Terms and Conditions ("Terms")
Last updated: January 8, 2025
Please read these Terms and Conditions ("Terms", "Terms and Conditions") carefully before using the https://weather-and-climate.com website (the "Service") operated by World Wide Travel Organisation ("us", "we", or "our").
These Terms of Service govern your use of the website located at https://www.weather-and-climate.com and any related services provided by World Wide Travel Organisation. By accessing https://www.weather-and-climate.com, you agree to abide by these Terms of Service and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with these Terms of Service, you are prohibited from using or accessing this website or using any other services provided by World Wide Travel Organisation.
We, World Wide Travel Organisation, reserve the right to review and amend any of these Terms of Service at our sole discretion. Upon doing so, we will update this page. Any changes to these Terms of Service will take effect immediately from the date of publication.
Service Description:
Our Service provides comprehensive weather information, including forecasts, historical data, and specialized weather-related tools. We source our data from multiple accredited meteorological services and maintain strict quality control measures. While we strive for maximum accuracy with real-time updates, all weather predictions inherently involve some uncertainty. Our aim is to facilitate informed decisions and planning, but we stress the importance of personal judgment and professional advice for critical decisions. Emergency weather alerts are provided as a complementary service but should not be relied upon as your sole source of emergency information.
User Responsibilities and Conduct:
As a user, you agree to responsibly interpret and utilize the weather information provided. While we strive for accuracy, weather predictions are subject to inherent uncertainties. Users must independently verify critical weather information from official sources, particularly in emergency situations. We are not liable for decisions made based on our data.
Data Privacy and Security:
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your data. Your personal information is collected and used in accordance with our Privacy Policy, emphasizing transparency and user control. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data and provide the following rights:
- Data portability: You may request your data in a machine-readable format
- Cookie management: Comprehensive control over cookie preferences through our cookie management console
- Data retention: We retain user data for a maximum of 24 months unless otherwise required by law
- AI processing: We may utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance our weather predictions and user experience
- Cross-border transfers: Data may be processed in different jurisdictions with appropriate safeguards
Accessibility and Inclusivity:
Our website adheres to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. We ensure our services are inclusive and accessible to users with disabilities through:
- Screen reader compatibility
- Keyboard navigation support
- Color contrast optimization
- Alternative text for images
- Mobile accessibility optimization
Alternative formats of our content are available upon request.
Feedback and Complaints:
We welcome your feedback and provide a straightforward process for complaints. Please visit our contact page. Your input helps us improve our services. We aim to respond to all complaints within 48 business hours.
Limitations of Use
By using this website, you warrant on behalf of yourself, your users, and other parties you represent that you will not:
- Modify, copy, prepare derivative works of, decompile, or reverse engineer any materials and software contained on this website;
- Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from any materials and software on this website;
- Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server;
- Knowingly or negligently use this website or any of its associated services in a way that abuses or disrupts our networks or any other service World Wide Travel Organisation provides;
- Use this website or its associated services to transmit or publish any harassing, indecent, obscene, fraudulent, or unlawful material;
- Use this website or its associated services in violation of any applicable laws or regulations;
- Use this website in conjunction with sending unauthorized advertising or spam;
- Harvest, collect, or gather user data without the user's consent;
- Use this website or its associated services in such a way that may infringe the privacy, intellectual property rights, or other rights of third parties;
- Use automated systems or software to extract data from this website (screen scraping).
Intellectual Property:
The intellectual property in the materials contained in this website are owned by or licensed to World Wide Travel Organisation and are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law. We grant our users permission to download one copy of the materials for personal, non-commercial transitory use. This constitutes the grant of a license, not a transfer of title. This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions or the Terms of Service, and may be terminated by World Wide Travel Organisation at any time.
User-Generated Content:
You retain your intellectual property ownership rights over content you submit to us for publication on our website. We will never claim ownership of your content, but we do require a license from you in order to use it. For AI-generated content submissions, you must:
- Clearly label such content as AI-generated
- Ensure you have the right to use and share the AI-generated content
- Accept responsibility for any potential intellectual property issues
The license you grant us can be terminated at any time by deleting your content. However, to the extent that we (or our partners) have used your content in connection with commercial or sponsored content, the license will continue until the relevant commercial or post has been discontinued by us.
Liability:
Our website and materials are provided on an 'as is' basis. While we disclaim warranties to the extent permitted by law, we emphasize the inherent uncertainties in weather forecasting. We are not liable for consequential losses arising from the use of our Service. Force majeure events, including but not limited to extreme weather conditions, may affect our service reliability.
Accuracy of Materials:
The materials on our website are for general information purposes and may not be comprehensive or up-to-date. We do not guarantee their accuracy or reliability. For critical weather-related decisions, always verify information through multiple official sources.
Links:
World Wide Travel Organisation has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement, approval, or control by World Wide Travel Organisation of the site. Use of any such linked site is at your own risk and we strongly advise you make your own investigations with respect to the suitability of those sites.
Right to Terminate:
We may suspend or terminate your right to use our website and terminate these Terms of Service immediately upon written notice to you for any breach of these Terms of Service.
Alternative Dispute Resolution:
Any disputes arising from these Terms of Service shall first be subject to mandatory mediation before pursuing legal action. Both parties agree to participate in mediation in good faith and share the costs equally.
Class Action Waiver:
By using our service, you agree to waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit against us. Any legal claims must be pursued on an individual basis.
Severance:
Any term of these Terms of Service which is wholly or partially void or unenforceable is severed to the extent that it is void or unenforceable. The validity of the remainder of these Terms of Service is not affected.
Governing Law:
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Netherlands. You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that State or location.
Environmental Responsibility:
We are committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability, recognizing the importance of climate and weather in our global ecosystem. Our commitments include:
- Use of renewable energy in our data centers
- Regular environmental impact reporting
- Support for climate research and education initiatives
Termination and Account Deletion:
Users can terminate their accounts or request data deletion in accordance with data protection laws by contacting our support team. Account deletion requests will be processed within 30 days, and we will provide confirmation once completed. Certain data may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.