Use automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Service in a manner that sends more request messages to our servers than a human could reasonably produce

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Morse Code Translator and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 User Content

You retain all rights to any text or content you input into the translator. We do not claim ownership of your translations or any content you create using our Service.

5.3 License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal and non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from the use of the Service will be accurate or reliable
• The quality of any translations will meet your expectations
• Any errors in the Service will be corrected

We specifically disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Title

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Morse Code Translator shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use the Service
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service
• Any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted through the Service by any third party
• Any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of your use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available through the Service
• The defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of any third party

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Morse Code Translator, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against all losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from:

• Your violation of these Terms of Use
• Your violation of any third party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right
• Any claim that your use of the Service caused damage to a third party

9. Educational Purposes

While we strive for accuracy, the Morse code translations and educational information provided are for general informational purposes only. For critical, professional, or emergency applications:

• Verify translations independently
• Consult professional resources or authorities
• Do not rely solely on our Service for life-safety communications

10. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Morse Code Translator. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

11. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part thereof) with or without notice
• Refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time
• Change, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time

We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Post a notice on our homepage for significant changes
• Notify users through other appropriate means when necessary

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Use. If you do not agree to the updated terms, you must stop using the Service.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within [Your Jurisdiction] for the resolution of any disputes.

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at legal@morsecode.org. We'll try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting you via email.

14.2 Arbitration

If we can't resolve the dispute informally, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Association], rather than in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unenforceable or invalid under any applicable law, such unenforceability or invalidity shall not render these Terms unenforceable or invalid as a whole. Such provisions shall be deleted without affecting the remaining provisions herein.

16. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Morse Code Translator.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Morse Code Translator regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous written or oral agreements between you and Morse Code Translator.

18. Contact Information

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

Email: legal@morsecode.org
Website: www.morsecode.org
Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

19. Acknowledgment

By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Use and agree to be bound by them. You also acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy.