Welcome to LightCast Suite ("LightCast," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the LightCast Suite website (lightcastsuite.com) and the LightCast Suite iOS mobile application (together, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service. Please also review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle your information.
LightCast Suite provides weather-based forecasting tools for photographers, including GoldCast (golden hour and sunset scoring), StarCast (night sky and Milky Way forecasting), DroneCast (drone flight conditions), and TriCast (camera calculators). Forecast data is sourced from third-party weather providers and is presented as informational guidance only. Weather forecasts are probabilistic and may not be accurate. You should not rely solely on LightCast data for safety-critical decisions, including but not limited to drone operation, travel planning, or any activity where conditions may affect personal safety.
The LightCast iOS app offers an auto-renewing subscription ("LightCast Premium") priced at $2.99 USD per month (or local equivalent as determined by the App Store) with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Pricing may vary by region and is disclosed in the App Store.
Billing. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews for the same term unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple ID account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
Managing your subscription. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Deleting the app does not cancel your subscription.
Free trial. The 7-day free trial is available to new subscribers only. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. If you cancel before the end of the free trial period, you will not be charged.
Refunds. Refund requests for subscriptions are handled by Apple. You may request a refund through reportaproblem.apple.com.
Terms of Use: Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA)
The web version of LightCast Suite at lightcastsuite.com is provided free of charge and does not require an account or subscription. Features available on the web may differ from those in the iOS app.
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of the Service; use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service in ways that burden our infrastructure; use the Service to violate applicable laws including aviation regulations when planning drone flights; misrepresent the source of data from the Service; or attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service.
All content, design, scoring models, branding, and original materials in the Service are owned by LightCast Suite and its creator, Megan Tucker, and are protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without express written permission. Forecast data is sourced from third-party providers (including Open-Meteo and Falchi et al. 2016) and is subject to their respective licenses.
DroneCast provides weather condition scoring as informational guidance only. You are solely responsible for complying with all applicable aviation regulations, including but not limited to FAA Part 107 in the United States, CAA regulations in the United Kingdom, EASA regulations in the European Union, and equivalent rules in your jurisdiction. Airspace information shown in LightCast is heuristic and not certified for flight planning. Always verify airspace status through official sources (such as B4UFLY, NATS Drone Assist, or your local aviation authority) before each flight.
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. LightCast does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any forecast data. Weather is inherently unpredictable. LightCast is not responsible for any decisions you make based on information provided by the Service.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, LightCast, its creator, and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Service, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, loss of data, property damage, personal injury, or any damages resulting from reliance on forecast information.
We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the Service or by email where applicable. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, for users who violate these Terms. Subscription cancellations are handled through your Apple ID account.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Massachusetts.
Questions about these Terms can be directed to [email protected].
LightCast Suite is an independent project built by Megan Tucker. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple Inc., Open-Meteo, or any other third-party data provider.