> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Attribution & Usage Requirements

When using the ArcWeather API or any ArcWeather-provided data, you are required to provide clear and visible attribution to ArcWeather.

This ensures proper credit, transparency for end users, and alignment with ArcWeather’s usage policies.

## Required Attribution

All applications, websites, or services using ArcWeather data must include attribution in one of the following ways:

### Standard Attribution

At minimum, include the following text:

> **Data provided by ArcWeather**

This text must link to:

```text theme={null}
https://arcweather.cloud
```

## Placement Guidelines

### Web Pages & Applications

* Attribution must be **clearly visible on the page** where ArcWeather data is displayed
* It should not be hidden in footers that are not visible or behind interactions
* It should be reasonably close to the data being shown

### Maps & Interactive Displays

If ArcWeather data is used within a map:

* Attribution must be placed within the **map attribution control** or equivalent UI
* Example:

> Data provided by ArcWeather

(linked to [https://arcweather.cloud](https://arcweather.cloud))

### Static Outputs (Images, Reports, Emails)

For static or exported content:

* Include attribution **directly on the asset** or within the surrounding content
* Examples:
  * Image watermark or caption
  * Email footer
  * Report footer

## Required Notice

In addition to attribution, you must include a notice that clarifies the intended use of ArcWeather data.

### Recommended Notice

> ArcWeather data is provided for informational purposes only and should not be used for life-saving or emergency decision-making.

This notice should be:

* Clearly visible
* Located near the data or within the same interface
* Included in any application where decisions could be influenced by weather data

***

## Limitation of Liability

You must also communicate that ArcWeather is not liable for decisions made based on the data.

### Recommended Language

> ArcWeather makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy or completeness of the data and is not responsible for any decisions made based on this information.

## Additional Guidelines

* Do not remove, obscure, or alter attribution
* Do not present ArcWeather data as your own
* Do not imply ArcWeather endorses your application or use case
* Ensure attribution remains visible across all screen sizes and devices

## Summary

* Attribution to ArcWeather is **required for all uses**
* Must include a **link to [arcweather.cloud](http://arcweather.cloud)**
* Must be **visible and appropriately placed**
* Must include a **non-life-saving data notice**
* Must include a **limitation of liability statement**