Terms of Service | Best Days to Fish

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Best Days to Fish ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Best Days to Fish provides fishing forecasts and solunar predictions based on astronomical calculations, weather data, and environmental factors. The Service includes:

Solunar feeding period predictions based on moon position
Weather forecasts from third-party data providers
Barometric pressure analysis
Tide predictions for coastal locations (via NOAA)
Water temperature estimates
Overall fishing condition grades (A+ through F)

3. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

Fishing forecasts are predictions based on historical patterns and scientific theory. We do not guarantee:

That you will catch fish on days rated highly by our system
The accuracy of weather forecasts (provided by third-party services)
The accuracy of tide predictions (provided by NOAA)
That solunar feeding periods will result in fish activity
Continuous, uninterrupted access to the Service

Weather conditions, local fish populations, water conditions, fishing pressure, and many other factors affect fishing success. Our forecasts should be used as one tool among many when planning your fishing trips.

4. Limitation of Liability

Best Days to Fish and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the Service. This includes but is not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

5. Third-Party Data Sources

The Service relies on data from third-party providers:

Open-Meteo: Weather forecasts and barometric pressure data
NOAA Tides and Currents: Tide predictions for coastal areas
USGS Water Services: Water temperature data
NOAA NDBC: Buoy data for ocean water temperatures
Zippopotam.us: ZIP code to location conversion

We are not responsible for the accuracy, availability, or reliability of third-party data. These services may have their own terms of service and privacy policies.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

Use automated systems to excessively access the Service
Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Service
Scrape or harvest data for commercial purposes without permission
Use the Service for any illegal purpose
Misrepresent your location to circumvent geographic restrictions

7. Intellectual Property

The solunar calculation algorithms, scoring methodology, user interface design, and content of Best Days to Fish are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

8. Geographic Limitations

The Service currently supports locations within the United States only. Weather forecasts, tide data, and ZIP code lookups are limited to U.S. locations. We do not guarantee accuracy for locations outside the continental United States.

9. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms of Service periodically. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved in the appropriate courts.

11. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please visit our website at bestdaystofish.com.