Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of These Terms

Welcome to SnapCosmos.

By accessing or using SnapCosmos.com ("SnapCosmos", "the Service", "we", "our", or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Service.

2. About SnapCosmos

SnapCosmos is a free online astronomy platform designed to help people explore and better understand the night sky.

The Service combines astronomical calculations, weather information and observational guidance to provide personalised stargazing information based on your selected location.

SnapCosmos is intended for educational, informational and recreational use.

The Service is operated from Norway and is available worldwide.

3. Informational Use Only

The information provided by SnapCosmos is intended solely for general information, education and recreational use.

Although we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, astronomical events, satellite positions and weather conditions are subject to change and cannot be guaranteed.

SnapCosmos must not be relied upon for:

• navigation of aircraft, vessels or vehicles;
• aviation or maritime operations;
• military or emergency services;
• search and rescue operations;
• life-safety decisions;
• professional surveying or engineering;
• certified astronomical observations;
• legal or regulatory purposes;
• religious observances requiring officially certified astronomical timing.

For these purposes, always consult the appropriate official authority or certified source.

4. Accuracy of Information

SnapCosmos combines information from multiple trusted third-party providers together with astronomical calculations performed within your browser.

While we make reasonable efforts to provide reliable information, we do not guarantee that any calculation, forecast or recommendation will always be complete, accurate, current or available.

Actual observing conditions may differ significantly from those presented on the website.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Service;
• attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service or its supporting infrastructure;
• overload, abuse or intentionally misuse the Service;
• scrape, reproduce or redistribute content in violation of applicable licences or copyright;
• use the Service for unlawful purposes;
• interfere with any third-party services relied upon by SnapCosmos.

6. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all original content published on SnapCosmos — including its branding, design, layout, graphics, written content and overall presentation — is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Weather, mapping, satellite and astronomical data remain the property of their respective providers and are used in accordance with their applicable licences and terms of use.

Nothing in these Terms grants you ownership of any intellectual property rights associated with SnapCosmos or its content.

7. Third-Party Services

SnapCosmos relies on trusted third-party providers to deliver weather, geolocation and astronomy-related information.

While we carefully select these providers, we are not responsible for:

• their availability;
• their accuracy;
• interruptions to their services;
• changes to their APIs or data;
• their privacy practices or terms of use.

Your use of information supplied by those providers is subject to their own policies and terms.

8. Service Availability

We make reasonable efforts to keep SnapCosmos available, secure and up to date.

However, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access to the Service.

The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• scheduled maintenance;
• software updates;
• technical failures;
• internet connectivity issues;
• outages affecting third-party providers;
• security incidents; or
• circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without prior notice.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

SnapCosmos is provided "as is" and "as available."

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we make no warranties or representations, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties regarding:

• accuracy;
• completeness;
• reliability;
• availability;
• merchantability;
• fitness for a particular purpose;
• uninterrupted operation; or
• freedom from errors or defects.

Nothing on SnapCosmos should be interpreted as professional, scientific or safety-critical advice.

For additional information, please see our Disclaimer.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, SnapCosmos shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages arising from or relating to your use of the Service.

This includes, without limitation:

• loss of data;
• loss of profits;
• business interruption;
• missed observations;
• equipment damage;
• decisions made based on information provided by the Service.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time to reflect changes to the Service, applicable laws or operational requirements.

The latest version will always be published on this page.

Your continued use of SnapCosmos after revised Terms become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Norway, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Norwegian courts, except where mandatory consumer protection laws provide otherwise.

13. Contact

If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us:

SnapCosmos

Email: snapcosmosplus@gmail.com