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: https://github.com/iwatkot/maps4fs
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:
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
OpenStreetMap (OSM) Data
License: ODbL (Open Database License)
Requires attribution when using OSM data
Has specific requirements for derived works
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:
Verify DTM/DEM License: Check the license for the elevation data source you're using
Review OSM License: Understand ODbL requirements if using OpenStreetMap data
Check Giants Software Terms: Ensure compliance with Farming Simulator's modding policies
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. Continued use of maps4fs after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
Questions or Concerns
For questions about these terms:
GitHub Issues: https://github.com/iwatkot/maps4fs/issues
Official Repository: https://github.com/iwatkot/maps4fs
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