Terms & Conditions

1. Informational Purpose Only

David Schlotthauer Weather ("we," "us," "the Site," "the Channel") provides weather analysis, commentary, and educational content for informational and educational purposes only. Content published on this website, our YouTube channel, and any associated social media accounts does not constitute an official weather forecast, watch, warning, or advisory of any kind.

2. Not a Substitute for Official Sources

For all life-safety decisions — including evacuation, sheltering, travel, and property protection — you must rely on official information from the National Weather Service (NWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), along with guidance from your state and local emergency management agencies. Official sources include:

• weather.gov — National Weather Service
• nhc.noaa.gov — National Hurricane Center
• noaa.gov — NOAA
• Your local county or state emergency management office

Nothing on this Site should be interpreted as overriding, superseding, or delaying official guidance from these sources. If content on this Site ever conflicts with an official NWS/NOAA product, the official product controls.

3. No Warranty; Limitation of Liability

Weather forecasting involves inherent uncertainty. We make reasonable efforts to present accurate, up-to-date analysis, but we make no warranty — express or implied — as to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content on this Site. To the fullest extent permitted by law, David Schlotthauer Weather and its operator disclaim liability for any injury, loss, or damage of any kind arising from reliance on content published on this Site or our associated channels, including decisions made in response to severe weather.

4. Blog Content

Blog posts represent independent analysis and commentary current as of their publish date. Weather situations evolve quickly; a post is not automatically updated to reflect conditions after publication. Always check the timestamp and cross-reference with current official sources.

5. Store & Merchandise

Merchandise sold in the Store is fulfilled by our print-on-demand partner. Orders, payment, shipping, returns, and related customer service are handled entirely by that third-party platform under its own terms of service, which you agree to separately at checkout. We are not responsible for order fulfillment, shipping times, or product quality issues, which should be directed to the fulfillment platform.

6. Donations

Donations made through this Site are processed by third-party payment providers (Stripe and/or PayPal) under their own terms. Donations support the production of this content and are voluntary; they are not payment for goods or services and do not entitle the donor to specific content, forecasts, or outcomes. Unless explicitly stated otherwise at the time of donation, contributions are not tax-deductible.

7. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, original written content, graphics, and branding on this Site are the property of David Schlotthauer Weather. Radar imagery and similar data products referenced or displayed may originate from NWS/NOAA or other data providers and remain subject to their respective usage terms.

8. Third-Party Links

This Site links to third-party sites, including weather.gov, noaa.gov, YouTube, our merchandise store, and payment processors. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party sites.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be directed to us via the contact information listed on ourYouTube channel.