Terms of Service

By accessing or using CountyMap ("the Service"), operated by CountyMap ("we", "us", or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. We reserve the right to update and change these Terms by posting updates and changes to the CountyMap website.

CountyMap provides comprehensive information about all 3,221 counties in the United States, including demographic data, economic indicators, geographic information, and statistical analysis.

The Service includes:

• Interactive mapping and visualization tools

• County demographic and census data

• Economic and employment statistics

• Geographic and boundary information

• Comparison and analysis features

• Weather and climate data integration

All data is aggregated from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and other government agencies.

Currently, CountyMap does not require user registration. However, we may implement account features in the future for saved searches, favorites, and personalized experiences.

If we implement user accounts, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account

• All activities that occur under your account

• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

• Infringe upon the rights of others

• Transmit any harmful, threatening, or unlawful material

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems

• Interfere with the proper working of the Service

• Scrape or harvest data without explicit permission

• Use the Service for any commercial purpose without authorization

• Misrepresent the source or ownership of our data

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, CountyMap makes no warranties or representations about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of any data or information provided through the Service.

Important disclaimers:

• Census data may have a delay of 1-2 years

• Economic indicators are estimates and projections

• Boundary data is approximate and not for legal use

• Weather data is sourced from third parties

• Population figures are based on latest available census

Users should not rely solely on our data for critical decisions and should verify information from official sources when accuracy is crucial.

The Service and its original content (excluding Content provided by users), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of CountyMap and its licensors.

Our Service contains:

• Original analysis and visualizations

• Curated and processed public data

• Custom mapping implementations

• Proprietary data aggregations

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

Our Service integrates with various third-party services:

**Google Services:**

• Google AdSense for advertising

• Google Analytics for usage statistics

• Subject to Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

**Mapbox:**

• Interactive mapping functionality

• Subject to Mapbox Terms of Service

**Government Data Sources:**

• U.S. Census Bureau

• Bureau of Labor Statistics

• National Weather Service

• Various state and local agencies

We are not responsible for third-party content or services and their use is subject to their respective terms.

CountyMap displays advertisements through Google AdSense to support our free service. By using our Service, you acknowledge that:

• Advertisements may be displayed throughout the site

• Ads are automatically placed by Google's algorithms

• Ad content is not endorsed by CountyMap

• Cookies and tracking technologies are used for ad personalization

• You can opt-out of personalized ads through Google's Ad Settings

Your use of our Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs the Site and informs users of our data collection practices.

Key points:

• We collect anonymous usage data through Google Analytics

• Location data is used only for map functionality

• We do not sell personal information

• Cookies are used for analytics and advertising

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL COUNTYMAP, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES, BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

• Your use or inability to use the Service

• Any unauthorized access to our servers

• Any interruption or cessation of transmission

• Any bugs, viruses, or similar issues

• Any errors or omissions in any content

• Personal injury or property damage resulting from use of the Service

In no event will CountyMap's total liability exceed fifty dollars ($50) in aggregate.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CountyMap and its licensees and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees).

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

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

• Website: countymap.us

• Email: [Contact form on website]

• Response time: Within 48 business hours