Terms of Use
Welcome to Geoblackout.com (“the Website”), operated by Geoblackout SAS, a French company registered with the Paris Trade and Companies Register under number 932 535 131, with its registered office at 60 rue François Ier, 75008 Paris, France (“Geoblackout”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).
By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any of these terms, please do not use the Website.
1. Purpose of the Service
Geoblackout.com is an international collaborative platform that detects internet network outages and power cuts.
We collect user-generated outage reports to identify disruptions accurately.
Our platform is free to use, does not collect personal data, and is available to both the general public and trusted partners.
2. Use of the Platform
Using Geoblackout.com is completely free for end users.
When submitting an outage report, you may provide:
- The location of the issue,
- The type of problem,
- Optional comments, and
- The impacted operator.
Our algorithms analyze the volume and timing of reports to detect and locate potential outages.
These detections represent data-based hypotheses and should not be interpreted as confirmed outages.
We do not guarantee 100% accuracy or knowledge of the precise cause of any outage.
3. Data and Privacy
Geoblackout does not collect, store, or process any personal data from users.
All collected information is strictly technical and used solely to identify and map network issues.
No data is shared, sold, or transferred to third parties for commercial or analytical purposes.
For more details, please refer to our Privacy Policy (if applicable).
4. Professional Services and Partnerships
In addition to the public platform, Geoblackout offers:
- A free detection tool for trusted web or mobile partners whose users may benefit from real-time outage information.
- A professional SaaS solution, called GBO Pro, designed for telecommunications operators to monitor network performance and enhance customer support.
GBO Pro is a paid service subject to separate commercial terms and conditions.
5. Intellectual Property
All content available on Geoblackout.com, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and software, is the exclusive property of Geoblackout, unless otherwise stated.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, display, or use any content from the Website without prior written authorization from Geoblackout.
All rights reserved.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and all related services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
While we strive to ensure accuracy and reliability, Geoblackout makes no warranties or representations regarding:
- The accuracy or completeness of outage reports,
- The continuous availability of the Website, or
- The absence of errors, interruptions, or defects.
Users acknowledge that outage data is informational only and should not be relied upon for emergency or operational decisions.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Geoblackout shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from:
- The use or inability to use the Website,
- Reliance on data or outage reports, or
- Any temporary or permanent service disruption.
8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of France.
In the event of a dispute, and where no amicable settlement can be reached, the courts of Paris, France, shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
9. Contact Information
For questions, comments, or legal inquiries, please contact:
📧 [email protected]
📮 Geoblackout – 60 rue François Ier, 75008 Paris, France