Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Pacific Islands Disaster Alert System (PIDAS), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and PIDAS regarding your use of our disaster alert services.

Service Description

PIDAS is a disaster monitoring and alert system that provides information about natural disasters in the Pacific Islands region. Our services include:

• Real-time disaster monitoring and detection
• Personalized alert delivery via email, SMS, and push notifications
• Geographic filtering based on user-specified locations
• Disaster information and safety instructions
• Historical disaster data and mapping

Important Disclaimers

No Guarantee of Service

While we strive to provide accurate and timely information, we cannot guarantee:

• 100% accuracy of disaster information
• Delivery of all alerts to all users
• Continuous service availability
• Complete coverage of all disaster events

User Responsibilities

Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• Providing accurate contact information for alert delivery
• Updating your location and preference settings as needed
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized account access

Appropriate Use

You agree to:

• Use PIDAS only for legitimate disaster preparedness purposes
• Not attempt to interfere with or disrupt our services
• Not use automated systems to access our services excessively
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Emergency Preparedness

Users should:

• Develop comprehensive emergency plans beyond relying on PIDAS
• Stay informed through multiple official information sources
• Follow local emergency management guidance
• Test alert delivery regularly using our test alert feature

Service Availability

PIDAS is provided on an "as available" basis. We may:

• Temporarily suspend service for maintenance or updates
• Modify or discontinue features with reasonable notice
• Experience service interruptions due to technical issues
• Limit service access during extreme events to ensure system stability

We will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice of planned service interruptions when possible.

Data and Privacy

Your use of PIDAS is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our services, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Key privacy principles include:

• We do not sell your personal information
• Location data is used solely for disaster alerting purposes
• You can access, modify, or delete your account data at any time
• We implement strong security measures to protect your information

Prohibited Uses

You may not use PIDAS to:

• Distribute false disaster information or create panic
• Interfere with emergency response operations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use our services for commercial purposes without permission
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract our algorithms

Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of PIDAS, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, and software, are owned by PIDAS or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

• Copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from our content
• Use our trademarks without prior written permission
• Remove or alter any proprietary notices

Third-Party Services

PIDAS integrates with third-party data sources and services, including:

• USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
• NOAA National Weather Service
• Email and SMS service providers
• Mapping and geolocation services

We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or policies of third-party services. Your use of such services may be subject to separate terms and conditions.

Limitation of Liability

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PIDAS and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from:

• Your use or misuse of PIDAS services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your negligent or wrongful conduct

Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement at any time:

User Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by deleting your account through our service or contacting us directly.

Service Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access if you:

• Violate these Terms
• Engage in prohibited activities
• Provide false information
• Fail to respond to service communications

Upon termination, your access to services will cease, and your data may be deleted according to our retention policy.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

• Email notification to registered users
• Prominent notice on our website
• In-service notifications

Your continued use of PIDAS after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international laws and the laws of the jurisdiction where PIDAS operates. Any disputes arising under these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in that jurisdiction.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: