Terms of Use

Last updated: 1 May 2026

By using Vantage, you agree to these terms. They explain how the service works, what we promise, what we don't, and what behaviour is expected from you. Read them carefully.

About these terms

These Terms of Use form a binding agreement between you and the operator of Vantage (vantageplanner.app). They govern your use of the website, the web application at /app, any mobile applications we publish, and all related services.

If you do not agree to these terms, do not use Vantage. If you continue to use Vantage, you accept these terms.

The service

Vantage is a shoot-planning tool for landscape photographers. It uses publicly available weather data to provide forecasts and condition assessments for locations you specify. The service includes:

• Forecast checks for sunrise, sunset, golden hour, and other photographic moments
• Condition presets (fog, dappled light, dramatic skies, and similar)
• Saved location storage with optional push notifications
• Custom condition presets you create yourself

Accounts

You may use Vantage without an account, but some features (saved locations, push notifications, sync across devices) require one. By creating an account you confirm:

• You are at least 16 years old
• The information you provide is accurate
• You are responsible for keeping your password secure
• You are responsible for all activity under your account

You may delete your account at any time by emailing support@vantageplanner.app.

Acceptable use

You agree not to:

• Reverse-engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code from Vantage
• Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or excessively query the service
• Attempt to bypass authentication, rate limits, or other security measures
• Use Vantage to harass, threaten, or harm others
• Resell, sublicense, or redistribute the service without explicit written permission
• Use the service for any unlawful purpose
• Probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of any system or network connected to Vantage

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

Intellectual property

The Vantage name, logo, design, code, and editorial content are owned by the operator of Vantage and protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws. You receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the service for personal, non-commercial purposes. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

Weather data is sourced from third parties under their respective licenses. Map and routing data are provided by Google Maps Platform under their terms.

User content

If you create custom presets, save locations, or submit accuracy ratings, you retain ownership of that content. By submitting it to Vantage, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to store, process, and display that content as needed to operate the service. We do not publish or share your content publicly without your explicit consent.

Beta status

Vantage is currently in beta. Features may change without notice. Service may be temporarily unavailable. Bugs may exist. By using the beta, you accept these limitations and agree to provide reasonable feedback when issues occur.

Disclaimer of warranties

Vantage is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• Warranties that forecasts will be accurate
• Warranties that the service will meet your specific requirements

You use Vantage at your own risk.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the operator of Vantage shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the service. This includes but is not limited to:

• Missed photographic opportunities
• Wasted travel or accommodation costs
• Lost data, lost profits, or business interruption
• Personal injury or property damage resulting from travel undertaken in reliance on Vantage forecasts

Our total liability for any claim arising from your use of Vantage is limited to the amount you have paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or £50, whichever is greater.

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot legally be excluded.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the operator of Vantage from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your violation of these terms, your misuse of the service, or your violation of any third party's rights.

Termination

You may stop using Vantage at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access to the service if:

• You violate these terms
• We are required to do so by law
• We discontinue the service

On termination, your right to use the service ends immediately. Provisions relating to intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution survive termination.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms occasionally. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent change. Material changes will be communicated via email if you have an account. Continued use of Vantage after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing law and jurisdiction

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute arising from your use of Vantage shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, except where mandatory consumer protection law in your jurisdiction provides otherwise.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect. The unenforceable provision shall be replaced with an enforceable provision that achieves the intent of the original as closely as possible.

Entire agreement

These terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Vantage regarding your use of the service, and supersede any prior agreements.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Email support@vantageplanner.app.