TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

Welcome to MatthewsWeather.com. MatthewsWeather.com provides website features and services to you when you visit MatthewsWeather.com, use MatthewsWeather.com services, use MatthewsWeather.com applications for mobile, or use software provided by MatthewsWeather.com in connection with any of the foregoing (collectively, "MatthewsWeather.com Services"). MatthewsWeather.com (the "Site") is owned and operated by MatthewsWeather.com. These Terms and Conditions (the "Terms") govern your access to and use of the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you (the "User") agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Site. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will take effect immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

1. PERMITTED USE
   You may access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only. This includes viewing, downloading, and printing materials for personal use. You may not use the Site or its Data (defined below) for any commercial purpose without express written consent from MatthewsWeather.com. Commercial use includes selling, advertising, or promoting products or services, or directing activity to other websites. You are prohibited from modifying, distributing, or creating derivative works from any Data on the Site.
2. OWNERSHIP AND TRADEMARKS
   The content, design, and Data on the Site are owned by MatthewsWeather.com and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You do not acquire any ownership rights to the Site or its Data by accessing it. Any use of the Site’s content not expressly permitted by these Terms is prohibited.
3. COPYRIGHT
   All content included in or made available through MatthewsWeather.com Services, such as text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software is the property of MatthewsWeather.com or its content suppliers and protected by United States and international copyright laws. The compilation of all content included in or made available through any MatthewsWeather.com Service is the exclusive property of MatthewsWeather.com and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.
4. TRADEMARKS
   All trademarks not owned by MatthewsWeather.com that appear in any MatthewsWeather.com Service are the property of their respective owners, who may or may not be affiliated with, connected to, or sponsored by MatthewsWeather.com.
5. PRIVACY POLICY
   Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By accessing and using the Site, you consent to our collection and use of your personal information as described in the Privacy Policy.
6. MONITORING AND CONTENT REMOVAL
   MatthewsWeather.com reserves the right to monitor, modify, or remove any content submitted to the Site at our discretion. We are not obligated to monitor all content and are not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or appropriateness of user-generated content. However, we may take action if content violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.
7. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND CONTENT
   The Site may contain links to third-party websites and advertisements. These links are provided for convenience only and do not imply endorsement by MatthewsWeather.com. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of use of any third-party sites.
8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPLAINTS
   MatthewsWeather.com respects the intellectual property of others. If you believe that your intellectual property rights are being infringed, please contact us.
9. USER GENERATED CONTENT
   MatthewsWeather.com may host user-generated content, such as blog posts and forum discussions, where users share weather-related information. We are not responsible for the content posted by users and do not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of such content. By posting content, you grant MatthewsWeather.com a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute your submissions.
10. ADVERTISERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS
    The Site may include advertising or sponsorship from third-party vendors. These vendors are responsible for ensuring that their content complies with applicable laws. MatthewsWeather.com is not responsible for any errors or inaccuracies in third-party content.
11. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
    MATTHEWSWEATHER.COM AND ALL INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS (INCLUDING SOFTWARE) AND OTHER SERVICES INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH MatthewsWeather.COM ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN WRITING. MATTHEWSWEATHER.COM MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE OPERATION OF MATTHEWSWEATHER.COM, OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS (INCLUDING SOFTWARE) OR OTHER SERVICES INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH MATTHEWSWEATHER.COM, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN WRITING. YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF MATTHEWSWEATHER.COM IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.
    
    TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, MATTHEWSWEATHER.COM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. MATTHEWSWEATHER.COM DOES NOT WARRANT THAT MATTHEWSWEATHER.COM, INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS (INCLUDING SOFTWARE) OR OTHER SERVICES INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH MATTHEWSWEATHER.COM, MATTHEWSWEATHER.COM'S SERVERS OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS SENT FROM MATTHEWSWEATHER.COM ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, MatthewsWeather.COM WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM THE USE OF MATTHEWSWEATHER.COM, OR FROM ANY INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS (INCLUDING SOFTWARE) OR OTHER SERVICES INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH MATTHEWSWEATHER.COM, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN WRITING.
12. UNAUTHORIZED USE
    You agree not to engage in any conduct that could damage or disrupt the Site, including but not limited to uploading harmful content, violating intellectual property rights, or using the Site for illegal activities. You must not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site’s servers or databases.
13. SANCTIONS AND EXPORT POLICY
    You may not use any MatthewsWeather.com Service if you are the subject of U.S. sanctions or of sanctions consistent with U.S. law imposed by the governments of the country where you are using MatthewsWeather.com Services. You must comply with all U.S. or other export and re-export restrictions that may apply to goods, software, technology, and services.
14. INDEMNIFICATION
    You agree to indemnify and hold harmless MatthewsWeather.com, its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or losses arising from your use of the Site, including violations of these Terms.
15. VIRUS DISCLAIMER
    While we take reasonable precautions to protect the Site from viruses and other harmful elements, we cannot guarantee that the Site will be free from such risks. We are not responsible for any damage to your computer or data resulting from your use of the Site.
16. MODIFICATIONS AND TERMINATION
    MatthewsWeather.com reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate your access to the Site at any time for any reason. We may also update or revise these Terms at our discretion. Any changes to these Terms will be posted on this page, and it is your responsibility to check this page periodically.
17. DISPUTES
    Any dispute or claim relating in any way to your use of MatthewsWeather.com will be adjudicated in the state or Federal courts in Union County, North Carolina, and you consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in these courts. We each waive any right to a jury trial.
18. APPLICABLE LAW
    By using MatthewsWeather.com, you agree that applicable federal law, and the laws of the state of North Carolina, without regard to principles of conflict of laws, will govern these Conditions of Use and any dispute of any sort that might arise between you and MatthewsWeather.com.

By continuing to access or use the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.