Terms of service
Last updated November 6, 2026. These terms cover the VolcanoNow iOS app, this website and VolcanoNow text and call alerts, provided by Bababoi Lab.
The service
VolcanoNow shows the activity of Kīlauea volcano using public USGS information and webcam imagery, and can send alerts when that activity changes. It is provided as-is for general information. It is not an official warning system: always follow USGS, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and local emergency guidance.
Text and call alerts
- Program: VolcanoNow Kīlauea activity alerts.
- What you get: when Kīlauea begins erupting, one text followed by an automated voice call, only on the days you picked and at most once every 12 hours. Frequency varies, typically a few messages per month.
- Cost: message and data rates may apply.
- Opt out: reply STOP to any message, or cancel the alert in the app. You will get one confirmation and no further texts or calls.
- Help: reply HELP to any message, or email support@bababoi.app.
- Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Alerts can be delayed or missed, so do not rely on them for your safety.
How you sign up is described on the text alerts page. How we handle your data is in the privacy policy.
Posts and community guidelines
Signed-in users can post photos and short notes from viewing spots. Posts are public. By posting you agree that:
- You won't post objectionable content: nothing abusive, hateful, sexual, violent or dangerous, and no spam or advertising.
- You won't harass or threaten anyone, or post photos of strangers' faces or other people's private information.
- You only post photos you took or have the right to share.
There is no tolerance for objectionable content or abusive users. Anyone can report a post or block a user in the app. A post reported by several people is hidden right away; reports are reviewed, objectionable content is removed and users who break these guidelines are removed from VolcanoNow.
Liability
To the extent allowed by law, VolcanoNow is not liable for any loss or damage from using, or being unable to use, the app or its alerts.
Changes
We may update these terms. The date at the top shows the latest version.