Terms of Service

By accessing or using MetalCharts ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

MetalCharts provides:

• Real-time and historical precious metals price data
• Interactive price charts and analysis tools
• Portfolio tracking with client-side encryption
• Melt value calculator for coins and jewelry
• Market comparisons (Shanghai, India, COMEX, etc.)
• Educational content about precious metals markets

The Service is provided free of charge and is supported by advertising.

Some features require creating an account. When you create an account:

• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
• You are responsible for all activities under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• You must be at least 18 years old to create an account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

You agree NOT to:

• ✕Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to access the Service
• ✕Attempt to bypass rate limits or security measures
• ✕Redistribute, resell, or commercially exploit our data without permission
• ✕Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• ✕Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• ✕Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
• ✕Upload malicious code or attempt to hack the Service

Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate termination of your access and potential legal action.

The Service, including its design, features, content, and code, is owned by MetalCharts and protected by intellectual property laws.

You may:

• Use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Share links to MetalCharts pages
• Use our embeddable widgets on your website with attribution

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our code without permission
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
• Use our trademarks or branding without written consent

The Service uses third-party services including:

• Google AdSense for advertising
• Vercel for hosting and analytics
• Various data providers for price information
• Authentication providers (Google OAuth)

Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of third-party services.

Advertisements displayed on MetalCharts are provided by Google AdSense. We do not endorse or guarantee any products or services advertised. See our Privacy Policy for information about advertising cookies and opt-out options.

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, 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 data
• Warranties that defects will be corrected

To the maximum extent permitted by law, MetalCharts and its operators shall not be liable for any:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Financial losses from investment decisions
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your account
• Damages from interruption or unavailability of the Service

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MetalCharts and its operators, affiliates, and partners from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit through the Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time
• Change features, functionality, or pricing (if applicable)
• Impose limits on certain features or access

We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes, but are not obligated to do so. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

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

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law. You agree to waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits.

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