Welcome to Do I Need a Wetsuit? (the "Service"). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.
1. Nature of Service
"Do I Need a Wetsuit?" is an informational data-aggregation tool. We provide automated recommendations based on real-time and estimated water temperature data retrieved from third-party sources (NOAA, Open-Meteo, and Google Gemini).
2. No Professional Advice or Warranty
- Guidance Only: All recommendations (suit thickness, accessories, safety tips) are for informational purposes only. They do not constitute professional safety advice, marine expertise, or medical recommendations regarding cold-water exposure.
- "As-Is" Basis: The Service is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the data provided.
3. Critical Safety Acknowledgment (User Responsibility)
Water sports and cold-water exposure are inherently dangerous.
- You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own safety.
- You agree to verify all conditions with official surf reports, local lifeguards, and professional weather services before entering the water.
- Never rely exclusively on this tool for safety-critical decisions.
4. Data Accuracy and Third-Party Dependencies
Our Service relies on external APIs. We are not responsible for:
- Inaccurate readings from NOAA or Open-Meteo buoys.
- The unavailability of data feeds.
- The "Inland Estimates" provided for non-coastal locations, which are mathematical approximations and may not reflect actual water conditions.
- AI-generated content from the Google Gemini API, which may occasionally produce "hallucinations" or inaccurate narrative summaries.
5. Prohibited Use
You agree not to use the Service for:
- Emergency navigation or maritime search and rescue operations.
- Any mission-critical commercial operation where data accuracy is required by law or safety regulations.
- Any automated scraping or "bot" activity that places an undue load on our infrastructure.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Do I Need a Wetsuit? and its creators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the Service, including but not limited to:
- Personal injury or illness (including hypothermia or cold shock).
- Property damage.
- Loss of life.
7. Intellectual Property
The design, code, and original content of "Do I Need a Wetsuit?" are the intellectual property of the site owners. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or sell any portion of the Service without explicit written permission.
8. Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Connecticut, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
9. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
10. Contact
If you have questions regarding these Terms, please contact [Insert Contact Method].