Terms of Service
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These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Icarus Inc. governing your access to and use of the Hail Sentinel website at hailsentinel.com and related marketing pages.
Please read these terms carefully. By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms. For Mobile App Users: If you use the Hail Sentinel mobile application, please refer to our Mobile App Terms of Service.
1. Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("you," "your," or "User") and Icarus Inc., the developer and operator of Hail Sentinel, ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of the Hail Sentinel website at hailsentinel.com and related marketing pages (collectively, the "Website").
Important: Please read these terms carefully. By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Website.
For Mobile App Users: If you use the Hail Sentinel mobile application, please refer to our Mobile App Terms of Service, which contain additional terms specific to App usage, including subscription terms, location services, and detailed liability limitations for weather predictions.
2. Important Disclaimers
2.1 Weather Information
Any weather information, forecasts, or predictions displayed on this Website are provided for informational and promotional purposes only. Weather is inherently unpredictable, and we make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any weather-related content.
2.2 Not Insurance
Not Insurance: Hail Sentinel and all services provided by Icarus Inc. are not insurance products. Our services do not replace, supplement, or constitute insurance of any kind. You are solely responsible for maintaining appropriate insurance coverage for your property and belongings.
2.3 Informational Content
The Website contains general information about our products and services. This information is provided for promotional and educational purposes and should not be relied upon for making decisions regarding weather preparedness or property protection.
3. Use of the Website
3.1 Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years of age (or 16 in the European Economic Area) to use the Website. By using the Website, you represent that you meet this age requirement.
3.2 Permitted Use
You may use the Website for lawful purposes only. You agree to use the Website in accordance with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.
3.3 Prohibited Conduct
You may not:
- Use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website
- Use automated means (bots, scrapers) to access the Website without permission
- Copy, reproduce, or distribute Website content without authorization
- Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Engage in any activity that could damage our reputation or business
- Violate the intellectual property rights of Icarus Inc. or any third party
- Use the Website to collect personal information about others
4. Account Registration
If you create an account on the Website:
- You must provide accurate and complete information
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials
- You are responsible for all activities under your account
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
5. Intellectual Property
5.1 Our Content
The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software) are owned by Icarus Inc. or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
5.2 Trademarks
"Hail Sentinel," "Icarus," and associated logos are trademarks of Icarus Inc. You may not use these trademarks without our prior written permission.
5.3 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:
- Any resale or commercial use of the Website or its contents
- Any collection or use of product listings, descriptions, or prices
- Any derivative use of the Website or its contents
- Any downloading or copying of account information
- Any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering tools
5.4 Copyright Infringement
If you believe any content on the Website infringes your copyright, please contact us at legal@hailsentinel.com with:
- Identification of the copyrighted work
- Identification of the infringing material
- Your contact information
- A statement of good faith belief
- A statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
- Your physical or electronic signature
6. User Content
If you submit any content to the Website (including feedback, suggestions, or reviews):
- You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content
- You represent that you have the right to submit such content
- You agree that we may use your feedback without compensation to you
7. Third-Party Links and Content
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:
- The content or accuracy of third-party sites
- The privacy practices of third-party sites
- Products or services offered by third parties
Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:
The Website and all content, materials, and services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise.
Icarus Inc. expressly disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:
- Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
- Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content
- Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
- Warranties that defects will be corrected
- Warranties regarding any weather information or predictions
Your use of the Website is at your own risk.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:
9.1 Exclusion of Damages
In no event shall Icarus Inc., its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, or licensors be liable for any:
- Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
- Property damage of any kind
- Personal injury
- Damages arising from reliance on any content on the Website
- Damages arising from unauthorized access to your information
9.2 Liability Cap
To the extent liability cannot be excluded, our total liability for all claims arising from or related to the Website shall not exceed fifty dollars ($50 USD).
9.3 Jurisdictional Limitations
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain warranty disclaimers or liability limitations. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Icarus Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:
- Your use of the Website
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Any content you submit to the Website
11. Modifications
11.1 Website Changes
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website (or any part thereof) at any time without notice. We shall not be liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation.
11.2 Terms Changes
We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
12. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. Provisions that should survive termination will survive, including Sections 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, and 14.
13. Dispute Resolution
13.1 Informal Resolution
Before initiating any formal dispute resolution, you agree to contact us at legal@hailsentinel.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.
13.2 Arbitration
Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Website that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of JAMS, conducted in the State of Washington, USA.
13.3 Class Action Waiver
You and Icarus Inc. agree that each may bring claims against the other only in your or its individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, collective, or representative action.
13.4 Exceptions
Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property infringement. You may bring claims in small claims court if they qualify.
13.5 Opt-Out
You may opt out of the arbitration agreement by sending written notice to legal@hailsentinel.com within 30 days of first accepting these Terms.
14. General Provisions
14.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
14.2 Venue
For any disputes not subject to arbitration, you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in the State of Washington, USA.
14.3 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Icarus Inc. regarding the Website.
14.4 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
14.5 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
14.6 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
15. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Icarus Inc.
Address: 170 S Lincoln St, STE 150, Washington, United States
Legal: legal@hailsentinel.com
Support: support@hailsentinel.com
Privacy: privacy@hailsentinel.com