Terms of Use

Please read this carefully. By using Snow Doctor, you agree that you are solely responsible for your own safety in the backcountry.

1. Nature of the Service

Snow Doctor is an informational tool that aggregates and summarizes public data from third-party sources (such as Avalanche Canada and Environment Canada). We do not generate original avalanche or weather data; we reorganize and draw insights from existing reports.

2. AI Summaries & Transparency

"Doctor's Orders" are generated using Large Language Models (LLMs).

  • Verification Required: AI may misinterpret data. We display the raw source data alongside every summary so you can verify the inferences against official bulletins.
  • Possibility of Error: Summaries are only as good as the input data. Forecasts can be wrong, and AI can fail to capture nuance. Never rely solely on an AI summary for life-safety decisions.

3. User Accounts

While basic features are public, certain contributions (such as creating private zones) require an account. You agree to:

  • Provide a valid email address via Google Auth or Magic Link.
  • Be responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.
  • Not use the service to post inappropriate, spammy, or irrelevant data.

4. Assumption of Risk & Liability

Backcountry travel is inherently dangerous.

By using this website, you explicitly agree that:

  • You assume all risks associated with mountain travel, including injury or death.
  • Snow Doctor and its creators shall not be liable for any damages resulting from your use of this service.
  • You will cross-reference this tool with official resources and your own field observations.

5. Third-Party Data

We are not affiliated with Avalanche Canada or Environment Canada. Official bulletins must be verified at their respective websites. All intellectual property rights for the underlying data remain with their owners.

6. Zone Profiles & Terrain Data

Zone boundaries, aspects, and ATES ratings are approximations based on community consensus. They cannot account for localized wind effects or micro-terrain. Do not use this app for precise route-finding or micro-navigation.

7. Account Termination & Deletion

We reserve the right to suspend accounts that do not meet our terms. You may terminate your account at any time using the "Delete Account" feature in the menu. Upon deletion, all your personal data is permanently scrubbed from our systems.

8. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of British Columbia, Canada. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of British Columbia.