> 📘 This policy, which is subject to change, applies to remote data access. This policy does not apply to local data access. # Summary All Nearcast data (quality-controlled observations, augmentation with additional network data, metadata & proprietary forecasts) is available to station owners from stations that they own (public or private) via any application for personal use only. No Nearcast data (observations, forecast or metadata) is available from private stations via any application. Metadata from public stations is available with a [TempestONE](https://business.tempest.earth/tempestone) subscription. Observation and forecast data from public stations is available via a [TempestONE](https://business.tempest.earth/tempestone) subscription. # Definitions | Term | Definition | | :--------------- | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Device | a physical device (Hub, AIR, SKY, Tempest) | | Station | a collection of one or more devices | | Application | software used to access data | | User | individual requesting data | | Owner | user who owns a station | | Public station | owner has chosen to share publicly | | Private station | owner has chosen to NOT share publicly | | Observation data | observed weather parameters from a station (e.g. T, RH, UV, etc.) | | Forecast data | predicted weather parameters from a station (e.g. T, RH, UV, etc.) | | Metadata | data about a station (e.g. name, location, elevation, etc.) | | Personal Use | use of Nearcast data & forecasts by individual station owners for non-commercial purposes | | Commercial Use | use of Nearcast data & forecasts by individuals, groups, organizations, businesses, academics, etc. for any non-personal purposes | # Nearcast Data & Forecast Access {`

Application Level	Rate/Volume Limits	User Level	Public Station		Private Station
Application Level	Rate/Volume Limits	User Level	Metadata	Obs/Forecast	Metadata	Obs/Forecast
Personal	lower	station owner	ALL	ALL	ALL	ALL
Personal	lower	any user	†	NONE	NONE	NONE
Commercial	higher	station owner	‡	‡	‡	‡
Commercial	higher	any user	†	‡	NONE	NONE

`} † public metadata only ‡ access to Nearcast observation and forecast data for commerical use requires a TempestONE subscription. ## Personal Use Use of Nearcast data & forecasts by individual station owners for non-commercial purposes is available without special agreement and includes: * access to metadata, observation & forecast data by owner of station * access to public metadata from all public stations by any user * rate/volume limits (enough for personal use) * limited to personal use * rebroadcast may be limited * see full [Terms & Conditions for Personal Use](https://got.wf/terms) ## Commercial Use Use of Nearcast data & forecasts by individuals, groups, organizations, businesses, academics, etc. for any non-personal purposes requires a TempestONE subscription or specific commercial agreement and includes: * access to metadata, observation & forecast data by owner of station * access to public metadata from all public stations by any user * may include access to Nearcast data & forecasts with commercial agreement * may include higher rate/volume limits, if necessary * authorization to use Nearcast data in a commercial manner under terms specified in commercial agreement * rebroadcast only according to terms specified in commcercial agreement * see full [Terms & Conditions for Commercial Use](https://got.wf/commercialterms)