# Terms of Use By using maps4fs, you agree to the following terms and conditions. *** ## Acceptable Use ### 1. Personal and Educational Use Maps4fs is intended for: * Personal projects and hobbies * Educational purposes and learning * Non-commercial community projects * Free sharing within the Farming Simulator community ### 2. Attribution Requirements When sharing maps or modified versions of maps4fs, you must: * Credit the original author (iwatkot) * Link to the official repository: * Indicate if you made any changes to the original ### 3. No Warranty Maps4fs is provided **"as-is"** without any warranties of any kind, including but not limited to: * Fitness for a particular purpose * Merchantability * Non-infringement * Accuracy or reliability **You use maps4fs entirely at your own risk.** ### 4. Third-Party Data Sources and Licensing **IMPORTANT**: Maps4fs uses data from various third-party sources to generate maps. **Maps4fs does NOT add, remove, or modify any licensing restrictions on the generated content.** #### Data Sources Used by Maps4fs: 1. **Digital Terrain Model (DTM/DEM) Data** * Sources: SRTM, ASTER, ALOS, and other elevation data providers * Each source has its own license and terms * Restrictions vary by source and region 2. **OpenStreetMap (OSM) Data** * License: ODbL (Open Database License) * Requires attribution when using OSM data * Has specific requirements for derived works 3. **Farming Simulator / Giants Engine** * Subject to Giants Software's Terms of Service * EULA restrictions apply * Modding guidelines must be followed #### Your Responsibility **YOU are solely responsible for:** * ✅ **Checking the license** of each data source you use * ✅ **Understanding the restrictions** of each data provider * ✅ **Complying with all applicable licenses** (DTM, OSM, Giants Engine, etc.) * ✅ **Providing proper attribution** where required * ✅ **Respecting usage restrictions** imposed by data providers * ✅ **Resolving any licensing conflicts** between different data sources **Maps4fs does NOT:** * ❌ Clear or remove licenses from source data * ❌ Grant you rights to third-party data * ❌ Assume responsibility for your compliance * ❌ Provide legal advice on data usage * ❌ Guarantee compatibility between different licenses #### Before Generating a Map You **MUST**: 1. **Verify DTM/DEM License**: Check the license for the elevation data source you're using 2. **Review OSM License**: Understand ODbL requirements if using OpenStreetMap data 3. **Check Giants Software Terms**: Ensure compliance with Farming Simulator's modding policies 4. **Resolve Conflicts**: If licenses conflict, you must resolve them or choose different sources #### After Generating a Map **The generated map inherits ALL restrictions from its source data.** You must: * Provide attribution for all data sources used * Comply with all applicable licenses * Respect any restrictions on commercial use, distribution, or modification * Not misrepresent the origin of the data **Example**: If your map uses OSM data (ODbL) and SRTM elevation data (public domain), your map must comply with ODbL requirements, including attribution and share-alike provisions. *** ## Prohibited Activities You may **NOT**: ### Commercial Restrictions * ❌ Sell maps created with maps4fs * ❌ Charge for map generation services * ❌ Use maps4fs in commercial products * ❌ Receive payment for maps4fs-related work ### Legal and Ethical Restrictions * ❌ Remove or obscure copyright notices * ❌ Claim maps4fs or derivative works as your own creation * ❌ Use maps4fs for illegal activities * ❌ Redistribute maps4fs under a different license * ❌ Misrepresent the source or authorship *** ## Modifications and Contributions ### Personal Modifications * ✅ You may modify the source code for your own use * ✅ You may create derivative works (non-commercial only) * ✅ Modified versions must clearly indicate changes from the original * ✅ Modified versions must retain the CC BY-NC 4.0 license ### Contributing to the Official Repository * ✅ Contributions are welcome and encouraged * ✅ All contributions must be compatible with CC BY-NC 4.0 * ✅ By contributing, you agree your code will be licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 * ✅ Follow the project's contribution guidelines *** ## Liability and Damages **No Liability**: The author (iwatkot) and contributors are not liable for: * Damages resulting from use or inability to use maps4fs * Loss of data or corrupted files * Issues with generated maps in Farming Simulator * Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages **Use at Your Own Risk**: You assume all risks associated with using maps4fs. *** ## Termination Your rights under these terms automatically terminate if you: * Violate the non-commercial restriction * Fail to provide proper attribution * Engage in prohibited activities * Breach any other term of use *** ## Changes to Terms The author reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. 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