Legal & Terms of Use

Last Updated: June 2026

1. Terms of Service

By accessing or using WxDuel.com, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, you may not access the service.

Entertainment Only: WxDuel is strictly for entertainment purposes. No real money gambling, wagering, or financial transaction of any kind takes place on this platform.
Alpha/Beta Status: The site is currently in a testing phase. We reserve the right to modify features, reset leaderboards, or delete data at any time without prior notice as part of the development process.
Fair Play: You agree not to use automated scripts (other than approved API players), exploits, or multiple accounts to manipulate the scoring system. WxDuel reserves the right to ban any user for suspicious activity.

2. Weather Data & Safety Disclaimer

Warning: Do Not Use for Safety Decisions.
Forecasts generated by users or displayed on this site are for competitive gaming only. They should never be used to make decisions regarding personal safety, travel, or property protection. Always rely on official warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS) or local authorities.

3. Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it.

Data Collection: We collect only the information necessary to maintain your account (username, encrypted password, and email address).
Public Data: Your username and your submitted weather forecasts are considered public game data and will be displayed on leaderboards and result pages.
No Third-Party Sharing: We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties.
Cookies: We use cookies solely for the purpose of maintaining your login session and site preferences.

4. Data Sources & Attribution

WxDuel is powered by public data provided by scientific organizations. We gratefully acknowledge:

NOAA / National Weather Service (NWS): Source of official forecast baselines and verification data.
Iowa Environmental Mesonet (IEM): Providing archived climatological data and CF6 reports for scoring verification.

5. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall WxDuel, its operators, or its contributors be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this website. All content is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind.

6. Contact

If you have questions regarding these terms, please visit our Contact Page.