The short version: StormCast is an early-access tool that helps you stay aware of severe weather. It is not a replacement for official emergency communications. Don't use it as your only source of life-safety information. Be respectful, don't abuse the service, and we'll keep building it for you.
By downloading, installing, or using StormCast (the "App"), you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not install or use the App. By creating an account, you confirm you are at least 13 years old and capable of entering into a binding agreement.
StormCast is currently in early access and under active development. The App may contain bugs, behave unexpectedly, be temporarily unavailable, or change without notice. Features may be added, modified, or removed.
By using the App, you acknowledge that:
Always confirm severe weather, flooding, and emergency information directly with:
The developers of StormCast assume no liability for any missed, delayed, or incorrect alerts, or for any decisions made or actions taken based on information delivered by the App.
A free account is required to use the App. You agree to provide accurate information when creating an account and to keep your credentials secure. You are responsible for any activity that occurs under your account.
You may delete your account at any time by emailing StormCastTeam@gmail.com. Account deletion is processed within 30 days.
You agree not to:
We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these rules.
StormCast lets you add your own emergency scanner streams, local alert feed URLs, and other third-party sources. You are solely responsible for the URLs you add and for ensuring you have the right to access and use those sources.
We do not host, control, or moderate third-party content played back through the App. We are not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or availability of any user-added feed.
The StormCast App, its design, code, name, logo, and branding are owned by the StormCast developers. You receive a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes.
Weather data and government feeds (NWS, USGS, NHC, AirNow) are public-domain sources operated by the respective agencies. We do not claim ownership of that data.
StormCast is free to download. The App may include advertising and optional paid subscription features. Advertising displayed within the App will not use your personal data (email address, precise location, push token) for targeting purposes.
If pricing, subscription tiers, or advertising is introduced or materially changed, you will be notified inside the App and through an updated version of these Terms with a new effective date. Continued use of the App after such changes constitutes acceptance.
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the App at any time, with or without notice. We may also update these Terms; when we do, we will update the effective date and, for material changes, notify users via an in-app notice. Continued use after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE STORMCAST DEVELOPERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES — INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, LOSS OF DATA, OR LOSS OF LIFE — ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE APP, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you. In those jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
You may stop using the App and delete your account at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms, abuse the service, or pose a risk to other users or to the operation of the App. Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases immediately.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any disputes will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Virginia.
Questions about these Terms, or to report abuse, email StormCastTeam@gmail.com.
