Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to BalloonSpotters.net. By accessing and using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the site.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use BalloonSpotters.net. By using the site, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

3. Information We Collect

We collect the following information from users:

• Email address for account login and communication.
• Username for account login and identification within the community.
• Copyright name for tagging photos.
• Location data for balloon logs.
• Uploaded photos that may identify locations visited.
• Passwords are stored securely using salting and hashing techniques.
• IP addresses for security purposes.
• Session cookies to enhance user experience.

4. User Responsibilities

Users agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information during registration and when sharing content.
• Keep their account information, including passwords, secure.
• Respect the privacy and rights of other users.
• Refrain from posting inappropriate, offensive, or harmful content.
• Use the site for lawful purposes only.

5. Sharing Content

Users can share the following types of content:

• Hot air balloon sightings and logs.
• Photos and descriptions related to balloon sightings.
• Comments and discussions relevant to balloon spotting.

6. Accuracy of Logs

Users must ensure that all logs and entries are accurate and truthful. This includes correctly recording:

• Balloon registrations.
• Locations of sightings.
• Dates of sightings.
• Relevant images.

Behaviors that may result in sanctions include:

• Purposely recording incorrect balloon registrations, locations, or dates.
• Uploading incorrect or misleading images.
• Posting offensive or inappropriate images.

By using BalloonSpotters.net, you agree to accurately log each balloon and maintain the integrity of the information shared on the platform.

7. Inappropriate Behavior

The following behaviors are prohibited:

• Posting offensive, obscene, or inappropriate content.
• Harassing, threatening, or abusing other users.
• Sharing personal information of others without their consent.
• Engaging in activities that violate the law or infringe on the rights of others.
• Spamming or advertising without permission.

8. Privacy and Disclosure of Information

By using BalloonSpotters.net, you agree to the collection and use of your information as outlined in our Privacy Policy. If you are not comfortable disclosing certain information, you should not use the site or should keep your logs and images private.

9. Account Suspension and Termination

BalloonSpotters.net reserves the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate user accounts at our discretion, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these terms and conditions.
• Engaging in prohibited behaviors.
• Providing false or misleading information.

10. Disclaimer

The content on BalloonSpotters.net is provided for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content. Use the site at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

BalloonSpotters.net is not liable for any damages arising from the use of the site, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

12. Changes to Terms and Conditions

We may update these terms and conditions from time to time. We will notify users of any changes by posting the new terms on this page. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these terms and conditions, please contact us.

By using BalloonSpotters.net, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. Thank you for being a part of our community.