Terms of Service

Terms and conditions for using SnowLoadByZip.com.

Last updated: March 2026

By accessing or using SnowLoadByZip.com ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

Use of Service

SnowLoadByZip.com is a free informational tool that provides ground snow load data based on the ASCE 7-22 standard and Case Study zones. You may use this tool for personal, educational, and professional reference purposes.

Data Accuracy

Snow load values are based on ASCE 7-22 design loads and Case Study zones. For structural engineering or building permit applications, consult a licensed professional engineer. Values shown are ground snow loads and may not reflect site-specific conditions including elevation, terrain, or microclimate effects. We make every effort to ensure accuracy but cannot guarantee that all data is current or error-free.

Intellectual Property

All content, design, and code on this website are owned by the site operator or used under license. The underlying snow load data is sourced from publicly available ASCE and USDA datasets. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from this website's design or proprietary content without permission.

Prohibited Uses

  • Automated scraping, crawling, or data extraction (except by authorized search engine bots)
  • Excessive automated access that degrades service performance
  • Redistribution of data in bulk or as a competing service
  • Any use that violates applicable laws or regulations

Limitation of Liability

This Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that snow load values will be accurate for any specific application. In no event shall the site operator be liable for any damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Service.

Third-Party Services

This site uses third-party services that have their own terms:

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of the United States.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at contact@snowloadbyzip.com.