Disclaimer & Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using MetarCentral, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this service.

2. Service Description

MetarCentral aggregates publicly available aviation weather data from various official sources including:

• NOAA National Weather Service
• FAA System Wide Information Management (SWIM)
• International meteorological services
• OurAirports.com database

This service provides convenient access to weather information but does not generate or validate the data independently.

3. Limitations of Use

NOT FOR OPERATIONAL USE

MetarCentral is intended for:

• General weather awareness
• Educational purposes
• Flight simulation
• Historical weather research
• Preliminary flight planning reference only

This service MUST NOT be used as the sole source for:

• Operational flight planning
• Go/no-go decisions
• In-flight weather updates
• Air traffic control operations
• Commercial aviation operations

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of data
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Merchantability
• Non-infringement
• Continuous or error-free operation

Weather data may be delayed, incomplete, or contain errors. Technical issues, data source outages, or transmission errors may affect data availability and accuracy.

5. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, METARCENTRAL AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM:

• Use or inability to use the service
• Errors or omissions in weather data
• Decisions made based on provided information
• Service interruptions or data unavailability
• Unauthorized access to user data
• Any aviation incident or accident

6. User Responsibilities

As a user of MetarCentral, you agree to:

• Verify all weather information through official channels before flight
• Obtain proper weather briefings from authorized sources
• Comply with all applicable aviation regulations
• Use the service responsibly and legally
• Not attempt to access the service through automated means (bots, scrapers)
• Not use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose

7. Pilot in Command Authority

The pilot in command of an aircraft is solely responsible for:

• Obtaining complete weather information from authorized sources
• Making all operational decisions
• Ensuring compliance with regulations
• The safety of the flight

MetarCentral does not provide flight recommendations or operational guidance.

8. Intellectual Property

Weather data displayed on MetarCentral is sourced from public domain sources. The service interface, design, and aggregation methods are property of MetarCentral. Users may not:

• Reproduce the service interface without permission
• Create derivative works based on the service
• Use the service for commercial redistribution of data

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MetarCentral, its operators, and data providers from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from your use of the service or violation of these terms.

10. Data Sources Attribution

MetarCentral acknowledges and attributes the following data sources:

• METAR/TAF data: NOAA National Weather Service (Public Domain)
• NOTAM data: FAA SWIM Feed (Public Domain)
• Airport data: OurAirports.com (Public Domain)
• Map data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

11. Modifications to Terms

MetarCentral reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

12. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by the laws of the United States and applicable international aviation agreements. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these terms or the service, contact: