Terms of Service

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Welcome to WAWA 30A. By downloading, installing, or using the WAWA 30A mobile application ("App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the App.

1. Service Description

WAWA 30A provides beach condition scores, weather data, tide information, sun and moon event timing, and activity recommendations for coastal locations. The App aggregates publicly available weather and environmental data — including data from third-party providers such as Open-Meteo and official lifeguard advisories where available — to generate beach scores on a 0–10 scale. Scores and predictions are algorithmic estimates, not official reports.

2. Important Safety Disclaimer

WAWA 30A is not a safety authority and is not intended for use in life-or-death decisions. Beach scores, flag status predictions, condition assessments, and activity recommendations are estimates generated by algorithms applied to weather data. They are not official safety reports, medical guidance, or emergency alerts.

• Always check with local lifeguards and posted beach flags before entering the water — the physical flags flying at the beach are the authoritative source
• Official flag status may differ from the App's estimated predictions
• The App is not a substitute for NOAA alerts or official emergency services — for rip currents, water quality advisories, severe weather, hurricanes, or any life-safety emergency, use NOAA, the National Weather Service, your local emergency management authority, or call 911
• Never rely solely on this App for decisions about ocean or beach safety
• Weather and water conditions can change rapidly and without warning
• The App does not replace professional marine forecasts, lifeguard advisories, medical advice, or common sense

3. Assumption of Risk — Beach and Ocean Hazards

You acknowledge and accept that beach, ocean, and coastal activities involve inherent risks that no application, forecast, or algorithm can eliminate or fully predict. By using the App and by engaging in any activity informed by information the App provides, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with those activities, including but not limited to:

• Drowning, rip currents, and strong surf. Ocean conditions change rapidly and can be dangerous even when the App indicates otherwise.
• Marine life. Jellyfish, stingrays, sharks, Portuguese man-o-war, and other marine organisms may be present regardless of what the App shows.
• Water quality. Bacteria, algae blooms, and sewage advisories can affect any beach and may not be reflected in the App.
• Severe weather. Lightning, thunderstorms, hurricanes, waterspouts, and sudden weather changes can occur with little warning. The App is not a severe weather alert system.
• Sun and heat exposure. UV index readings and sun event timing are informational only. Sunburn, heatstroke, dehydration, and related conditions are your responsibility to prevent.
• Injury during recreational activities. Surfing, paddleboarding, swimming, snorkeling, and other activities carry inherent injury risks that the App does not mitigate.

You agree that the App is a recreational planning tool only, not a substitute for professional judgment, trained lifeguards, official weather services, or emergency responders.

4. Minors and Supervision

The App does not knowingly collect information from children. If you allow a minor to use the App, or if you plan beach activities involving minors based on App information, you are solely responsible for their supervision and safety. Children should be actively supervised by a responsible adult any time they are in or near the water, regardless of what the App indicates.

5. Accounts and Authentication

The App offers optional Sign in with Apple for account creation. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your Apple ID. We do not store your Apple ID password.

6. Subscriptions and Payments

• Free tier: Access to basic beach scores and current conditions for one location
• Premium tier: Access to all features including hourly forecasts, daily forecasts, sunrise/sunset quality, tide data, multiple beach locations, moon phase information, Cap's Recap narrations, and personalized recommendations
• Premium subscriptions are available as monthly or annual plans
• A free trial period may be offered for new subscribers
• Payment is processed through Apple's App Store. All billing, renewals, and cancellations are managed by Apple according to their terms
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
• You can manage or cancel your subscription in your device's Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions
• No refunds are provided for partial subscription periods. Refund requests must be submitted through Apple

7. Data Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, WAWA 30A makes no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or fitness for any particular purpose of:

• Beach scores and condition assessments
• Weather data, forecasts, and severe weather indicators
• Tide predictions and sun/moon event timing
• Flag status predictions and marine pest indicators
• Water temperature, wave height, wind speed, UV index, or any other environmental measurements
• Activity recommendations and local picks

Data is sourced from third-party weather services (including Open-Meteo), official lifeguard advisories where available, and algorithmic predictions. Any data point may be delayed, incomplete, or inaccurate. Use all information at your own discretion and in combination with on-site observation, official sources, and trained personnel.

8. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the App for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code from the App
• Scrape, crawl, or automatically extract data from the App
• Interfere with or disrupt the App's servers or infrastructure
• Misrepresent the App's data as official safety information or emergency alerts
• Resell, redistribute, or commercially exploit the App's content without permission

9. Intellectual Property

The WAWA 30A name, logo, beach scoring algorithm, Cap persona, and all App content are the intellectual property of WAWA 30A and its creators. You may not use our trademarks, branding, or content without prior written permission.

10. User Content

If you submit feedback, suggestions, or other content to WAWA 30A, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use that content to improve the App.

11. iCloud Sync

The App uses Apple iCloud to sync your preferences, saved beaches, and settings across your devices. This data is stored in your personal iCloud account and is governed by Apple's privacy policy and terms of service.

12. Push Notifications

With your permission, the App may send push notifications about beach conditions, flag status changes, and other relevant updates. You can disable notifications at any time in your device's Settings. Push notifications are provided on a best-effort basis and are not guaranteed to be delivered in real time; they must not be relied upon for safety-critical decisions.

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WAWA 30A AND ITS CREATORS, OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any personal injury, death, property damage, illness, or loss arising from your use of or reliance on the App's information, including injuries sustained during beach, ocean, or weather-related activities
• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages
• Any loss or damage caused by your reliance on information provided by the App, including missed severe weather events, unrecognized water hazards, or inaccurate predictions
• Service interruptions, data loss, delayed or undelivered notifications, or inaccuracies in the information provided
• Any actions or inactions of third-party data providers, lifeguard services, or emergency responders

YOUR USE OF THE APP AND ITS INFORMATION IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WAWA 30A and its creators from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the App, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.

15. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the App at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or the App.

16. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated via in-app notification or email where practical.

17. Governing Law and Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the App shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Walton County, Florida, and you consent to the jurisdiction and venue of those courts.

18. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at:

• Email: jake@marcum.agency
• Website: wawa30a.com