Terms and Conditions
Welcome to Swiss Road & Weather Intelligence GmbH. These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our online platform and services, including real-time Swiss road condition mapping, mountain pass status, road weather forecasting (RWIS), vignette requirements, live webcam and sensor data integration, snow and black ice risk indices, avalanche-prone corridor advisories, heavy vehicle route planning, roadworks and incident aggregation, API feeds, tourist routing, and alert services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
Your access to and use of our services is conditioned upon your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who wish to access or use our services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, then you do not have permission to access our services.
2. Services Provided
Swiss Road & Weather Intelligence GmbH provides the following services through our online platform:
- Real-time Swiss road condition mapping
- Mountain pass status and closure alerts
- Road weather forecasting (RWIS) for highways and cantonal roads
- Vignette requirements guide and compliance information
- Live webcam and sensor data integration
- Snow and black ice risk indices
- Avalanche-prone corridor advisories
- Heavy vehicle route planning with gradient and clearance data
- Roadworks and incident aggregation (federal and cantonal)
- API feeds for fleet operators and travel apps
- Tourist routing with toll-free alternatives and vignette tips
- Newsletter and SMS push alerts for commuters
While we strive for accuracy, the information provided is for guidance and planning purposes only and should not be considered as legal or definitive professional advice. Users are encouraged to verify critical information through official channels.
3. User Responsibilities
As a user of our site, you agree to:
- Use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
- Not use our services in any way that violates any applicable national or international law or regulation.
- Not engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of our services, or which, as determined by us, may harm Swiss Road & Weather Intelligence GmbH or users of our services.
- Understand that while we strive for the most current data, road conditions and weather can change rapidly. Our information is a useful tool but should be complemented by real-time observation and official road signage.
4. Intellectual Property
The services and their original content (excluding content provided by users), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Swiss Road & Weather Intelligence GmbH and its licensors. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of Swiss Road & Weather Intelligence GmbH.
5. API Usage
Access to our API feeds is subject to a separate agreement and specific terms of use, which will be provided to registered API users. Unauthorized use, scraping, or mass data extraction from our platform through automated means is strictly prohibited.
6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
Our services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. Swiss Road & Weather Intelligence GmbH makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of their services, or the information, content, or materials included therein. To the full extent permissible by applicable law, Swiss Road & Weather Intelligence GmbH disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Swiss Road & Weather Intelligence GmbH will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of our services, including, but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.
7. Compliance with Advertising Guidelines
This website is developed in compliance with Google Ads and Bing Ads guidelines and fully follows them. We are committed to maintaining adherence to all applicable advertising policies and standards.
8. Links to Other Websites
Our services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Swiss Road & Weather Intelligence GmbH.
Swiss Road & Weather Intelligence GmbH has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We do not warrant the offerings of any of these entities/individuals or their websites.
You acknowledge and agree that Swiss Road & Weather Intelligence GmbH shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such third-party websites or services. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.
9. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our services, and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have had between us regarding the services.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our services after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use our services.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
- Company Name: Swiss Road & Weather Intelligence GmbH
- Address: 46 Zurichstrasse, 4th Floor, Winterthur, Zurich, 8400, Switzerland
- Phone: +41 52 588 37 46
- Email: [email protected]