Effective Date: July 1, 2026
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using MADANWP Global's weather API services and website (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of the terms, you may not access the Service. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and MADANWP Global in accordance with applicable laws.
2. Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms:
- "Service" refers to all weather API services, data, and related offerings provided by MADANWP Global.
- "User" or "You" refers to any individual or entity accessing or using the Service.
- "Content" refers to all weather data, forecasts, historical records, and related information.
- "API" refers to the Application Programming Interface through which users access weather data.
- "Subscription" refers to a paid plan granting access to premium features and higher rate limits.
3. Description of Service
MADANWP Global provides:
- Free and paid weather forecast APIs with access to 30+ global weather models
- Historical weather data access from 1940 to present
- Multiple weather model data including ECMWF, GFS, ICON, AROME, and more
- Climate projections and marine weather data
- Ensemble forecasting and probabilistic weather predictions
- Air quality monitoring and forecasting
- Geocoding and elevation services
- Comprehensive documentation and technical support
4. Eligibility and Account Registration
4.1 Eligibility Requirements
To use our Service, you must:
- Be at least 16 years of age or have parental/guardian consent
- Have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
- Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable laws
- Not be a competitor of MADANWP Global without prior written consent
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
4.2 Account Responsibilities
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your API keys and credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Promptly notifying us of any unauthorized use
- Ensuring your use complies with all applicable laws and regulations
- Keeping your account information accurate and up-to-date
5. API Usage and Rate Limits
5.1 Free Tier
- Non-commercial use: Up to 10,000 API calls per day
- No API key required for basic access
- Attribution required under CC BY 4.0 license
- Best-effort availability with no SLA guarantee
- Standard response times during peak hours
- Access to basic weather models and variables
5.2 Commercial/Paid Tier
- Higher rate limits based on subscription plan (up to 1,000,000+ calls/day)
- API key required for authentication
- Priority support with guaranteed response times
- 99.9% uptime SLA with service credits for downtime
- Access to premium models and high-resolution data
- Custom data formats and delivery options
- Dedicated account manager for enterprise plans
5.3 Prohibited Use
You agree NOT to:
- Exceed the rate limits for your subscription tier
- Use automated systems to abuse, scrape, or overload the API
- Resell or redistribute raw API data without proper authorization
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code
- Use the Service for illegal purposes or in violation of any laws
- Share your API keys or credentials with unauthorized parties
- Attempt to bypass security measures or access restricted areas
- Use the Service to transmit malicious code or conduct attacks
- Misrepresent the source or ownership of weather data
- Use data for life-critical or safety-critical applications without independent verification
6. Fees and Payment Terms
6.1 Subscription Fees
- Fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
- All fees are in USD unless otherwise specified
- Annual subscriptions receive a 20% discount
- Fees are non-refundable except as required by law or as specified in our refund policy
- Prices are subject to change with 30 days' notice
6.2 Payment Methods
We accept the following payment methods:
- Major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
- PayPal
- Apple Pay and Google Pay
- Bank transfers for enterprise accounts
- Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum) upon request
6.3 Payment Terms
- Payment is due upon invoice receipt
- Late payments may incur interest at 1.5% per month
- Failed payments may result in service suspension after 7 days
- You are responsible for all applicable taxes and fees
6.4 Refund Policy
- 30-day money-back guarantee for new subscriptions
- Pro-rated refunds for annual subscriptions cancelled early
- No refunds for partial months of service
- Service credits available for SLA violations
7. Intellectual Property Rights
7.1 Our Rights
- MADANWP Global owns all rights to the Service infrastructure, software, and proprietary algorithms
- Source code is licensed under AGPLv3 (open-source) where applicable
- Trademarks, logos, and branding are our exclusive property
- No rights are granted except as expressly stated in these Terms
7.2 Data License
- Weather data is licensed under CC BY 4.0
- You may use, share, and adapt the data for any purpose
- Attribution to MADANWP Global is required
- Commercial use is permitted with proper attribution
- No additional restrictions on data usage beyond attribution
7.3 User Content
You retain all rights to any content you submit to the Service. By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display such content solely for purposes of providing the Service.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of weather data
- Uninterrupted or error-free service
- Freedom from viruses or harmful components
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement of third-party rights
- Merchantability or quality
IMPORTANT: WEATHER DATA MAY CONTAIN ERRORS OR BE SUBJECT TO DELAYS. DO NOT USE FOR LIFE-CRITICAL, SAFETY-CRITICAL, OR EMERGENCY RESPONSE APPLICATIONS WITHOUT INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION FROM OFFICIAL METEOROLOGICAL AUTHORITIES.
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
- MADANWP Global shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid in the 12 months preceding the claim
- For free tier users, our liability is limited to $100 total
- We are not responsible for decisions made based on weather data
- We are not liable for damages resulting from force majeure events
- These limitations apply regardless of the legal theory of liability
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MADANWP Global, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Your violation of applicable laws or regulations
- Any content you submit or transmit through the Service
11. Term and Termination
11.1 Term
These Terms remain in full force and effect while you use the Service.
11.2 Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by:
- Contacting our support team
- Using the account deletion feature in your dashboard
- Cancelling your subscription through payment provider
No refunds for unused subscription periods except as specified in our refund policy.
11.3 Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice, for:
- Breach of these Terms
- Abusive, fraudulent, or illegal use of the Service
- Non-payment of fees after grace period
- Security concerns or suspected fraud
- Prolonged inactivity (accounts inactive for 12+ months)
11.4 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your right to use the Service immediately ceases
- We may delete your account data after 30 days
- Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect
12. Modifications to Service and Terms
12.1 Service Changes
We reserve the right to:
- Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service
- Add or remove weather models and features
- Change API endpoints or data formats with 30 days' notice
- Implement rate limiting or throttling as needed
12.2 Terms Changes
We may modify these Terms at any time by:
- Posting the updated Terms on our website
- Sending email notification to registered users
- Providing 30 days' notice for material changes
Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new Terms.
13. Dispute Resolution
13.1 Informal Resolution
Before filing any claim, you agree to attempt informal resolution by contacting us at legal@madanwp.com. We will respond within 30 days.
13.2 Binding Arbitration
For commercial accounts, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration will be conducted in English.
13.3 Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.
14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with international commercial law, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal proceedings shall be brought in the competent courts of the jurisdiction where MADANWP Global is incorporated.
15. General Provisions
15.1 Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for failures or delays due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, earthquakes, pandemics, or internet service disruptions.
15.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
15.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
15.4 Assignment
You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms to any affiliate or successor entity.
15.5 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices, constitute the entire agreement between you and MADANWP Global regarding the Service.
15.6 Headings
Section headings are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of these Terms.
16. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, contact us at:
MADANWP Global
Legal Department
Email: legal@madanwp.com
Phone:+49 176 32133770
Address: MADA NWP Servers Building,Kassel City, Deutschland, Tech City
Acknowledgment
By using MADANWP Global services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.