Terms of Service for RiverWatch

Last updated: September 7, 2026

By downloading or using RiverWatch (“the app”), you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the app.

1. The Service

RiverWatch displays near-real-time river level and flow data sourced from public government agencies (USGS and Environment and Climate Change Canada). The app is provided by Ryan (the “Developer”), operating as an individual developer.

2. Data Accuracy — Safety Disclaimer

River data in RiverWatch is for general informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for official emergency management guidance, flood warnings, or professional judgment.

Data is sourced from government monitoring stations and may be delayed, incomplete, or temporarily unavailable.
The Developer makes no warranty that the data is accurate, current, or suitable for any particular purpose.
Do not rely on RiverWatch to make decisions about personal safety, flood response, or water access. Always consult official sources and exercise independent judgment.

The Developer is not liable for any harm, injury, or loss arising from use of or reliance on data displayed in the app.

3. In-App Purchases

What you get

Ad-Free Lifetime: A one-time purchase that permanently removes ads on the device where the purchase is made.
Ad-Free Monthly: A recurring monthly subscription that removes ads for the duration of the active subscription period.

Billing and renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Your Google Play account is charged at confirmation of purchase and at the start of each renewal period.

Managing and cancelling subscriptions

You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through the Google Play Store under Subscriptions. Cancelling stops future renewals; you retain access until the end of the current paid period.

Refunds

Refund requests are handled by Google Play in accordance with Google Play’s refund policy. The Developer does not process refunds directly.

Restoring purchases

Use the Restore Purchases option in the app’s Premium screen to restore a prior purchase on a new device or after reinstalling.

4. User-Submitted Content (Paddling Spots)

Users may submit paddling spot information (put-in/take-out locations, flow ranges, difficulty ratings, etc.) through the app.

By submitting a paddling spot, you:

Confirm that the information is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
Grant the Developer a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to store, display, and moderate the submission within the app and associated services.
Understand that submissions are reviewed before being made publicly visible and may be rejected or removed at the Developer’s discretion.

Accuracy and safety: Paddling spot data is user-generated and unverified. River conditions change — always assess conditions independently before entering the water. The Developer is not responsible for the accuracy of user-submitted content.

You retain ownership of content you submit. To request removal of a submission, contact support@riverwatch.cc.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

Use the app for any unlawful purpose.
Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or tamper with the app.
Submit false, misleading, or harmful paddling spot data.
Circumvent in-app purchase verification or access premium features without a valid purchase.
Use automated tools to scrape or abuse the app’s data feeds.

6. Intellectual Property

The app, its code, design, and branding are owned by the Developer. River data is sourced from public government agencies and is subject to their respective licences:

US data (USGS) is public domain.
Canadian data is made available under the Open Government Licence – Canada.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The app is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular purpose or uninterrupted availability.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Developer shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the app, including but not limited to data loss, personal injury, or property damage.

8. Changes to the App and These Terms

The Developer may modify, suspend, or discontinue features of the app at any time. These terms may be updated periodically. Continued use of the app after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Canada.

10. Contact

Email: support@riverwatch.cc
Issues / feedback: github.com/ryxan/RiverwatchIssues