SYS.MSG LEGAL_TERMSRules, guidelines, and terms governing your use of DSCOVR.
Terms of Service
Terms of service and operational conditions.
1. NASA Disclaimer & Non-Affiliation
DSCOVR is an independent, open-source web application designed for exploring public space data. This project is powered by NASA Open APIs and third-party space services, but is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of NASA, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), or any government agency.
2. Intellectual Property & Media Usage
All mission data, imagery, satellite feeds, and news items retrieved from external services belong to their respective copyright holders and are distributed under NASA's public media guidelines. Original application source code, UI components, and design systems belong to the DSCOVR platform project.
3. User Conduct & Comment Moderation
By submitting comments or interacting on the platform, you agree to engage respectfully. All user comments enter a moderation queue (pending status) prior to publication. We reserve the right to edit, reject, or purge any content containing spam, hate speech, or abuse without prior notice.
4. Service Availability & API Reliance
DSCOVR relies on external API endpoints for real-time mission telemetry, daily imagery, and launch schedules. We offer no guarantees regarding continuous service availability, response times, or rate limits imposed by third-party data providers.
5. Disclaimer of Liability
The service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis for educational and informational purposes. The maintainers of DSCOVR shall not be held liable for any damages or data loss resulting from your use of this platform.