Terms of Service - Canada Weather

Last Updated: February 26, 2026

Welcome to Canada Weather. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our weather forecasting service, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using Canada Weather, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Please read these Terms carefully before using our Service. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using Canada Weather, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Canada Weather.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

Canada Weather provides:

• Real-time weather forecasts for Canadian cities and regions
• Current weather conditions updated every 15 minutes
• Hourly forecasts for the next 48 hours
• Extended 14-day weather forecasts
• Severe weather alerts and warnings
• Air quality index monitoring
• UV index information
• Historical weather data (where available)
• Weather-related educational content

The Service is provided free of charge for personal, non-commercial use.

3. Eligibility and User Accounts

3.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian.

3.2 No Registration Required

Canada Weather does not require user registration or account creation for basic service access. You can use our Service anonymously.

3.3 Accurate Information

If you choose to contact us or provide information, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information.

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use Canada Weather for:

• Personal weather information and planning
• Educational purposes
• Non-commercial research
• Sharing weather information with others
• Embedding links to our Service (with attribution)

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to:

• Commercial Use: Use our data for commercial purposes without written permission
• Scraping: Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to extract data
• Redistribution: Redistribute, resell, or sublicense our weather data
• Modification: Alter, modify, or create derivative works from our Service
• Reverse Engineering: Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our Service
• Interference: Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Unauthorized Access: Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
• Malicious Activity: Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Impersonation: Impersonate Canada Weather or our representatives
• Illegal Activities: Use the Service for any illegal purpose
• Spam: Send unsolicited communications using our Service
• Overload: Place unreasonable load on our infrastructure

5. Weather Data and Accuracy

5.1 Data Sources

Our weather data is sourced from:

• Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
• Open-Meteo API
• Various meteorological observation networks
• Satellite and radar systems
• Numerical weather prediction models

5.2 Accuracy Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: Weather forecasting is inherently uncertain. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that forecasts will be 100% accurate. Weather conditions can change rapidly and unexpectedly.

You acknowledge and agree that:

• Weather forecasts are predictions, not certainties
• Accuracy decreases for longer-range forecasts
• Local conditions may vary from forecasts
• Severe weather can develop with little warning
• You should not rely solely on our forecasts for critical decisions

5.3 No Liability for Forecast Errors

Canada Weather is not liable for any damages, losses, or consequences resulting from:

• Inaccurate forecasts or data
• Delayed or missing weather alerts
• Decisions made based on our forecasts
• Property damage or personal injury related to weather events
• Business losses due to weather-related decisions

Always consult multiple sources for critical weather-dependent decisions, especially for safety-critical situations.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Content

All content on Canada Weather, including but not limited to:

• Website design, layout, and graphics
• Text, articles, and educational content
• Logos, trademarks, and branding
• Software, code, and algorithms
• Data compilations and presentations

...is owned by Canada Weather or our licensors and protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

6.2 Weather Data

Raw weather data from government sources (Environment Canada) is public domain. However, our presentation, compilation, analysis, and value-added services are proprietary.

6.3 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:

• Commercial use or exploitation
• Redistribution or republication
• Modification or derivative works
• Removal of copyright notices

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., Environment Canada, Open-Meteo). We are not responsible for:

• Content on third-party websites
• Privacy practices of external sites
• Accuracy of third-party information
• Availability of linked services

Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of data
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Security or freedom from viruses
• Timeliness of information

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will meet your requirements
• Forecasts will be accurate or reliable
• Defects will be corrected
• The Service will be available at all times

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CANADA WEATHER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
• Business interruption or lost opportunities
• Personal injury or property damage
• Damages resulting from forecast inaccuracies
• Damages from service interruptions or unavailability

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED $100 CAD OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US (IF ANY) IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Canada Weather, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of others
• Your violation of applicable laws

11. Service Availability

11.1 Uptime

We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. The Service may be unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance
• Technical issues or failures
• Third-party service disruptions
• Force majeure events

11.2 Modifications and Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time
• Change features, functionality, or content
• Impose usage limits or restrictions
• Terminate your access for Terms violations

We will provide reasonable notice for significant changes when possible.

12. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using the Service, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

13. Geographic Restrictions

Canada Weather is operated from Canada and intended primarily for Canadian users. We make no representation that the Service is appropriate or available for use outside Canada. If you access the Service from other locations, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14.2 Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario, Canada.

14.3 Dispute Resolution

Before filing a lawsuit, you agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiation. Contact us at legal@canadaweather.ca to initiate resolution.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Canada Weather regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements.

17. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

18. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

19. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

20. Acknowledgment

By using Canada Weather, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

Thank you for using Canada Weather responsibly and in accordance with these Terms.