1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing trailcast.cc (“the Website”) or using the TrailCast mobile-first web application (“the Service”), you agree to these Terms of Service and all applicable laws.
If you disagree with any part, do not use TrailCast or Service.

2. Description of the Service

TrailCast provides weather information, historical weather analysis, terrain-based modelling, and AI-powered trail-condition predictions for mountain bikers. The Service may include:

  • condition scores

  • predicted riding difficulty

  • weather insights

  • gear recommendations

  • affiliate product links

The Service is continuously evolving and may change without notice.

3. User Responsibilities

You agree to use TrailCast for lawful purposes and not to:

  • copy, reproduce, or redistribute content

  • scrape or extract data

  • interfere with website operations

  • attempt to reverse engineer the condition-scoring algorithm

  • bypass access controls or rate limits

  • use the Service for commercial purposes without permission

Violation may result in account suspension or permanent removal.

4. Intellectual Property & Algorithm Protection

All intellectual property rights associated with TrailCast — including but not limited to the scoring logic, machine learning models, weather interpretation, natural-language descriptions, design elements, and generated text — belong exclusively to David Boston.

You acknowledge that:

  • The trail-condition algorithm is a proprietary trade secret.

  • Reverse engineering, model extraction, or reconstruction of predictions is strictly prohibited.

  • You may not use TrailCast-derived data to build a competing service.

All rights are reserved.

5. Disclaimers (Important)

Informational Use Only

TrailCast provides estimates and predictions. Actual conditions may vary due to weather variability, trail maintenance, rider skill, and environmental factors.

Assumption of Risk

Mountain biking involves risk of injury or death.
By using TrailCast, you agree that you assume all risk associated with riding.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by UK law:

  • TrailCast and David Boston shall not be liable for any loss, injury, damage, or consequence arising from use of the Website or Service.

This includes but is not limited to:

  • reliance on predictions

  • changes in weather

  • trail hazards

  • riding decisions

  • equipment purchased through affiliate links

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims arising from your use of the Service.

6. Affiliate Disclosure

TrailCast participates in affiliate programmes, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.
We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.

7. Privacy Policy

Your use of TrailCast is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

8. Modifications

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service means you accept the updated Terms.

9. Termination

We may terminate access for violation of these Terms or for any misuse.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

11. Contact Information

For legal or support enquiries:
David Boston
contact@trailcast.cc

3. Privacy Policy (GDPR-Compliant)

TrailCast – Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [insert date]
Operated by: David Boston

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how TrailCast (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your data in compliance with the UK GDPR.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information you provide directly

  • Name

  • Email (via authentication provider)

  • Riding preferences (optional)

B. Automatically collected data

  • Device type

  • Browser or app version

  • Usage analytics (page views, button clicks)

  • Approximate location (only to fetch weather forecasts — not stored long-term)

C. No sensitive data is collected.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use data to:

  • Display weather and trail predictions

  • Tailor condition summaries

  • Improve app performance

  • Provide customer support

  • Maintain security

  • Analyse usage patterns

  • Provide personalised recommendations

We do not sell your data.

4. Cookies & Analytics

TrailCast may use:

  • basic analytics tools

  • cookies for user preferences

  • session tracking for functionality

You may disable cookies in your browser.

5. Affiliate Links

If you click an affiliate link (e.g., Amazon), the affiliate program may use cookies to track purchases.
This does not give us access to your personal information.

6. Data Storage & Security

We store minimal user data, and only what is necessary for functionality.
We use industry-standard security practices.

No method of online storage is 100% secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your data.

7. Data Retention

We retain your profile information while your account is active.
You may request deletion at any time.

8. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • access your personal data

  • correct inaccurate data

  • request deletion

  • restrict processing

  • object to processing

  • request data export

To exercise these rights, contact support@trailcast.cc

9. Children’s Privacy

TrailCast is not intended for users under 16.

10. Changes to This Policy

Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Information

For privacy requests:
David Boston
contact@trailcast.cc