Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Effective Date: December 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Earthquakes Worldwide (the “Site”), you agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.

2. Service Description

This Site aggregates and displays earthquake data from third-party sources for informational purposes only. We do not generate seismic data, provide emergency services, or issue official warnings.

3. No Warranties – “AS IS” Provision

THE SITE AND ALL DATA ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of data
  • Timeliness or availability of updates
  • Fitness for any particular purpose
  • Non-infringement of third-party rights

Seismic data is subject to revision by source organizations without notice.

4. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, EARTHQUAKES WORLDWIDE AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Personal injury, property damage, or economic losses
  • Damages arising from use of or inability to use the Site
  • Reliance on information presented on the Site
  • Third-party data errors or delays
  • Actions taken or not taken based on Site information

This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

5. Not Official Warnings or Emergency Services

CRITICAL: This Site is NOT an official emergency alert system. DO NOT rely on this Site for emergency decision-making.

For emergencies, contact:

  • Local emergency services (911 in US)
  • Official government warning systems
  • Your regional emergency management agency

6. Prohibited Uses

You may NOT use this Site to:

  • Make critical emergency response decisions
  • Monitor critical infrastructure
  • Provide professional seismological services
  • Create derivative works for commercial purposes without permission
  • Attempt to overload, hack, or disrupt Site functionality
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

7. Intellectual Property

Third-Party Data Rights

Earthquake data remains property of source organizations (USGS, EMSC, etc.). Your use of this data is subject to their respective terms and licenses.

Site Content Rights

Original content, including but not limited to text, graphics, design, and compilation, is protected by copyright. You may:

  • ✅ View and use for personal, non-commercial purposes
  • ✅ Share links to the Site
  • ❌ NOT reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without permission
  • ❌ NOT use for commercial purposes without written authorization

8. User Conduct

You agree to:

  • Use the Site only for lawful purposes
  • Not interfere with Site operation or security
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems
  • Not harvest or collect user data from the Site

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Earthquakes Worldwide, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

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

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Links to third-party sites (USGS, government agencies, etc.) are provided for convenience. We:

  • Do not control or endorse third-party content
  • Are not responsible for their accuracy or availability
  • Are not liable for any damages from third-party sites

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting. Continued use constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.

Check this page periodically for updates.

12. Modifications to Service

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site or any features at any time without notice or liability.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Site at any time, for any reason, without notice.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Earthquakes Worldwide regarding use of the Site.

16. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

17. Geographic Information Disclaimer

Geographic boundaries, place names, and territorial designations displayed are sourced from third-party data and do not represent any political position.

18. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by applicable laws. Any disputes shall be resolved in accordance with such laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

19. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms:

Email: Info@earthquakesworldwide.com

IMPORTANT: BY USING THIS SITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, YOU MUST NOT USE THIS SITE.

Last Updated: December 2025

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