please clarify: downloading/reusing data from plugins and WIndy terms & conditions

mhaberler

I am looking for a definitive answer to the question "what data can be downloaded from a plugin under which conditions"

I am aware of the T&C for ECMWF data, so let us talk about non-ECMWF data from hereon. I am also aware of the Point Forecast API and have a key for that.

the context: a plugin being built for parachuting purposes

it gives the option to download the vertical profile for a given time, location and model
the vertical profile is then used for predicting a glide path with another application

a comparable tool which inspired us - and we want to improve upon: https://markschulze.net/winds/ - great, but only GFS data

My question is: can we do better than windsaloft without violating WIndy T&C?

I would appreciate a definitive answer - searching the forum so far has yielded only fuzzy answers.

Thanks in advance - appreciated.

Michael

kekert

@mhaberler unfortunately the same T&C apply for other models, not only ECMWF. There is a definitive answer in our T&C: https://account.windy.com/agreements/windy-terms-of-use (see section 4.6 Prohibited activities).

A solution to this is to develop a Windy plugin which could be used, instead of exporting the data elsewhere. Otherwise, you are just looking for a data API, where our only offering atm is at api.windy.com

mhaberler

@kekert I see, thanks for providing the definitive point of reference

I assume the use case I laid out would impair specifically 4.6.1 "... and/or downloading of significant portions of the Content" in your view, correct?

Michael