Terms of use

Agreement to these terms

These terms govern your use of https://bestalarmclock.com and everything on it. By using the site you agree to them. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

We may update these terms from time to time. The date at the top shows the current version, and continued use after a change means you accept it.

What we provide

BestAlarmClock.com provides free, browser-based tools including an alarm clock, countdown timer, stopwatch, bedtime calculator and nap timer, together with written guides about sleep and waking. Everything is provided free of charge, with no account, no subscription and no obligation.

Important: limits on alarm reliability

Please read this section carefully. It is the most important thing on this page.

Our alarm runs inside a web page in your browser. That imposes real technical limits that no website can overcome, and you should understand them before relying on it:

• It will not ring if you close the tab, close the browser, or restart the device.
• It will not ring if the device is switched off, runs out of battery, or enters sleep or hibernation. We request a screen wake lock while an alarm is armed, but operating system power settings, battery-saver modes and hardware policies can override it.
• It will not be heard if the volume is muted or too low, if the browser tab is muted, or if audio is routed to a disconnected or powered-off output device.
• Browsers require a user interaction before allowing audio playback. If you have not pressed a button on the page, sound may be blocked.
• Browser updates, extensions, operating system changes and network conditions may all affect behaviour in ways we cannot predict or control.

Acceptable use

You agree not to use the site to break any law; to attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site or its infrastructure; to interfere with its operation, including through automated scraping at a rate that burdens our servers, denial-of-service activity or the introduction of malicious code; to remove or obscure advertising, copyright notices or attribution; or to reproduce substantial parts of the site's content elsewhere without permission.

Intellectual property

All content on this site — the written guides, the software that powers the tools, the illustrations, the logo and the overall design — is original work created for BestAlarmClock.com and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights. The illustrations and brand marks are drawn from scratch; we use no third-party stock imagery or clip art.

You may read, print and share links to our pages freely, and quote short extracts with clear attribution and a link back to the original page. You may not republish substantial portions, present our content as your own, or use our name or logo in a way that suggests endorsement.

Third-party links and content

The site contains links to third-party websites, including affiliate links to Amazon, and displays third-party advertising. We do not control those sites or that advertising, and we are not responsible for their content, products, accuracy, privacy practices or the way they treat you. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement. Any dealings you have with a third party are between you and that third party.

No medical, professional or safety advice

The content on this site is general information about sleep and waking. It is not medical advice, is not a diagnosis, is not a treatment recommendation, and does not create any clinician-patient relationship. Sleep problems can have serious underlying medical causes. Always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional for anything concerning your health, and never disregard or delay professional advice because of something you read here. See the full medical disclaimer.

Disclaimer of warranties

The site and the 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, accuracy and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free; that any alarm, timer or other tool will operate correctly on your device or at all; that any defect will be corrected; or that the information provided is complete, current or accurate.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, BestAlarmClock.com and anyone involved in creating or operating it shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive or exemplary damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill or opportunity, arising out of or connected with your use of, or inability to use, this site — including, specifically and without limitation, any loss or damage resulting from a missed, delayed, failed or unheard alarm, however caused.

Where liability cannot lawfully be excluded, our total aggregate liability is limited to the greater of the amount you have paid us in the twelve months before the claim (which, for a free site, is normally zero) or ten US dollars.

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for anything else that cannot lawfully be excluded. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain exclusions, so parts of this section may not apply to you.

Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BestAlarmClock.com against any claim, demand, loss or expense (including reasonable legal costs) arising from your misuse of the site or your breach of these terms.

Availability and changes

We may change, suspend or discontinue any part of the site at any time, without notice and without liability. We may also restrict access to parts of the site. We make no commitment that the site or any particular tool will remain available.

Governing law and disputes

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, and the courts of England and Wales have non-exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute. If you are a consumer resident elsewhere, this does not deprive you of the protection of mandatory consumer law in your country of residence, and you may be entitled to bring proceedings in your local courts.

Severability and entire agreement

If any provision of these terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force. Our failure to enforce any right is not a waiver of it. These terms, together with our privacy policy, cookie policy, affiliate disclosure and medical disclaimer, form the entire agreement between you and us regarding the site.

How to contact us

For any question about this page — or anything else on this site — email hello@bestalarmclock.com. We read everything sent to that address and aim to reply within five working days. It is the only contact address for BestAlarmClock.com; we do not operate a phone line or a postal enquiries desk.