Terms of Use

By accessing and using this website and its associated tools, you agree to the following terms and conditions, which reflect the policies of the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the Desert Research Institute (DRI), and the State of California.

1. Informational Use Only

The content, data, and tools provided on this site are for informational and preliminary purposes only. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, the information may be subject to change without notice. If you intend to use this information for regulatory, legal, or operational purposes, you are solely responsible for verifying its accuracy and applicability with the appropriate regulatory authority.

2. No Warranty or Liability

CARB and DRI make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the data. All content is provided “as is.” CARB and DRI disclaim any liability for damages resulting from the use or misuse of the information provided, including but not limited to decisions involving public safety, regulatory compliance, or financial consequences.

3. Provisional Data Disclaimer

Datasets, analyses, and calculations presented here are provisional and may be subject to revision due to sensor disruptions, calibration adjustments, data transfer issues, or updates to processing algorithms. Users are advised to consider the provisional nature of this information before applying it to regulatory, planning, or other critical decisions.

4. Use, Distribution, and Modification

You may view, download, and use the content provided on this site for informational purposes only. Redistribution or modification of the content is permitted under the following conditions:

  • The content is not misrepresented or used in a misleading context.
  • No endorsement by CARB or DRI is implied.
  • Derivative works must clearly indicate any modifications and must not imply official status or approval.

Disclaimer: CARB and DRI do not assume any responsibility or liability for the use, redistribution, or modification of the content by third parties. Users are solely responsible for ensuring that any adapted or redistributed content is accurate, appropriate, and used in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

5. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Misuse the site or its tools in a way that could harm the system, its data, or other users.
  • Attempt unauthorized access to any part of the system.
  • Use the site in violation of any applicable laws or regulations.

6. Privacy and Data Collection

This website does not intentionally collect any personal information and does not use cookies or tracking technologies for advertising or user profiling purposes. Basic session cookies may be used to support essential site functionality, such as security and form submissions. These cookies do not store personal data and expire automatically after a session ends.

Users may access and use the site anonymously. No data is gathered that could personally identify individuals. Embedded third-party services (e.g., mapping layers or basemaps) may operate under their own privacy and cookie policies.

CARB and DRI are committed to protecting user privacy and operate this site in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the California Information Practices Act.

7. Changes to Terms

CARB and DRI reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any changes.