Website Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Weatherwise.fr ("Website"), operated by Weatherwise SAS ("Weatherwise", "we", or "us"). By accessing, browsing, or using this Website—including our blogs, weather maps, and public data downloads—you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

If you enter into a specific commercial agreement with us (such as a Free Trial or Paid Subscription), the terms of that specific agreement shall prevail over these Website Terms in the event of a conflict.

2. Nature of Content

Informational Use Only: Weatherwise provides meteorological data, visualisations, and articles for general informational purposes.

Not for Critical Safety: This data should NOT be used for safety-critical decisions, navigation, aviation, or protection of property/life. Official government sources (like Météo-France) should always be consulted for official alerts.

3. Prohibited Conduct (No Scraping)

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes. You are strictly prohibited from:

• Web Scraping: Using any robot, spider, scraper, crawler, or other automated means to access the Website or extract data, content, or other elements for any purpose without our express written permission.
• Interference: Taking any action that imposes, or may impose, an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our infrastructure or bypasses any measures we may use to prevent or restrict access to the Website.
• Reverse Engineering: Attempting to decipher, decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer any of the software comprising or in any way making up a part of the Website.

4. Modifications to the Service

Right to Modify: Weatherwise reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website (or any part thereof, including specific maps or data visualizations) at any time with or without notice.

No Liability: You agree that Weatherwise shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Website or its free services.

5. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources that are not owned or controlled by Weatherwise (e.g., partner sites, institutional weather sources).

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that Weatherwise is not responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any such content.

6. User Accounts & Data Collection

While many features of the Website are accessible without registration, certain areas (such as the Client Area) may require an account.

Data Accuracy: When creating an account or providing information, you agree to provide accurate details, including your first name, last name, email address, company name, and company URL.

Security: You are responsible for safeguarding your login credentials. Weatherwise cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this security obligation.

Privacy: Our collection and use of personal information are governed by our Privacy Policy, available at weatherwise.fr/en/privacy.

7. Intellectual Property

The content, visual interfaces, interactive features, information, graphics, design, compilation, computer code, and all other elements of the Website are owned by Weatherwise SAS and protected by French and international copyright laws.

Restrictions: You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works or adaptations of, publicly display or in any way exploit any of the content in whole or in part except as expressly authorized by us.

8. Limitation of Liability

"As Is" Basis: The Website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Weatherwise expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind regarding accuracy or availability.

No Liability for Damages: To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Weatherwise SAS shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Website.

9. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of France. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Toulouse, France.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes by posting the new terms on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.