Terms of Use for The Weather.com
Effective Date: 15 March 2020
Last Updated: 1 December 2024
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using The Weather.com (“the Site”), you agree to comply with these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please refrain from using the Site.
2. Use of the Site
- Eligibility: You must be at least 13 years old to use the Site. Users under 18 should use the Site under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
- User Conduct: You agree not to engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the Site’s functionality or security, including but not limited to introducing viruses or malicious code.
- Account Responsibility: If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login information and for all activities that occur under your account.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
- Content Ownership: All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of The Weather.com or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.
- Limited License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. Any unauthorized use may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws.
4. User-Generated Content
- Submission: By submitting content (e.g., comments, feedback) to the Site, you grant The Weather.com a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, and distribute such content.
- Prohibited Content: You agree not to submit content that is unlawful, defamatory, or infringes on the rights of others.
5. Privacy Policy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
- “As Is” Basis: The Site and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
- Limitation of Liability: The Weather.com is not liable for any damages arising from your use of the Site, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Weather.com, its affiliates, and their respective officers and employees from any claims arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these terms.
8. Changes to Terms
The Weather.com reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
9. Governing Law
These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
10. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
- Email: info@the-weather.com
- Address: [Insert Business Address]
Revision History:
- 15 March 2020: Initial version.
- 22 February 2022: Updated to include user-generated content guidelines.
- 1 December 2024: Current version with enhanced user conduct policies.