Terms of Service

Effective Date: March 5, 2026

Welcome to Weather Loon. By accessing or using the website weatherloon.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Description of Service

Weather Loon provides weather forecasts, news, educational content, video broadcasts, and related information focused primarily on Minnesota and the surrounding region. Our content is created by experienced meteorologists and is intended for general informational purposes.

3. Weather Information Disclaimer

Weather forecasts and data provided on this Site are for general informational purposes only. While our meteorologists use professional judgment and reliable data sources, weather is inherently unpredictable. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any weather information presented.

You should not rely solely on information from this Site to make decisions that could affect health, safety, property, or financial interests. Always consult official sources such as the National Weather Service for severe weather warnings and emergency guidance.

4. User Conduct

When using the Site, you agree not to:

  • Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations.
  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form on the Site.
  • Attempt to interfere with, compromise, or disrupt the Site's systems or security.
  • Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access or collect data from the Site without our written consent.
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
  • Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other harmful code.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, video, audio, weather maps, forecast graphics, and software — is the property of Weather Loon or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise use any content from this Site without our prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use.

6. User-Submitted Content

By submitting photos, messages, or other content to Weather Loon through our forms or any other means:

  • You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to the content you submit.
  • You grant Weather Loon a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute your submitted content across our platforms, including the website, social media channels, and broadcast materials.
  • You acknowledge that submitted photos may be published with attribution as provided in the submission form.
  • You agree not to submit content that is obscene, defamatory, infringing, or otherwise objectionable.

We reserve the right to review, approve, reject, or remove any user-submitted content at our sole discretion.

7. Third-Party Links & Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that are not owned or controlled by Weather Loon. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party sites. Inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Weather Loon.

8. Advertising

The Site may display advertisements from third-party ad networks. We are not responsible for the content of any advertisements or the products and services they promote. Your interactions with advertisers are solely between you and the advertiser.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, INFORMATION, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WEATHER LOON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WEATHER LOON, ITS OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, METEOROLOGISTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Reliance on weather forecasts, data, or information presented on the Site.
  • Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in any content.
  • Personal injury, property damage, or financial losses resulting from your use of or inability to use the Site.
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Weather Loon, its owners, employees, meteorologists, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any third party.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Contact Us

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