Terms of Service
Last updated: September 28, 2024
⚠️ Important Safety Notice
Weather4Fly is designed to assist with flight planning and decision-making, but it does not replace your responsibility as a pilot to assess conditions and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Always use multiple sources of information and your best judgment when making flight decisions.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using the Weather4Fly application ("App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.
2. Description of Service
Weather4Fly is a mobile application that provides weather information and flight condition analysis specifically designed for drone operations. The App includes features such as:
- Real-time weather data and forecasts
- Flight safety assessments
- GPS and location services
- No-fly zone mapping (premium feature)
- Drone-specific flight recommendations
- K-index geomagnetic activity monitoring
3. User Responsibilities
3.1 Legal Compliance
You are responsible for:
- Complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines related to drone operations in your jurisdiction
- Obtaining proper licenses, certifications, and permissions required for your drone operations
- Following aviation authority regulations (FAA, EASA, Transport Canada, etc.)
- Respecting airspace restrictions and no-fly zones
- Ensuring your drone operations are safe and legal
3.2 Flight Safety
You acknowledge that:
- Weather4Fly provides assistance but does not guarantee flight safety
- You must use multiple sources of weather information for critical decisions
- Final flight decisions are always your responsibility as the pilot
- You should not rely solely on the App for commercial or critical operations
4. Data and Privacy
Weather4Fly is designed with privacy as a core principle. We do not collect, store, or transmit your personal information or location data. All data processing occurs locally on your device. For complete details, please review our Privacy Policy.
5. Third-Party Services
Weather4Fly integrates with third-party services to provide weather data:
- Apple WeatherKit: Provides weather forecasts and current conditions
- NOAA Space Weather: Provides geomagnetic activity data
Your use of these services through the App is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies.
6. Premium Features and In-App Purchases
Weather4Fly offers premium features through in-app purchases processed by Apple. Premium features may include:
- Extended weather forecasts (24-hour and 5-day)
- Detailed flight analysis and recommendations
- No-fly zone mapping and airspace intelligence
- Advanced flight planning tools
- Global location search
All purchases are non-refundable except as required by applicable law or Apple's refund policies.
7. Disclaimers and Limitations
7.1 Weather Data Accuracy
Weather information is provided by third-party services and may not always be accurate, complete, or current. Weather conditions can change rapidly and unexpectedly. You should always:
- Verify weather conditions through multiple sources
- Check local conditions before flying
- Be prepared for changing conditions during flight
- Use your best judgment regardless of app recommendations
7.2 Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Weather4Fly and its developers shall not be liable for any:
- Damages arising from your use of the App
- Accidents, incidents, or losses related to drone operations
- Inaccurate or delayed weather information
- Technical failures or service interruptions
- Decisions made based on App recommendations
8. Intellectual Property
The Weather4Fly app, including its design, code, algorithms, and content, is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:
- Copy, modify, or distribute the App
- Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
- Create derivative works based on the App
- Use the App's name, logo, or branding without permission
9. Updates and Modifications
We may update the App and these Terms from time to time. Updates may include new features, bug fixes, security improvements, or changes to functionality. Your continued use of the App after any updates constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
10. Termination
You may stop using the App at any time by deleting it from your device. We may discontinue or modify the App at any time without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases immediately.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where the App developer is located, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of that jurisdiction.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: Contact Us
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
⚠️ Final Reminder
Weather4Fly is a tool to assist with flight planning, but it does not replace your responsibility as a pilot. Always prioritize safety, follow applicable regulations, and use multiple sources of information when making flight decisions. Safe flying!