1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using CloudMetrics (the "Service") at cloudmetrics.dev, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of the terms, 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 at any time without notice. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Description of Service

CloudMetrics is a free cloud pricing comparison tool that aggregates and displays pricing information from major cloud providers including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The Service allows users to:

• Compare virtual machine pricing across cloud providers
• Estimate monthly and annual costs based on specifications
• Upload Excel files to compare multiple configurations
• Access educational content about cloud computing

3. Pricing Information Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: The pricing information displayed on CloudMetrics is provided for informational and comparison purposes only. While we strive to keep our data accurate and up-to-date:

• Prices are estimates and may differ from actual provider pricing
• Prices may change at any time without notice from cloud providers
• Not all regions, instance types, or pricing options may be represented
• Actual costs may vary based on usage, discounts, and account-specific agreements
• Tax, data transfer, and additional service charges are not included

Always verify pricing directly with the official cloud provider pricing pages before making purchasing decisions. CloudMetrics is not responsible for any discrepancies between displayed prices and actual provider charges.

4. User Responsibilities

When using our Service, you agree to:

• Provide accurate information when using comparison features
• Use the Service only for lawful purposes
• Not attempt to disrupt or overload our servers
• Not use automated systems to scrape or copy content
• Not misrepresent our pricing data as official provider pricing
• Not use the Service for any fraudulent or illegal activities

5. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by CloudMetrics and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

AWS, Amazon Web Services, Azure, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and GCP are trademarks of their respective owners. CloudMetrics is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Amazon, Microsoft, or Google.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or exploit our content without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use.

6. File Uploads

Our Service allows users to upload Excel files for bulk price comparison. By uploading files:

• You confirm you have the right to upload and share the file contents
• Files are processed on our servers and results are returned to you
• We do not permanently store uploaded files beyond the processing session
• You are responsible for not uploading files containing sensitive or personal data
• We are not liable for any data exposed through uploaded files

7. Third-Party Links

Our Service contains links to third-party websites including official cloud provider pricing pages. These links are provided for convenience and reference. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Advertising

CloudMetrics displays advertisements through Google AdSense to support the free operation of our Service. By using the Service, you acknowledge that:

• Advertisements will be displayed on the website
• Ad content is provided by third parties and not controlled by us
• We are not responsible for advertiser products or services
• You may opt out of personalized ads through your Google account settings

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CLOUDMETRICS AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Any loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Any damages arising from your use or inability to use the Service
• Any decisions made based on pricing information from our Service
• Any errors or omissions in pricing data

Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid to us (which is zero for our free Service).

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of pricing data
• Warranties that defects will be corrected

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CloudMetrics and its affiliates from any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from:

• Your use of and access to the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you upload or submit through the Service

12. Service Availability

We do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times. We may experience hardware, software, or other problems requiring maintenance, resulting in service interruptions, delays, or errors. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the European Union and applicable local laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of competent jurisdiction.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

16. Contact Information

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

• Email: legal@cloudmetrics.dev
• Website: https://cloudmetrics.dev