Terms of Service

Last updated: August 10, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using El Niño Guide (elninoguide.com), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

2. Description of Service

El Niño Guide is an educational website providing information about the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), including real-time monitoring data, historical analysis, regional impact guides, and preparedness information. All content is based on publicly available data from NOAA, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), and peer-reviewed scientific research.

3. No Professional Advice

The content on this website is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional meteorological, agricultural, financial, or emergency management advice. Weather and climate predictions are inherently uncertain. Always consult official sources (NOAA, national weather services, local emergency management agencies) for decisions affecting safety, property, or livelihood.

4. Intellectual Property

All original content on this website — including articles, data visualizations, infographics, and site design — is the property of El Niño Guide and is protected by copyright law. You may share links to our content and quote reasonable excerpts with attribution. Reproduction of entire articles or substantial portions without permission is prohibited.

Data from NOAA, WMO, and other government sources remains in the public domain per the terms of those agencies. Third-party images, maps, and graphics retain their original licenses.

5. Accuracy of Information

We strive to keep all information accurate and up to date. However, ENSO forecasts and climate models are updated regularly by source agencies and may change. We make no warranties, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information on this site. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

6. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

This website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., NOAA, WMO, NASA) and embedded content (e.g., data dashboards, maps). We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these external resources. Links do not imply endorsement.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, El Niño Guide and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of or inability to use this website. This includes but is not limited to damages from decisions made based on the content, data inaccuracies, or service interruptions.

8. User Conduct

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes. You must not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site, its servers, or its systems.

9. Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure

This website may display advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising networks. These ads are served by third parties and may use cookies to personalize content. We may also participate in affiliate programs. Advertisements and affiliate links are separate from our editorial content and do not influence the accuracy or objectivity of our information.

10. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes shall be resolved in accordance with the laws of the site operator's jurisdiction.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please visit our Contact page.