Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: June 10, 2025

Welcome to CSPNStar LLC, your Cosmic Star Path Network for astrotourism adventures! These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website, including our interactive map, celestial calendar, forums, and services like tour bookings or premium subscriptions. By accessing or using our site, you agree to these terms, so please read them carefully. We’ve kept it as clear as a starry night, but if you have questions, reach out using the contact details below. Let’s embark on this cosmic journey together!

Contact Information

CSPNStar LLC
Email: [email protected]
Address: 230 Vesey St, New York, NY 10281, US
Phone: +1 646-880-7649

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using our website (www.cspnstar.com), you agree to these Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy, Cookies Policy, and Refund Policy. If you don’t agree, please don’t use our site. We may update these terms from time to time—changes will be posted here with a new effective date. Continued use after updates means you accept them.

2. Use of the Website

Our site’s here to help you plan stargazing trips, from chasing the Perseids (August 12-14, 2025) to visiting observatories. Here’s how to use it responsibly:

Eligibility: You must be 13 or older to use our site. Under 18? Get a parent’s permission.

Permitted Use: Browse our map, check the 2025 calendar, post in forums, or book tours for personal, non-commercial use.

Prohibited Use: Don’t scrape our content, hack the site, post spam, or share illegal stuff. No reverse-engineering our map or calendar tools either.

Account Responsibility: If you create an account (e.g., for forums or subscriptions), keep your password safe. Notify us at [email protected] if you suspect unauthorized access.

3. Services Offered

We provide:

Interactive Map: Pinpoints dark sky spots (Bortle Scale 1-2) with user reviews and weather links.

2025 Celestial Calendar: Tracks events like the Geminids (December 13-14, 2025) and new moons (e.g., August 4-6, 2025).

Guides & Content: Articles on destinations (e.g., Uluru, Tromsø), astrophotography, and eco-friendly travel.

Forums: Share photos, reviews, or tips with our stargazing community.

Tour Bookings: Links to trusted third-party operators for stargazing tours or observatory visits.

Premium Subscriptions: Enhanced map features, exclusive guides, or ad-free access (monthly or annual plans).

Services may change—check our site for updates.

4. Third-Party Services

We link to third-party providers (e.g., tour operators, observatories, or eco-lodges) for bookings or external tools (e.g., Clear Outside for weather). Their terms, policies, and availability apply. We vet partners but aren’t liable for their actions, cancellations, or issues. Always review their policies before booking.

5. Payments and Refunds

Payments: For subscriptions or tour bookings, we use secure third-party processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). You’re responsible for providing accurate payment info.

Subscriptions: Monthly or annual plans auto-renew unless canceled. See our Refund Policy for details.

Tour Bookings: Payments go to third-party operators; their refund rules apply, though we outline general guidelines in our Refund Policy.

Taxes & Fees: Prices exclude taxes or booking fees, which may apply based on your location or the service.

6. User Content

Love sharing starry photos or dark sky reviews? Awesome! Here’s how it works:

Your Content: Forum posts, photos, or reviews you share are yours, but you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, store, and promote them on our site or social media (e.g., X).

Rules: Keep it respectful—no offensive, illegal, or infringing content. We may remove posts that violate this.

Accuracy: Ensure your reviews (e.g., of NamibRand) are honest. Don’t post fake stuff.

Removal: Want your content gone? Email [email protected], and we’ll handle it within 30 days.

7. Intellectual Property

All site content—our map, calendar, guides, logos, and design—is owned by CSPNStar LLC or our licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may:

Use content for personal stargazing planning.

Share excerpts on social media with credit to CSPNStar.

You may not:

Copy, sell, or distribute our content (e.g., guides or map data) without permission.

Use our logo or brand without written consent (email [email protected]).

8. Liability and Disclaimers

We’re passionate about stars, but we can’t guarantee every night’s clear or every tour’s perfect. Here’s the legal bit:

As-Is Service: Our site’s provided “as is.” We don’t guarantee it’s error-free or always available (e.g., during maintenance).

Accuracy: We strive for accurate info (e.g., dark sky locations, event dates), but weather, operator changes, or errors happen. Double-check with third parties.

Liability Limit: CSPNStar isn’t liable for damages from site use, third-party services, or inaccurate content, beyond what’s required by law. Our max liability is what you paid us in the last 12 months.

External Risks: Stargazing involves risks (e.g., wildlife in Big Bend, cold in Tromsø). Follow local guides and safety rules—we’re not responsible for accidents.

9. Termination

We hope you stick around, but:

Your Termination: Stop using the site or cancel your account anytime via your profile or by emailing [email protected].

Our Termination: We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these terms (e.g., spamming forums) or for legal reasons. We’ll notify you if possible.

Effect: Termination ends your access to premium features or forums but doesn’t affect your third-party bookings.

10. Governing Law and Disputes

These terms are governed by New York State law, US. Any disputes will be handled in New York courts, unless local laws (e.g., EU consumer rights) require otherwise. Let’s try to resolve issues first—email us at [email protected] before escalating.

11. Force Majeure

We’re not liable for delays or failures due to stuff beyond our control—like solar flares messing with servers, natural disasters, or global travel bans. We’ll do our best to keep the site running and notify you of issues.

12. Updates to Terms

We may update these terms as our site grows (e.g., new features for 2026). Changes will be posted here, with a new effective date. Major updates will trigger an email or site pop-up. Check back regularly—last updated June 10, 2025.

13. Contact Us

Questions about these terms or your stargazing plans? We’re here to help:
CSPNStar LLC
Email: [email protected]
Address: 230 Vesey St, New York, NY 10281, US
Phone: +1 646-880-7649

Thanks for joining the Cosmic Star Path Network. Now, let’s chase those stars and make 2025 a cosmic year!