Terms of Service

Effective August 19, 2026

Agreement

By downloading, installing, or using Stratus Transit ("Stratus," "the app"), you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the app. Stratus is operated by CloudPath, LLC ("we," "us," "our").

Service Description

Stratus displays real-time CTA bus and L departure information, and Metra commuter rail schedule and trip information, adjusted for your estimated travel time to nearby stops and stations. The app helps you determine which buses and trains you may be able to catch based on your current location and travel pace.

Not Affiliated with CTA or Metra

Stratus is an independent application developed by CloudPath, LLC. Stratus is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) or the Commuter Rail Division of the Regional Transportation Authority (Metra). Departure and alert data are provided by CTA's public Train Tracker, Bus Tracker, and Service Alerts APIs and displayed as-is. Metra rail data is provided by Metra's public GTFS Realtime API and displayed as-is; Stratus does not state or imply that Metra data is accurate, complete, or timely, and redistributes it through our own servers rather than directing you to fetch it from Metra directly.

Data Accuracy and Limitations

Departure times displayed in Stratus are estimates provided by CTA's Train Tracker and Bus Tracker systems, or by Metra's GTFS Realtime feed. You acknowledge and agree that:

  • Bus and train arrival and departure times are estimates, not guarantees.
  • Buses and trains may be delayed, cancelled, rerouted, or run on modified schedules without notice.
  • Travel time calculations are approximate and depend on factors including your pace, route, weather, and terrain.
  • The app's determination of whether you can "catch" a bus or train is advisory only.
  • Service alerts and elevator outage information are provided by CTA and may not reflect real-time conditions.
  • Metra schedule and trip data may not reflect real-time conditions.
  • Do not rely solely on Stratus for time-critical travel decisions.

Subscriptions

Stratus offers optional premium subscriptions that unlock additional features. By subscribing, you agree to the following:

  • Pricing: Monthly ($1.99/month) and Annual ($14.99/year) plans are available. Prices may change with notice.
  • Free trial: New subscribers may be eligible for a 14-day free trial. If you do not cancel before the trial ends, you will be charged for the selected plan.
  • Auto-renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal date.
  • Payment: All payments are processed by Apple through the App Store. CloudPath, LLC does not handle payment information.
  • Cancellation: You can cancel your subscription at any time through Settings > Subscriptions on your device. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. No partial refunds are provided.
  • Refunds: Refund requests are handled by Apple per their refund policy.

Trip Sharing

Stratus lets you share a live trip with other people by link. You are responsible for who you send a link to and for what they do with it. Anyone holding the link can see the line you are riding, the vehicle's position, the stops remaining and the stop where you are getting off, without an account and without the app. Do not share a trip on behalf of someone else without their knowledge.

A shared page depends on the same CTA and Metra feeds as the app and carries the same limits: positions and arrival estimates are estimates, not guarantees, and the page may be unavailable or out of date. Anyone relying on a shared trip is relying on the same advisory information you are.

App Store and Apple

Stratus is licensed, not sold, to you for use only under these Terms. These Terms are between you and CloudPath, LLC only, and not with Apple Inc. ("Apple"). CloudPath, LLC — not Apple — is solely responsible for Stratus and its content. You acknowledge and agree that:

  • Maintenance and support: Apple has no obligation to furnish any maintenance or support services for Stratus.
  • Warranty: If Stratus fails to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple, and Apple will refund the purchase price (if any) for the app; to the maximum extent permitted by law, Apple has no other warranty obligation with respect to Stratus.
  • Claims: CloudPath, LLC, not Apple, is responsible for addressing any claims relating to Stratus, including product-liability claims, claims that the app fails to conform to any legal or regulatory requirement, claims arising under consumer-protection or similar law, and any third-party claim that the app infringes that party's intellectual-property rights.
  • Legal compliance: You represent and warrant that you are not located in a country subject to a U.S. Government embargo or designated as a "terrorist supporting" country, and that you are not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties.
  • Third-party beneficiary: Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and, upon your acceptance, have the right (and are deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce these Terms against you.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble the app
  • Use the app for any unlawful purpose
  • Interfere with or disrupt the app's servers or networks
  • Scrape, harvest, or redistribute data obtained through the app

Intellectual Property

Stratus and all associated content, design, and code are the property of CloudPath, LLC. CTA bus, train, and service alert data are the property of the Chicago Transit Authority and are used in accordance with CTA's Developer License Agreement and Trademark Guidelines for Developers. CTA route names, line colors, and trademarks remain the property of the Chicago Transit Authority. Data provided by Chicago Transit Authority.

Metra rail data, including schedules, arrival information, fare information, and related trademarks and service marks, is the property of Metra and is used under Metra's GTFS Realtime API Key Request License Agreement. Metra trademarks and copyrighted materials may not be used in association with this data except as permitted by that agreement. Data provided by Metra.

Station entrance and elevator coordinate data is © OpenStreetMap contributors and is used under the Open Database License v1.0 (ODbL). The full license is available at opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0.

Service Availability

We strive to keep Stratus available and functioning, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted service. The app depends on CTA's Train Tracker, Bus Tracker, and Service Alerts APIs and Metra's GTFS Realtime API, any of which CTA or Metra may modify or discontinue at any time. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue Stratus at any time without notice.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, CloudPath, LLC and its officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of Stratus, including but not limited to:

  • Missed buses, trains, or transportation connections
  • Inaccurate departure times or travel estimates
  • Service interruptions or data unavailability
  • Any decisions made based on information provided by the app

Stratus is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CloudPath, LLC, the Chicago Transit Authority, and Metra from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the app or violation of these Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Cook County, Illinois.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of Stratus after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at:
support@ridestratus.com

CloudPath, LLC
Chicago, Illinois