Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using BirdFYI (birdfyi.com), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Informational Purpose

BirdFYI provides ornithological information for educational and informational purposes only. The content is not intended as professional scientific advice. Always consult authoritative scientific resources and local wildlife authorities for critical research or conservation decisions.

Data Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, BirdFYI aggregates data from multiple scientific databases and makes no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the information. Species data, conservation statuses, and distribution maps may contain errors or become outdated. If you find inaccuracies, please contact us.

Intellectual Property

Original content created by BirdFYI (including design, illustrations, and editorial text) is protected by copyright. Species data is sourced from open-access databases under their respective licenses (CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC0). Attribution is provided on the About page.

API and Data Access

BirdFYI provides a public REST API and markdown endpoints for programmatic access. Fair use applies — excessive automated requests may be rate-limited. See the Developer Platform for details.

Limitation of Liability

BirdFYI is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for any damages arising from the use of or inability to use the site, including but not limited to decisions made based on information found here.

Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of BirdFYI after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.