Terms of Service

Last Updated: February 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using NearNature (“NearNature,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), including our website, applications, and services (collectively, the “Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

NearNature provides location discovery, mapping, filters, and AI-powered itinerary planning tools. Some features are free, while others require a paid subscription and/or the use of credits.

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time, including changing credit costs or plan features.

3. Accounts

You must provide accurate information when creating an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your account and for all activity that occurs under your account.

4. Subscriptions & Credits

Certain features require a paid subscription. Subscriptions may include a monthly allocation of credits. Credits are used for premium features such as AI itinerary generation and storage.

Important: Credits do not roll over month-to-month. Unused credits expire at the end of each billing period. Credits have no cash value, cannot be transferred, and cannot be redeemed for money.

You acknowledge that NearNature may adjust credit amounts, credit costs, and plan features over time.

5. User Content

You retain ownership of the content you upload (such as photos or notes). By uploading content, you grant NearNature a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to store, display, and process that content solely to provide and improve the Service.

6. Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for unlawful purposes
  • Scrape, copy, reverse engineer, or exploit NearNature datasets, content, or systems
  • Attempt to bypass subscription limits, credit gating, authentication, or access controls
  • Interfere with system performance, security, or availability

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided “as is” and “as available.” NearNature makes no warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, availability, or suitability of locations, routes, itineraries, or recommendations.

Outdoor activities involve inherent risks. You are solely responsible for your safety, preparation, supervision, and decisions made using the Service.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, NearNature shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including personal injury, lost data, lost profits, or business interruption.

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms. You may cancel your account at any time.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

11. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at info@nearnature.org.