These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the JP Weather Sky website at jpweathersky.com. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website. These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, United States of America.
About This Website
JP Weather Sky is an educational and observational website that provides information about sky conditions, atmospheric phenomena, and astronomical observations in Tokyo, Japan. We publish essays, data visualizations, photography, and guides based on field observations and publicly available meteorological data. We are not a meteorological agency. We are not a news organization. We are a small team of observers sharing what we see.
Use of Content
All content on this website, including text, photographs, data visualizations, and code, is the property of JP Weather Sky LLC unless otherwise noted. You may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use. You may share links to our pages freely. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without written permission. You may not scrape our website, use automated tools to extract data, or republish our content on other platforms without authorization.
Our weather data comes from the Open-Meteo API, which is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. Our original text, photographs, and visualizations are our own. If you would like to license our content for commercial use, contact us at sky@jpweathersky.com.
Accuracy and Limitations
We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website. We verify our observations against multiple sources, including Japan Meteorological Agency data, satellite imagery, and scientific literature. However, we are human observers working with limited resources, and errors can occur. Weather data displayed on this site comes from third-party APIs and may not reflect real-time conditions at your exact location.
We provide this information "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the data is accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free. We do not guarantee that the website will be available at all times or free from technical issues. We are not responsible for any decisions you make based on the information on this website, including but not limited to decisions about travel, outdoor activities, or photography.
Sky watching involves inherent risks. Observing sunsets, stargazing, and visiting elevated locations may expose you to weather hazards, darkness, uneven terrain, and other dangers. You are solely responsible for your own safety. We provide location information for educational purposes only and do not assume liability for any injuries, losses, or damages that may occur while visiting the locations we describe.
User Conduct
When using our contact form or communicating with us, you agree not to: submit false or misleading information; transmit spam, unsolicited commercial messages, or harassing content; attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems; interfere with the proper functioning of the website; or violate any applicable laws. We reserve the right to block users who violate these rules and to report illegal activity to appropriate authorities.
Intellectual Property
"JP Weather Sky" and our logo are trademarks of JP Weather Sky LLC. All other trademarks, service marks, and trade names appearing on the website are the property of their respective owners. The website's design, structure, and original code are protected by copyright. You may not use our trademarks without written permission.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including Open-Meteo, astronomical resources, and location information. These links are provided for your convenience. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or services of third-party websites. Your use of third-party websites is governed by their respective terms and policies.
Disclaimer of Warranties
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, JP WEATHER SKY LLC DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE. YOU USE THIS WEBSITE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, JP WEATHER SKY LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS WEBSITE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS ($100).
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless JP Weather Sky LLC, its members, employees, and contributors from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your use of the website, your violation of these terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from these terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Denver County, Colorado. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts.
Nothing in these terms limits any consumer protection rights you may have under the laws of your jurisdiction. If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms of Use at any time by updating this page. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.
Contact
For questions about these terms, contact:
JP Weather Sky LLC
1600 Broadway, Suite 1400
Denver, CO 80202, USA
Email: sky@jpweathersky.com
Phone: +1 (720) 314-9056