Terms of Service

Last updated: February 9, 2026

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using AirQuality, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the service.

Description of Service

AirQuality provides air quality information, including current Air Quality Index (AQI) readings, historical data, forecasts, and educational content about air pollution and health. Our data is sourced from the EPA's AirNow service and other official government sources.

Information Accuracy and Disclaimer

Data Accuracy

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date air quality information. However, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information presented on our site. Air quality data is provided by third-party sources, primarily the EPA's AirNow service.

Not Medical Advice

The information provided on AirQuality is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. The health recommendations and guidance provided are general in nature. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding your specific health concerns and before making decisions that may affect your health.

Emergency Situations

In emergency situations involving air quality (such as during hazardous air quality events), always follow official guidance from local, state, and federal authorities. Do not rely solely on information from AirQuality for emergency decision-making.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use AirQuality 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
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the site
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the site without permission
  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any part of the service without express written permission

Intellectual Property

The content on AirQuality, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Air quality data from government sources is in the public domain, but our presentation, analysis, and original content is protected.

Permitted Use

You may:

  • View and use the site for personal, non-commercial purposes
  • Share links to our content
  • Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution

Prohibited Use

You may not:

  • Republish or redistribute our content without permission
  • Use our content for commercial purposes without a license
  • Remove or alter any copyright notices

Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by AirQuality. 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 we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party content, goods, or services.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, AirQuality and its operators 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 use or inability to use the service
  • Any reliance on information provided through the service
  • Any errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies in content
  • Unauthorized access to or use of our servers
  • Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the service

Disclaimer of Warranties

The service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not warrant that:

  • The service will function uninterrupted or error-free
  • Defects will be corrected
  • The service is free of viruses or harmful components
  • Results obtained from using the service will be accurate or reliable

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless AirQuality and its operators from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the service
  • Your violation of these Terms of Service
  • Your violation of any third-party rights

Changes to Service

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

Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms of Service at any time without notice. By continuing to access or use our service after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

Governing Law

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.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Contact Information

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

Important Reminder

AirQuality provides general air quality information. During poor air quality events, always follow guidance from local health departments and emergency management agencies. For health concerns related to air quality exposure, consult with healthcare professionals.