YellowstoneCastTerms of Use
Effective November 9, 2026
These terms apply to the YellowstoneCast app and this website, provided by Big Sky Wildlife Media LLC ("we", "us"). By using YellowstoneCast you agree to them. They work alongside Apple's Standard License Agreement for apps from the App Store. Our Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information.
Weather information is not a safety guarantee
YellowstoneCast shows data from public weather stations, forecast models and other users for general information. Stations can be offline or wrong, data can be delayed, and community reports are not verified. Conditions in the mountains change quickly. Don't rely on the app for decisions where your safety is at stake: check official National Weather Service forecasts and National Park Service alerts, and use your own judgment.
Your account
You need an account to submit or flag reports. You must be at least 13 years old to create one. Keep your sign-in details secure and give accurate information. You're responsible for what happens under your account.
Community rules
Conditions reports should be honest observations of the weather and conditions where you are. We have zero tolerance for objectionable content or abusive users. Don't post anything that:
- is false or misleading on purpose, or isn't about conditions;
- is hateful, harassing, threatening, sexually explicit, violent or otherwise offensive;
- shows or identifies other people without their permission, or shares anyone's private information;
- shows wildlife being approached, fed or disturbed in violation of park rules;
- is spam, advertising, or breaks the law or someone else's rights.
Anyone can flag a report from its page in the app, and we review every flag, normally within 24 hours. We may remove content and suspend or delete accounts that break these rules, without notice. To report a problem directly, email us at scott@bigskywildlife.com.
Your content
You own the reports and photos you post. By posting them, you give us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to store, display, reproduce and distribute them within YellowstoneCast and to promote YellowstoneCast. This license ends when you delete the content or your account, except for copies already shared in promotional material. Only post photos you took or have the right to share.
Our content and data sources
The app, its design and code belong to Big Sky Wildlife Media LLC. Weather data comes from the National Weather Service and NRCS (public domain) and from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0). Maps are © Mapbox and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Those sources' own terms apply to their data.
Acceptable use
Don't misuse YellowstoneCast: don't try to break or overload it, access data you're not allowed to, collect other users' information, or use automated tools to scrape it.
Changes and availability
We may change or stop offering features, and the app may be unavailable at times. If we change these terms, we'll update the effective date above, and significant changes will be announced in the app. Continuing to use YellowstoneCast after a change means you accept the new terms.
Disclaimers and limits on liability
YellowstoneCast is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, including accuracy, reliability or fitness for a particular purpose. To the fullest extent the law allows, Big Sky Wildlife Media LLC is not liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages, or for any loss or injury resulting from your use of, or reliance on, the app or its content. Our total liability for any claim is limited to $50.
Ending your use
You can stop using YellowstoneCast and delete your account at any time from the Profile tab. We may suspend or end your access if you break these terms.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Montana, without regard to its conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute will be handled in the state or federal courts located in Montana.
Contact us
Big Sky Wildlife Media LLCPO Box 377
Gardiner, MT 59030-0377
scott@bigskywildlife.com