Terms of Service

Aurora Forecast

Last updated: April 25, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Aurora Forecast ("the app", "we", "us"), you accept these Terms of Service in full. If you do not accept these terms, do not use the app.

2. Account Responsibilities

If you create an account you must:

Provide accurate registration information.
Keep your password and login credentials secure.
Be solely responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.
Notify us immediately at davidrydgren@gmail.com if you suspect unauthorized use of your account.

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account.

3. User-Generated Content

The app lets you publish aurora sightings, photos, descriptions, reactions, and profile content ("User Content").

3.1 Your Rights and License

You retain all rights to the User Content you submit. By submitting it, you grant Aurora Forecast a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, display, distribute, and reproduce that content within the app and its associated services for the purpose of operating Aurora Forecast.

3.2 Prohibited Content

You may not submit content that contains:

Hate speech or content attacking individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Harassment, bullying, threats, or intimidation directed at any person.
Sexually explicit material, nudity, or pornography.
Graphic violence, gore, or content glorifying self-harm or suicide.
Content that sexualizes, endangers, or otherwise exploits minors.
Illegal content of any kind under Swedish or EU law.
Spam, scams, or misleading commercial content.
False information presented as fact, including manipulated photos passed off as real aurora observations.
Content that infringes copyright, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights.
Doxxing, stalking, or sharing other people's private information without consent.
Content promoting self-harm, eating disorders, dangerous challenges, or illegal drug use.
Malware, exploits, or any code intended to harm systems or users.

3.3 Moderation and Enforcement

We reserve the right to:

Remove any User Content at our sole discretion, with or without notice.
Suspend or permanently terminate accounts that violate these rules or applicable law.
Cooperate with law enforcement when required.

Aurora Forecast provides in-app tools to report any sighting, photo, or user, and to block other users so their content no longer appears in your feed. Reports are reviewed and acted on as quickly as reasonably possible.

4. Subscription Terms

Aurora Premium: 99 SEK per year, billed yearly through your Google Play account, auto-renewing.

Cancellation: you can cancel at any time through Google Play (Play Store → Profile → Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions → Aurora Forecast). Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.
Refunds: handled according to Google Play's refund policy.
EU 14-day right of withdrawal: consumers in the EU may exercise their statutory 14-day withdrawal right by emailing davidrydgren@gmail.com within 14 days of the purchase date. Note that by starting to use Premium features you may waive this right under EU law.
Auto-renewal: the subscription automatically renews each year unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

5. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time if you breach these terms, abuse other users, attempt to disrupt the service, or use the app in violation of applicable law. You may delete your account at any time from inside the app or via https://aurora-forecast.app/delete-account.

6. Forecast Disclaimer

Aurora forecasts in the app are estimates based on public space-weather data from NOAA SWPC and weather data from Open-Meteo. Aurora visibility depends on many factors (cloud cover, light pollution, geomagnetic conditions). We do not guarantee that auroras will be visible at any specific time or place. Use the forecasts as a guide, not as a guarantee.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Swedish law, Aurora Forecast and its developer are not liable for indirect, consequential, incidental, or punitive damages arising from your use of the app, including but not limited to lost time, missed aurora events, travel costs, loss of data, or any decisions you make based on the forecasts. Nothing in these terms limits your statutory consumer rights under Swedish or EU law.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the app. Continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms are governed by Swedish law. Any dispute that cannot be resolved amicably shall be settled by the Swedish courts, with Stockholm District Court as the court of first instance, unless mandatory consumer protection law dictates otherwise.

Contact

Questions about these Terms?

Email: davidrydgren@gmail.com