Terms & Conditions

By using BlipSat you agree to these terms.

Not for emergencies. BlipSat is not an emergency, SOS, or safety-of-life service and must not be relied on for distress signaling, navigation, or life-critical decisions. In an emergency, use your device's dedicated SOS function and official emergency services. Always verify weather and aviation information against official sources before flight or travel.

1. Service

BlipSat is an independent, subscription-based relay that exchanges short text queries between your satellite communicator and third-party data sources by email. BlipSat is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by ZOLEO Inc. or Garmin Ltd.; "ZOLEO" and "Garmin inReach" are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to indicate device compatibility.

Data sources. Radar imagery: Iowa Environmental Mesonet (NOAA NEXRAD). Radar precipitation type: Data Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada (licence). Marine forecasts (pt, waves, wind, pressure): NOAA National Weather Service GFS and GFS-Wave model output via the NOAA Open Data Dissemination program. This is forecast model data, provided as is, and is not for navigation safety. NOAA does not endorse BlipSat.

2. Accuracy & delivery

Information is provided "as is" from third-party sources and may be delayed, incomplete, or inaccurate. Message delivery over satellite is not guaranteed and may be delayed or fail for reasons outside our control. Verify anything important.

3. Subscription & billing

BlipSat is $14.99 per month in the US after a 1 month free trial for new subscribers. Subscriptions bought in the iPhone or iPad app are billed by Apple. Subscriptions bought in the Android app are billed through Google Play and managed in the Play Store app. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel in Settings > your name > Subscriptions on your iPhone. One free trial per person. Prices in other countries are set by the App Store and Google Play for each country, and the store shows the price in your local currency before you subscribe. Your underlying satellite airtime is provided by your device carrier and is separate from BlipSat.

4. Acceptable use

BlipSat is for lawful, personal use by the registered subscriber. Do not use it for unlawful, abusive, or high-volume automated activity, or attempt to disrupt the service.

5. Privacy

We store the messages you send and receive through the service, along with your account and device details, solely to operate and support the relay. We do not sell your personal data.

6. Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, BlipSat and its operators are not liable for any loss or damage arising from use of, or reliance on, the service or any information delivered through it.

7. Changes

We may update these terms or the service from time to time. Continued use after a change constitutes acceptance.

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