Terms of Service

Effective August 1, 2026 · Last updated August 1, 2026

1. Acceptance

By visiting pandemicwatch.org you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

2. NOT MEDICAL ADVICE

This site is for informational purposes only. It is not medical, diagnostic, treatment, or professional health advice.

The data presented is aggregated from public-health authorities (such as the World Health Organization, CDC, PHAC, and national health agencies). These sources may have reporting delays, errors, or omissions. We make no representation that the data is complete, current, or accurate.

Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns. In an emergency, contact local emergency services.

3. Permitted use

You may read, share, and link to pages on this site. You may not:

Scrape, harvest, or mass-download site content for commercial purposes, including reselling outbreak data, building competing products, or training machine-learning models on site content.
Misrepresent the site or its data in connection with any third-party communication (e.g., posting false outbreak figures attributed to us).
Interfere with site operation — denial-of-service attacks, attempts to bypass rate-limiting, etc.

For non-commercial academic use, journalism, or other newsworthy applications, contact us — we are generally happy to grant permission.

4. Pandemic Watch iOS app

The Pandemic Watch iOS app (bundle org.pandemicwatch.app) renders the same outbreak data natively for iPhone. These Terms apply to the iOS app in addition to the website. A few app-specific clauses:

Not medical advice. Section 2 of these Terms applies equally to the iOS app. The app is a reference and awareness tool; it is not a substitute for medical, diagnostic, or treatment advice from a qualified healthcare professional. In an emergency, contact local emergency services.
iOS subscription terms (Pandemic Watch Pro). The Pro subscription is processed by Apple StoreKit, not by us. We never receive your payment details. Pricing varies by storefront and is shown in the app paywall before any charge.
Auto-renewal. Your iOS subscription auto-renews at the end of each period unless canceled at least 24 hours before the next renewal. The renewal charge is made to your Apple ID account.
Cancellation and refunds. Cancel any time from iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current paid period; you keep access until then. Refund eligibility is governed by Apple's standard policies; we do not process iOS subscription refunds directly. To request a refund, use Apple's "Report a Problem" page: reportaproblem.apple.com.
iOS advertising. The free app shows display advertisements from Google AdMob. We do not endorse advertisers. Personalized ads are subject to your iOS App Tracking Transparency choice (Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking).
End-user license. The app is licensed under Apple's standard EULA, available at apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula. By installing the app you agree to that EULA in addition to these Terms.

5. Advertising

The website displays first-party "house ads" — clearly-labelled promotions of our own or affiliated products — and may link to them. The iOS app additionally shows advertisements from third-party networks (Google AdMob). We do not endorse any product or service advertised, and any dealings you have with an advertiser or linked destination are solely between you and that party.

6. Disclaimer of warranties

The site is provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, express or implied. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including:

Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Warranties about the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any data displayed.
Warranties about the site's availability or uninterrupted operation.

7. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of the site. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us (if any) in the twelve months preceding the claim, capped at US $100.

8. Third-party links

The site links to publications, government sites, and other third parties for citation purposes. We do not control or endorse third-party content.

9. Changes

We may update these Terms as the site and app evolve. The "Last updated" date will change when we do. Continued use of the site or app after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact

Questions: see the contact address on our About page.