Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Hobart Weather. By accessing and using our website at www.hobart-weather.au ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. By using the Service, you represent that you are at least 13 years of age.

2. Description of Service

Hobart Weather provides weather forecasting information for Hobart, Tasmania, and surrounding areas. Our Service includes:

• Current weather conditions
• 7-day weather forecasts
• Weather-related articles and blog content
• Educational weather information

The Service is provided free of charge and is intended for informational purposes only.

3. Weather Data Disclaimer

Weather forecasting is inherently uncertain. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date weather information sourced from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and Open-Meteo, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any weather data.

Important: Our weather forecasts should not be used as the sole basis for decisions that could affect life, property, or safety. For critical weather-dependent decisions, please consult official sources such as the Bureau of Meteorology (www.bom.gov.au).

We are not liable for any damages, losses, or inconveniences arising from the use of or reliance on weather information provided through our Service.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Hobart Weather and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• Use our branding, logos, or trademarks without authorization
• Scrape or harvest data from our Service for commercial purposes
• Create derivative works based on our Service

Weather data displayed on our Service is sourced from third parties and is subject to their respective terms and conditions.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes. You may not:

• Use the Service in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
• Use automated systems or software to extract data from the Service
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate Hobart Weather or its representatives

6. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Hobart Weather. These include:

• Australian Bureau of Meteorology
• Open-Meteo weather service
• Other external resources

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Hobart Weather shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
• Any content obtained from the Service
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy or reliability of weather data

9. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to withdraw or amend our Service, and any service or material we provide, in our sole discretion without notice. We will not be liable if for any reason all or any part of the Service is unavailable at any time or for any period.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tasmania, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Tasmania, Australia.