Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and EarthquakeTracker ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") concerning your access to and use of the earthquaketracker.com website and all associated services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using the Service, you represent that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you are using the 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

EarthquakeTracker provides:

• Real-time earthquake data aggregated from official sources including the United States Geological Survey (USGS)
• Interactive maps displaying earthquake locations and details
• Educational content about earthquakes, seismology, and earthquake preparedness
• Safety information and preparedness resources
• Historical earthquake data and statistics

The Service is provided for informational and educational purposes only. We aggregate and present data from authoritative sources but do not generate earthquake data ourselves.

3. Important Disclaimers

3.1 No Warranty

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• The data displayed will be accurate, complete, or current at all times
• Any errors or defects will be corrected
• The Service will meet your specific requirements

3.2 Data Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, earthquake data may:

• Be delayed from real-time by several minutes or more
• Contain preliminary data that is later revised by official sources
• Have variations in magnitude, location, or depth measurements
• Be subject to errors in transmission or processing

For official earthquake data, please visit the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.

3.3 Not Professional Advice

The educational content, safety tips, and preparedness information provided on this website are for general informational purposes only. This information:

• Does not constitute professional engineering, safety, or emergency management advice
• Should not replace consultation with qualified professionals
• May not be applicable to your specific situation or location
• Should be supplemented with guidance from local authorities

4. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL EARTHQUAKETRACKER, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO:

• Your use of or inability to use the Service
• Any data or information displayed on the Service
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
• Any content obtained from the Service
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
• Any decisions made or actions taken based on information from the Service
• Property damage, personal injury, or loss of life

This limitation 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.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
• Attempt to interfere with, compromise the system integrity or security, or decipher any transmissions to or from the servers running the Service
• Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Service for any purpose without our express written permission
• Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Service or any server, computer, or database connected to the Service
• Attack the Service via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, a Company employee, or any other person or entity
• Create false alerts or spread misinformation about earthquakes or other emergencies

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content

The Service and its original content (excluding data from third-party sources), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of EarthquakeTracker and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

6.2 Third-Party Data

Earthquake data displayed on this website is sourced from public domain government sources, primarily the USGS. This data is in the public domain and is not subject to copyright. However, our presentation, analysis, and visualization of this data may be protected.

6.3 Your Use

You may access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may share links to our content. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise exploit our proprietary content without permission.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by EarthquakeTracker, including links to USGS, NOAA, FEMA, and other government agencies and educational 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 we 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 or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless EarthquakeTracker and its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its 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 or your use of the Service.

9. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to withdraw or amend the Service, and any content or feature we provide, in our sole discretion without notice. We will not be liable if, for any reason, all or any part of the Service is unavailable at any time or for any period. From time to time, we may restrict access to some parts of the Service, or the entire Service, to users.

10. Changes to Terms

We may revise and update these Terms from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them, and apply to all access to and use of the Service thereafter.

Your continued use of the Service following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. You are expected to check this page frequently so you are aware of any changes, as they are binding on you.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the Service shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of California. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.

13. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall first be attempted to be resolved through informal negotiation. If informal resolution is unsuccessful, the dispute shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

You agree that any arbitration shall be limited to the dispute between us and you individually. To the full extent permitted by law, (a) no arbitration shall be joined with any other proceeding; (b) there is no right or authority for any dispute to be arbitrated on a class-action basis; and (c) there is no right or authority for any dispute to be brought in a purported representative capacity on behalf of the general public or any other persons.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and EarthquakeTracker regarding the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Service.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: