Terms and conditions

Terms and conditions

1. Acceptance of These Terms

By creating an account, subscribing, or otherwise using the Tornado Watch website, mobile site, API, or any related service (collectively, “the Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. The Service

Tornado Watch provides automated and manually curated notifications of severe-weather hazards—such as tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and other disasters—together with general weather information for locations within the United States. Alerts are generated from publicly available, authoritative sources (including the U.S. National Weather Service and other federal or state agencies) and delivered via e-mail, SMS, push notifications, or in-app messages to registered users who supply their location data.

Important: Tornado Watch does not replace official government warning systems, emergency broadcasts, or local authorities. Always follow instructions from emergency management officials and monitor multiple information sources.

3. Eligibility and Account Security

  1. Eligibility. You must be at least 18 years old—or the age of majority in your jurisdiction—to create an account.

  2. Registration Data. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information (including e-mail address, mobile phone number in E.164 format, and primary location).

  3. Account Security. You are responsible for safeguarding your password and for all activities occurring under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

4. Subscriptions, Fees, and Billing

If the Service offers paid subscription tiers:

  • Billing Cycle. Fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis (monthly or annually, as selected).

  • Refunds. Except where required by law, all payments are non-refundable.

  • Cancellation. You may cancel at any time in your account dashboard; service will continue until the end of the current billing period.

5. Permitted Use and Restrictions

You may use the Service solely for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:

  • copy, scrape, or redistribute alerts or data except for personal safety needs;

  • interfere with, disrupt, or degrade the Service;

  • reverse-engineer or attempt to access the Service’s source code;

  • use the Service for any unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent activity.

6. Intellectual Property

All content, software, graphics, and trademarks displayed through the Service are owned by Tornado Watch or its licensors and are protected under U.S. and international intellectual-property laws. Nothing herein grants you any right or license except as expressly set out in these Terms.

7. Privacy

Our collection, use, and disclosure of personal data (location, e-mail, phone, and any optional profile information) are governed by the Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms. By using the Service, you consent to the handling of your data as described there.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE AND ALL ALERTS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.”
Tornado Watch disclaims all warranties—express or implied—including, without limitation, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, completeness, reliability, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee that alerts will be timely, error-free, or suitable for life-critical decision-making.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tornado Watch and its affiliates, owners, and staff shall not be liable for any damages of any kind, including but not limited to indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, or use, arising from or related to:

  • your use of or inability to use the Service;

  • reliance on any alerts or weather-related information provided;

  • any weather event, natural disaster, or emergency situation, regardless of whether you received an alert.

Tornado Watch is not responsible for protecting life, property, or assets. The Service is intended as a supplemental tool, and not a substitute for official emergency communications. You acknowledge and accept full responsibility for your decisions and actions during any hazardous event.

By using the Service, you agree that Tornado Watch shall not owe you any form of compensation, reimbursement, or indemnity, regardless of the circumstances or outcome.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Tornado Watch and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the Service.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account (and access to the Service) at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease, and Sections 6–13 will survive.

12. Modifications to the Service or Terms

We may modify the Service or these Terms at any time. Material changes will be posted on the website or communicated via e-mail. Continued use after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.