Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Border Times. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Border Times website located at border-times.com (the "Service") operated by Border Times ("us", "we", or "our").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

Border Times provides real-time border crossing wait time information for US-Mexico border crossings. Our service includes:

• Current wait times for vehicle and pedestrian crossings
• Historical wait time data and trends
• Location-based border crossing suggestions
• Mobile-responsive access to border wait information

The Service is provided free of charge and is supported by advertising revenue.

3. Data Sources and Accuracy

3.1 Data Sources

Border crossing wait time data is obtained from public sources, primarily U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) systems. We aggregate and present this data for user convenience.

3.2 Data Accuracy Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: Border Times provides wait time information "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of border crossing wait times. Actual wait times may vary significantly from displayed information due to:

• Rapidly changing border conditions
• Technical issues with data source systems
• Unexpected events or security situations
• Delays in data transmission or processing

3.3 User Responsibility

Users should always verify current conditions through official CBP sources before traveling. Border Times is not responsible for delays, inconvenience, or other issues resulting from reliance on displayed wait times.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or to solicit unlawful acts
• Violate any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
• Attempt to interfere with, compromise, or disrupt the Service
• Use automated means to access the Service without express written permission
• Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from the Service
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate Border Times, employees, or other users
• Use the Service in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the website

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Service Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Border Times. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

5.2 Data Usage

While border crossing wait time data is derived from public sources, our presentation, organization, and analysis of this data is proprietary. Commercial use of our data aggregation and presentation requires explicit written permission.

5.3 User Content

Any feedback, suggestions, or other communications you provide to us may be used by Border Times without restriction or compensation.

6. Privacy and Data Collection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Service, you consent to our Privacy Policy.

7. Third-Party Services

7.1 Advertising

Our Service displays third-party advertisements through Google AdSense. We are not responsible for the content of these advertisements or the practices of advertisers.

7.2 Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our Service. This helps us improve the user experience and Service functionality.

7.3 External Links

Our Service may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

8.1 Service Availability

We do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control.

8.2 Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

8.3 Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL BORDER TIMES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

8.4 Travel-Related Disclaimers

Border Times is not responsible for:

• Delays at border crossings regardless of displayed wait times
• Changes in border crossing procedures or requirements
• Security incidents or border closures
• Travel document or visa requirements
• Any consequences of international travel decisions

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Border Times and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Service.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the courts of California.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Border Times regarding the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties.