Terms of Service

Welcome to SnowDayCalculator.io. These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and SnowDayCalculator.io governing your access to and use of our website, calculators, blog content, and all related services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

Description of Service

SnowDayCalculator.io provides free online tools that estimate snow day probabilities, school delay likelihood, road conditions, winter storm risk, and related weather-derived metrics for locations across the United States and Canada. Our predictions are generated from third-party forecast data and proprietary calculation models. They are informational estimates only and do not constitute official school announcements, meteorological advisories, or professional guidance. See our Disclaimer for additional limitations.

Eligibility and Account Requirements

The Service is available to users of all ages. No account registration is required for standard calculator use. By using the Service, you represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms, or that you are using the Service under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. You are responsible for ensuring that your use complies with all applicable local, state, provincial, and federal laws.

Acceptable Use

You may use SnowDayCalculator.io for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes. You agree not to misuse the Service in any way, including but not limited to: attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or third-party APIs; using automated scripts, bots, or scrapers to extract data at scale without written permission; interfering with the proper functioning of the website; reverse-engineering our calculation models; submitting false or malicious location queries; or using the Service in any manner that violates applicable law or infringes the rights of others.

Commercial use of our content, bulk data extraction, or republication of our calculator outputs as a standalone product requires prior written authorization. Educational institutions and media outlets may reference our tools with proper attribution and a link back to snowdaycalculator.io.

Intellectual Property

All content on SnowDayCalculator.io - including text, graphics, logos, calculator interfaces, software code, and design elements - is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without express written consent, except for limited personal use such as sharing a link to a specific calculator result.

Third-Party Data and Links

Weather data is sourced from Open-Meteo and other professional providers. We do not control and are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of third-party data. Our site may contain links to external websites. We provide these links for convenience and do not endorse or assume responsibility for third-party content or privacy practices.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR THAT PREDICTIONS WILL BE ACCURATE.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SNOWDAYCALCULATOR.IO AND ITS OPERATORS, AFFILIATES, AND SUPPLIERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DECISIONS MADE BASED ON PREDICTIONS, MISSED SCHOOL OR WORK, TRAVEL DISRUPTIONS, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100).

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SnowDayCalculator.io and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Service.

Modifications and Termination

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without prior notice. We may update these Terms periodically. Material changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. We may terminate or restrict access for users who violate these Terms.

Governing Law

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 shall be resolved in the courts of competent jurisdiction.

Contact

Questions about these Terms may be directed to legal@snowdaycalculator.io or through our Contact page.