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Terms of Service

Last updated: 4/17/2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using KookCast ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and KookCast.

2. Description of Service

KookCast provides surf forecasting services, delivering daily surf reports to your email inbox. The service includes both free and premium (Kook+) tiers with different features and limitations. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time.

3. User Accounts

To use KookCast, you must create an account with a valid email address. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account information
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Providing accurate and complete information
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent or abusive behavior.

4. Subscription and Payments

Kook+ subscriptions are billed on a monthly basis. By subscribing, you agree to:

  • Pay all fees associated with your subscription
  • Provide accurate billing information
  • Authorize us to charge your payment method

You can cancel your subscription at any time. No refunds are provided for partial months of service. We reserve the right to change subscription fees with 30 days' notice.

5. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of the Service are owned by KookCast and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or create derivative works
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
  • Use the Service for any commercial purpose without authorization
  • Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices

6. Limitation of Liability

KookCast provides surf forecasts based on available data and models. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of our forecasts. The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. You acknowledge that:

  • Surf conditions can change rapidly and unpredictably
  • You use the Service at your own risk
  • We are not liable for any decisions made based on our forecasts
  • We are not responsible for any injuries or damages resulting from surfing

7. Data Usage and Privacy

We collect and use your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using KookCast, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

8. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service
  • Use automated means to access the Service
  • Share your account credentials with others

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes via email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of San Francisco County, California.

12. Contact

For any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at griffin@kook-cast.com