Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using US Air Quality, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you are using this Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Description of Service

US Air Quality provides air quality information, including:

• Current Air Quality Index (AQI) readings for cities across the United States
• Historical air quality data and trends
• Air quality forecasts
• Educational content about air pollution, pollutants, and health effects
• Health recommendations based on EPA guidelines
• Comparison tools for different locations

Our data is sourced primarily from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) AirNow service and other official government monitoring networks. We do not operate our own air quality monitoring stations.

5. Emergency Situations

US Air Quality is not an emergency notification service. In emergency situations involving air quality (such as hazardous air quality events, chemical releases, or wildfire smoke emergencies):

• Follow official guidance from local, state, and federal authorities
• Monitor official emergency alerts and notifications
• Contact your local emergency management agency or health department
• Do not rely solely on information from this website for emergency decision-making

6. Acceptable Use

You agree to use US Air Quality only for lawful purposes. You may not:

• Use the Service in any way that violates applicable local, state, national, or international laws or regulations
• Attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or disable the Service or its servers
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website, accounts, or computer systems
• Use automated systems, bots, scrapers, or similar tools to access the site without our express written permission
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Service without express written permission
• Use the Service to transmit malware, viruses, or other harmful code
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Collect or harvest any information from the Service for unauthorized purposes

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Content

The content on US Air Quality, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and the compilation and arrangement thereof, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. While air quality data from government sources is in the public domain, our original content, presentation, analysis, and design are proprietary.

7.2 Permitted Use

You may:

• View and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Share links to our content on social media and other platforms
• Quote brief excerpts (under 100 words) with proper attribution and a link back to the original page

7.3 Prohibited Use

You may not:

• Republish or redistribute our content without prior written permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes without a license
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
• Create derivative works based on our content without permission
• Frame or mirror any part of the website without our written consent

8. Third-Party Content and Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that are not owned or controlled by US Air Quality. These include links to EPA, AirNow.gov, state environmental agencies, and other resources.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that US Air Quality shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

9. Advertising and Affiliate Relationships

US Air Quality displays advertisements through third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense and Adsterra. By using our Service, you acknowledge that:

• Advertisements are provided by third-party networks and we do not endorse all advertised products or services
• Ad content and targeting are managed by advertising partners according to their respective policies
• We may earn revenue from advertisements displayed on the Service
• We may participate in affiliate programs and earn commissions from purchases made through affiliate links
• Advertising relationships do not influence our editorial content or data presentation

For information about how advertising partners use your data, please review our Privacy Policy.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, US AIR QUALITY AND ITS OPERATORS, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill
• Personal injury or property damage resulting from your use of the Service
• Health effects or medical expenses related to reliance on information provided
• Any errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies in content or data
• Unauthorized access to or use of our servers or any personal information stored therein
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service
• Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code transmitted through the Service
• Any decision made or action taken based on information provided through the Service

This limitation of liability applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damage.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

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

• IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT
• WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICE WILL FUNCTION UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE
• WARRANTIES THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED
• WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICE OR SERVER IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS
• WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR DATA

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties, so some of the above exclusions may not apply to you.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless US Air Quality and its operators, affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms of Service
• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of any rights of a third party
• Any content you submit or transmit through the Service

13. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part or feature thereof) at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in the United States, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if modification is not possible, shall be severed from these Terms. The invalidity of any provision shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and US Air Quality regarding the use of the Service and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

18. Contact Information

Questions or concerns about these Terms of Service should be sent to us via our Contact page.