Last Updated: August 15, 2026
General Disclaimer
BalloonStatus.com and the Balloon Status mobile application provide informational content only.
All information published on the website and in the app is provided in good faith for general informational purposes related to hot air balloon flight conditions, publicly available status updates, and weather-based predictions, primarily for Cappadocia.
While we aim to present useful and timely information, we make no representation or warranty, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, availability, or suitability of any content on the platform.
Any use of the information provided by BalloonStatus.com or the Balloon Status app is at your own risk.
Not an Official Source
BalloonStatus.com is not an official aviation authority, government body, balloon operator, booking platform, or travel agency.
We are not affiliated with:
- Government aviation agencies
- Civil aviation authorities
- Balloon flight operators
- Tour providers or booking companies
Any “official” status displayed on the platform is based on publicly available third-party information and is presented for convenience only.
Users should always verify flight status, departure details, weather suitability, and operational decisions directly with their balloon operator, booking provider, or the relevant official source.
Prediction Disclaimer
Our platform may display weather-based predictions and risk assessments, including examples such as:
- Likely Flying
- Moderate Risk
- High Cancellation Risk
These predictions are generated using weather-related data and internal interpretation logic, which may include factors such as:
- Wind speed
- Visibility
- Rain or precipitation
- Forecast conditions
- Internal scoring or assessment methods
These predictions are estimates only. They are not guarantees, promises, or official flight decisions.
Weather data provided by Open-Meteo under the CC BY 4.0 license.
Weather conditions can change quickly, operational factors may shift without notice, and final flight decisions are made only by authorized decision-makers, regulators, or flight operators.
You should not treat any prediction on this platform as a confirmed approval, cancellation, or operational instruction.
No Professional, Safety, or Travel Advice
The content provided on BalloonStatus.com and in the Balloon Status app is not professional advice of any kind.
It does not constitute:
- Travel advice
- Safety advice
- Legal advice
- Aviation advice
- Booking advice
- Official flight clearance or authorization
The information on this platform should not replace direct confirmation from official sources, balloon operators, or booking providers.
Users remain fully responsible for their own travel, scheduling, booking, timing, and related decisions.
Use at Your Own Risk
By using BalloonStatus.com or the Balloon Status app, you acknowledge and agree that:
- You use the platform voluntarily and at your own risk
- You are solely responsible for any decisions made based on the content provided
- You understand that balloon flights depend on weather, safety assessments, operational judgment, and official approvals
- Information on the platform may be delayed, incomplete, unavailable, or inaccurate at times
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we are not liable for any losses, damages, costs, or consequences arising from reliance on our platform, including but not limited to:
- Flight cancellations
- Delays
- Travel disruptions
- Missed bookings or missed experiences
- Additional expenses
- Financial loss
- Lost opportunities
- Inconvenience or disappointment
External Links and Third-Party Data
Our website and app may include or rely on:
- Weather data from third-party providers
- Publicly available official updates
- Links to external websites
- Embedded or referenced third-party content
We do not own or control third-party services or sources and do not guarantee their accuracy, availability, completeness, or reliability.
Any use of or reliance on third-party information, services, or websites is entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and policies of those third parties.
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We do not guarantee, endorse, or accept responsibility for the content, accuracy, claims, offers, or practices of any advertiser or third-party promotional content unless explicitly stated otherwise.
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We do not guarantee that the website, app, or any part of the service will:
- Always be available
- Be updated in real time
- Be uninterrupted
- Be error-free
- Be free from delays, outages, or technical issues
Temporary interruptions, delays, inaccuracies, or feature changes may occur without notice.
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If you do not agree with this Disclaimer, you should not use the website or app.
Updates to This Disclaimer
We may revise this Disclaimer from time to time.
When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the website or app after changes are posted means you accept the revised Disclaimer.
Affiliate Disclosure
Balloon Status participates in affiliate programs, including GetYourGuide and Headout. Booking links, booking buttons, and booking widgets across this website and our mobile app — including those shown on destination status pages — are affiliate placements: when you book an experience through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This never affects the status information we show. Flight status and forecasts are computed from weather data and official sources alone, and no booking partner has any influence on them.
Prices shown alongside ticket offers are indicative “from” prices provided for orientation and may not reflect current availability, dates, group sizes, or inclusions; the final price is always the one shown by the booking partner at checkout.
Contact
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