Important Disclaimers
No Government Endorsement: This commercial service is not endorsed by, affiliated with, or sponsored by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), or any other government agency.
Data Accuracy: All earthquake and tsunami data are provided "as-is" with no warranty. While we strive for accuracy and speed, this service should supplement, not replace, official emergency communications from local authorities.
Commercial Use: Yes, you can build and sell commercial products using the same government data feeds our system consumes, subject to the terms and requirements listed below.
Data Provider Compliance Summary
USGS Earthquake Feeds
Public-domain U.S. Government work
17 U.S.C. ยง 105
NOAA Tsunami Alerts / CAP Feeds
Public-domain U.S. Government work
NOAA Data Policies & NWS Disclaimer
Required Attributions
Earthquake Data
"Earthquake data source: U.S. Geological Survey. Data provided as-is with no warranty. This service is not endorsed by the USGS."
Tsunami Data
"Tsunami alert data source: NOAA/National Weather Service. Data provided as-is with no warranty. This service is not endorsed by NOAA or NWS."
Legal Notice
This page provides a concise legal orientation (not legal advice) for the data providers and services our emergency alert system relies upon. For complete terms and conditions, please refer to each provider's official documentation linked above. If you plan to build a commercial product using similar data sources, we recommend consulting with legal counsel to ensure full compliance.