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🆓 Maps4FS is COMPLETELY FREE

Maps4fs is 100% FREE - now and forever. No exceptions.

What's FREE:

  • ✅ Public Web Application: Use maps4fs.xyz anytime, for free

  • ✅ Local Deployment: Install and run on your own computer for free

  • ✅ Source Code: Full access to all code on GitHub for free

  • ✅ All Features: No paid tiers, no premium features, no subscriptions

  • ✅ Map Generation: Generate unlimited maps for free

  • ✅ Updates: All future updates and improvements are free

NO Paid Features:

  • ❌ No paid versions - Everything is free

  • ❌ No paid deployments - Local installation is free

  • ❌ No premium accounts - All users have full access

  • ❌ No paid support - Community support is free

  • ❌ No subscriptions - No recurring charges ever

  • ❌ No hidden costs - Completely free, forever

🚨 If Someone Asks for Money - IT'S A SCAM

Anyone charging money for maps4fs, access to maps4fs, or features of maps4fs is committing FRAUD.

✅ Official Sources ONLY

Use or download maps4fs ONLY from these trusted locations:

1. Public Web Application (Easiest Option)

URL: https://maps4fs.xyz

  • ✅ No installation required - use directly in your browser

  • ✅ Free to use - no registration, no payment

  • ✅ Always up-to-date - latest version automatically

  • ✅ Full featured - all map generation capabilities

  • ✅ Official public deployment - maintained by iwatkot

2. GitHub Repository (Primary Source)

URL: https://github.com/iwatkot/maps4fs

  • ✅ Official source code

  • ✅ Latest releases

  • ✅ Complete documentation

  • ✅ Issue tracker and support

  • ✅ Local deployment instructions

3. Python Package Index (PyPI)

URL: https://pypi.org/project/maps4fs/

  • ✅ Python package installation: pip install maps4fs

  • ✅ Official PyPI package maintained by iwatkot

  • ✅ Verify package name is exactly maps4fs

4. Official Documentation

URL: https://maps4fs.gitbook.io/docs

  • ✅ User guides and tutorials

  • ✅ Technical documentation

  • ✅ Installation instructions

Verify the Author: The official repository owner and package maintainer is iwatkot.

🚨 SCAM WARNING

If Someone is Selling Maps4fs - IT'S A SCAM!

Maps4fs is completely free. Anyone charging money for it or for maps created with it is defrauding you.

Common Scam Scenarios

❌ Red Flags - Report These Immediately:

  1. Paid Software

    • Anyone selling "maps4fs premium"

    • Websites offering "paid versions" with extra features

    • Download sites charging for access

  2. Paid Maps

    • Anyone selling maps created with maps4fs

    • "Custom map generation services" for money

    • Patreon/subscription-based map access

  3. Unofficial Websites

    • File-sharing platforms (MediaFire, Mega, etc.)

    • Third-party download sites

    • Fake websites pretending to be maps4fs.xyz

    • Mirror sites claiming to be "official"

  4. Social Media Scams

    • Facebook/Discord accounts selling maps4fs content

    • Instagram/TikTok accounts offering "exclusive" paid versions

    • YouTube videos with paid download links

  5. Fake Support Services

    • Paid "technical support" for maps4fs

    • Paid "installation services"

    • Paid "troubleshooting" for issues

🛡️ Security Risks

Downloading maps4fs from unofficial sources exposes you to:

Malware Threats

  • Trojan Horses: Disguised as legitimate software

  • Viruses: Can damage your system

  • Ransomware: Encrypts your files and demands payment

  • Spyware: Monitors your activity without consent

Data Theft

  • Password Stealers: Captures login credentials

  • Credit Card Theft: Extracts financial information

  • Identity Theft: Steals personal data

  • Browser Hijacking: Redirects and tracks browsing

Other Risks

  • Cryptocurrency Miners: Uses your CPU/GPU without permission

  • Backdoors: Allows remote access to your computer

  • Keyloggers: Records everything you type

  • Botnet Recruitment: Uses your PC for attacks

Modified/Broken Code

  • Outdated versions with bugs

  • Disabled or broken features

  • No official support available

  • Incompatibility with Farming Simulator

✅ How to Verify Authenticity

Check #1: URL Verification

Only trust these exact URLs:

  • ✅ maps4fs.xyz (public web application)

  • ✅ github.com/iwatkot/maps4fs

  • ✅ pypi.org/project/maps4fs/

  • ✅ maps4fs.gitbook.io/docs

Check #2: Author Verification

  • ✅ GitHub username: iwatkot

  • ✅ PyPI package maintainer: iwatkot

  • ❌ Any other username is NOT official

Check #3: Price Check

  • ✅ Maps4fs is FREE - always

  • ❌ Any payment request = SCAM

  • ❌ "Donations required" = SCAM

Check #4: Package Name (Python)

When installing via pip:

pip install maps4fs  # ✅ Correct

❌ Any variation (maps-4-fs, maps_4fs_pro, etc.) is NOT official

Check #5: License Verification

  • ✅ Official license: CC BY-NC 4.0

  • ✅ Check LICENSE.md

  • ❌ Different license = modified/unofficial version

📢 Report Scams

Help protect the community by reporting scams!

What to Report

  • Websites selling maps4fs or related content

  • Social media accounts charging for maps

  • Fake download links or mirror sites

  • Malware-infected versions

  • Impersonation of the official project

How to Report

  1. GitHub Issues

  2. Include Details

    • Where you found it (website, social media, etc.)

    • What they're claiming or selling

    • Price they're charging (if applicable)

    • Any suspicious behavior

Your reports help us:

  • Warn other users

  • Take action against scammers

  • Protect the community

  • Keep maps4fs free and safe

💡 Stay Safe

Best Practices

  1. Bookmark Official Links: Save the official GitHub and documentation URLs

  2. Use Official Channels: Only download from GitHub or PyPI

  3. Verify Before Installing: Check the source before running any software

  4. Keep Antivirus Updated: Protect against malware

  5. Trust Your Instincts: If something feels wrong, it probably is

  6. Share This Information: Help others avoid scams

Remember

  • Maps4fs is FREE - now and forever

  • Official sources are safe and verified

  • Scammers target uninformed users

  • When in doubt, ask on the official GitHub

💬 Get Help & Report Issues

If you're unsure whether a source is legitimate or need help:

Primary Support Channels

  1. Discord Community (Recommended)

    • Join: https://discord.gg/Sj5QKKyE42

    • ✅ Fast community support

    • ✅ Real-time help from experienced users

    • ✅ Report scams and suspicious activity

    • ✅ General questions and discussions

  2. GitHub Issues

Official Resources

It's better to ask than to risk your security!

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