Last Updated: September 26, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to the Nova DSO Tracker! By creating an account and using the nova-tracker.com website and the app.nova-tracker.com application (collectively referred to as “the Service”), you are agreeing to be bound by the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the Service.
2. Description of the Service
The Nova DSO Tracker is a free, open-source tool designed to help amateur astronomers and astrophotographers plan their imaging sessions. The Service is a personal project that I am providing to the community.
Please be aware that the Service is currently in a beta version and is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. This means that features may change, and occasional errors or interruptions may occur.
3. User Accounts
To access the core features of the application, you must register for a user account. You are responsible for:
- Providing accurate information during registration.
- Maintaining the security and confidentiality of your password.
- All activities that occur under your account.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use the Service to:
- Engage in any illegal or fraudulent activities.
- Attempt to disrupt, overload, or compromise the security or integrity of the servers.
- Upload or share any content that is malicious or violates the rights of others.
5. Termination
You can request the deletion of your account and all associated data at any time by contacting me through the website’s contact form.
I reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at my discretion if you violate these terms, without prior notice.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided without any warranties, express or implied. I make no warranty that the service will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or that your data will be safe from loss. You use the Service at your own risk.
7. Limitation of Liability
As the provider of this free, beta Service, in no event shall I be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, loss of data, loss of profits, or business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the Service.
8. Changes to These Terms
I may update these Terms of Service from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will indicate the latest revision. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about these terms, please get in touch via the contact form on the nova-tracker.com website.