1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Whirago, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.
2. Description of Service
Whirago provides travel planning information, including:
- Climate Score: Based on historical climate data to help you find the best time to visit destinations
- Climate Reliability Scores: Predictability indicators for weather patterns
- Travel Cost Indicators: Relative cost comparisons based on economic data
- Affiliate Links: Links to third-party booking platforms (flights, accommodations, travel products)
Our service is informational only and does not constitute professional travel advice.
3. Travel Data Disclaimer
IMPORTANT: Weather and climate are inherently variable and unpredictable.
Our scores and recommendations are based on long-term historical averages and statistical analysis. They do not:
- Guarantee specific weather conditions during your travel
- Replace real-time weather forecasts or professional meteorological advice
- Account for climate change impacts, extreme weather events, or short-term anomalies
- Constitute a promise or warranty of travel conditions
You are solely responsible for verifying current weather forecasts, travel advisories, and local conditions before and during your trip.
4. Affiliate Links & Third-Party Services
Whirago participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click on certain links and make purchases through third-party platforms (such as flight bookings, hotel reservations, or travel products), we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Important:
- We do not control third-party websites, their pricing, availability, or booking policies
- We are not responsible for transactions, customer service, or disputes with third-party providers
- All bookings, cancellations, and refunds are governed by the third party's own terms and conditions
- Prices and availability may change after you leave our site
For full details, see our Affiliate Disclosure.
5. Data Accuracy & Limitations
While we use reputable data sources (WorldClim 2.1, World Bank ICP), we cannot guarantee:
- 100% accuracy of all climate or cost data
- Real-time updates (data is based on historical patterns)
- Perfect representation of micro-climates or regional variations within large countries
- Absence of typographical errors or outdated information
We reserve the right to correct errors, update data, or modify content at any time without prior notice.
6. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
Whirago and its operators are not liable for any damages arising from:
- Use or reliance on information provided on this website
- Inaccurate weather predictions, climate data, or cost estimates
- Disrupted travel plans due to unexpected weather or climate conditions
- Third-party bookings, cancellations, or disputes
- Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
- Technical errors, website downtime, or interrupted access
This includes indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, even if we were advised of their possibility.
7. Use License
You may view and use Whirago for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, or redistribute our proprietary data or algorithms
- Scrape, crawl, or automate data collection from our website
- Reverse engineer our scoring methodologies
- Use our content for commercial purposes without written permission
- Remove copyright, attribution, or proprietary notices
8. External Links
Whirago contains links to third-party websites (booking platforms, airlines, data sources). We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of external sites. Clicking on external links is at your own risk.
9. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of Whirago after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the Netherlands. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of the Netherlands.
11. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us via our contact page.
By using Whirago, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.