# SpotCode

> Readable addresses for any location on Earth

SpotCode is a free, open-source location addressing system that converts any GPS coordinates into short, pronounceable, memorable 8-syllable addresses with 2.8m precision. It uses H3 hexagonal grid cells and a syllable encoding system that works across any language using the Latin alphabet.

## Key Facts
- Precision: 2.8 meters (more accurate than What3Words, Plus Codes, or postal addresses)
- Format: 8 syllables like "ma·ke|ti·si|vo·mi|ni·ne"
- Coverage: Every location on Earth (570 trillion hexagons)
- License: MIT (fully open source)
- Offline: Works offline as a PWA
- Language: Language-independent syllable system

## Pages
- [Home](https://spotcode.app/home): Landing page with interactive demo
- [Map App](https://spotcode.app/): Interactive map for generating and looking up SpotCodes
- [About](https://spotcode.app/about): How SpotCode works, key features, and contact info
- [FAQ](https://spotcode.app/faq): Frequently asked questions about the system
- [Use Cases](https://spotcode.app/use-cases): Emergency services, delivery, NGOs, events, and field services
- [API Documentation](https://spotcode.app/api): Developer integration guide
- [For Companies](https://spotcode.app/for-companies): Enterprise solutions and pricing
- [For NGOs](https://spotcode.app/for-ngos): Free access program for non-profit organizations
- [vs What3Words](https://spotcode.app/vs-what3words): Comparison with What3Words
- [vs Plus Codes](https://spotcode.app/vs-plus-codes): Comparison with Google Plus Codes
- [vs Placekey](https://spotcode.app/vs-placekey): Comparison with Placekey

## Contact
- Email: alvaro@sanluca.cc
- GitHub: https://github.com/alvasilvao/hex-address