What AccuWeather's terms say
AccuWeather's terms of service and privacy policy have 25 rated points: 1 serious, 9 bad, 13 worth knowing and 2 good. 18 apply whenever you use the site, signed in or not; 7 only once you have an account.
Whenever you use AccuWeather
Bad 9
You are tracked via web beacons, tracking pixels, browser fingerprinting, and/or device fingerprinting
The cookie policy states that "Our AccuWeather Sites use technologies such as Cookies, Pixel Tags, Web Beacons, Flash Shared Objects, HTML local storage or HTML mini databases"
Where it says this ↗Location data may be collected, used and/or shared
This service may collect, use, and share location data
In the privacy policy, it states, "Basic AccuWeather app features will still function if You choose not to share Your device location with Us to receive local content and customized advertising".
Where it says this ↗Your personal data is used to employ targeted third-party advertising
In a section about what third-parties may do with your information, it states, "Serve advertisements when You visit AccuWeather Sites. Providers may use information about Your visits to AccuWeather Sites and other web sites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services they believe may be of interest to You".
Where it says this ↗Third-party cookies are used for statistics
In the privacy policy, it states, "Some or all AccuWeather Sites make use of Google Analytics Demographics and Interest Reporting".
Where it says this ↗Some personal data may be kept for business interests or legal obligations
In the privacy policy, it states, "We retain PII for as long as You have a registered account with Us or as long as needed to provide You services on the AccuWeather Sites. If You request that We delete or restrict certain PII about You controlled by Us, We will comply with your request, but We may retain and use the PII for a period of time".
Where it says this ↗Your personal data may be used for marketing purposes
In a section about the usage of data from Google Analytics and others in the privacy policy, it states, "... and for other business purposes that will allow AccuWeather to better serve You".
Where it says this ↗Terms may be changed any time at their discretion, without notice to you
Terms of Use: "AccuWeather may modify this Agreement at any time, and the new terms and conditions will become effective by posting the new terms and conditions in the same location as the previous terms and conditions were posted"
Where it says this ↗Users can be fined for Terms of Service violations
Service fines users for Terms of Service violations
Terms of Use: "You agree that advertising is, and will continue to be, a part of the Site content provided to you and you agree not to block the advertising on the Site, whether through the use of technology or other means. Doing so is a material breach of these Terms and Conditions for which AccuWeather reserves the right to charge you fees for the use of the Site or to seek other legal damages."
Where it says this ↗Any liability on behalf of the service is only limited to the fees you paid as a user
Terms of Use: "THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF ACCUWEATHER AND ITS PROVIDERS ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO USE OF ANY OF THE PRODUCTS OR THIS SITE OR ITS IMPLEMENTATION SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF $1.00 OR 50% OF THE FEES PAID BY YOU TO ACCUWEATHER UNDER THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND ANY APPLICABLE SUBSCRIPTION TERMS OR PROVIDER TERMS"
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 8
Your IP address is collected, which can be used to view your approximate location
In a section about what information your device may send in the privacy policy, it states, "Internet Protocol (IP) Address".
Where it says this ↗First-party cookies are used
In the privacy policy, it states, "AccuWeather and third-party vendors, including Google, may use first-party cookies..."
Where it says this ↗This service gives your personal data to third parties involved in its operation
In a section about what the third-parties may use your information for, it states, "Provide services to Us needed to operate the AccuWeather Sites, such as website hosting and moderating, mobile application hosting, data analysis, payment processing, order fulfillment, infrastructure provision, IT services, customer service, e-mail and direct mail delivery services, credit card processing, auditing services and other services."
Where it says this ↗Harming minors in any ways is prohibited
Terms of Use: "You agree not to use the Software [...] of Accuweather to: [...] harm minors in any way [...]"
Where it says this ↗You agree to indemnify and hold the service harmless in case of a claim related to your use of the service
Terms of Use: "You hereby agree that you will well and truly indemnify and save harmless AccuWeather and its affiliates and Providers from all manners of suit, actions, damages, charges and expenses, including attorney and counsel fees, which AccuWeather, its affiliates, or its Providers may sustain by reason of your use of this Site, your breach of any of the terms, covenants or conditions of these Terms and Conditions, or other claims against AccuWeather arising from these Terms and Conditions"
Where it says this ↗You agree not to use the service for illegal purposes
Terms of Use: "You agree not to use the Software [...] of Accuweather to: [...] promote or provide instructional information about illegal activities [...]"
Where it says this ↗The court of law governing the terms is in location X
The court of law governing the terms is in Pennsylvania, USA
Terms of Use: "This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with the exception of export control, infra, which is governed by US Federal law"
Where it says this ↗The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at your sole risk
Terms of Use: "THE SOFTWARE, DATA AND DOCUMENTATION ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF ANY KIND FROM ACCUWEATHER OR ITS PROVIDERS"
Where it says this ↗
Good 1
You can opt out of targeted advertising
Privacy policy: "If You desire to opt-out of OBA described above in the section "How Do We Share Your Information?", You should visit https://www.aboutads.info/choices for web-based advertising), and https://www.aboutads.info/appchoices for mobile advertising"
Where it says this ↗
If you have a AccuWeather account
Serious 1
Specific content can be deleted without reason and may be removed without prior notice
In the terms of use, it states, "AccuWeather reserves the right to delete, remove, or take down Your User Content at any time for any reason without notice to You."
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 5
Political discussions or campaining are prohibited
Terms of Use: "Some examples of Inappropriate Content include content related to the following subjects: [...] Politics (lobbyists, political campaigns, etc.)"
Where it says this ↗The posting of pornographic content is prohibited
Terms of Use: "Some examples of Inappropriate Content include content related to the follow subjects: [...] Sexual (adult themes, sexual activities, pornography, etc.)"
Where it says this ↗You agree not to submit libelous, harassing or threatening content
Terms of Use: "You agree not to use the Software [...] of Accuweather to: [...] upload, post, or otherwise transmit any data or content that is [...] harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortious, defamatory, [...] libelous [...]"
Where it says this ↗You are prohibited from posting content which promotes violence or politically or religiously extremist values
You are prohibited from posting content which promotes violence or politically or religiously extremist values.
Terms of Use: "You agree not to use the Software [...] of Accuweather to: [...] upload, post, or otherwise transmit any data or content that is [...] hateful, or racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable to any person for any reason, natural or corporate; [...] upload, post or otherwise transmit any content that promotes discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or age;"
Where it says this ↗You are prohibited from sending chain letters, junk mail, spam or any unsolicited messages
Terms of Use: "You agree not to use the Software [...] of Accuweather to: [...] upload, post or otherwise transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, 'junk mail,' 'spam,' 'chain letters,' 'pyramid schemes,' 'phishing' or any other form of solicitation, including, without limitation, the solicitation of users to become subscribers of other on-line information services competitive with AccuWeather;"
Where it says this ↗
Good 1
You are prohibited from publishing any third party’s personally identifiable information without their consent
The publishing of personally identifiable information without the owner’s consent is not allowed
Terms of Use: "You agree not to use the Software [...] of Accuweather to: [...] upload, post, or otherwise transmit any data or content that is [...] invasive of another's privacy or without another's permission [...]"
Where it says this ↗
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