Terms of Service

Last updated: October 1, 2024

Agreement to Terms

By accessing our website and using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access our services.

These Terms and Conditions apply to all users of GIS Utils, including users of our GIS tools and purchasers of our location datasets.

License and Dataset Usage

Purchased Datasets

Upon purchasing a dataset, you are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

  • Use the data for your business or research purposes
  • Incorporate the data into your internal analyses
  • Create derivative works for your internal use

You may not:

  • Resell or redistribute the datasets
  • Share access to the datasets with unauthorized users
  • Remove or alter any copyright notices
  • Use the data in a way that suggests we endorse your product or service

GIS Tools

Our GIS tools are provided for your use under the following conditions:

  • Tools are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind
  • We reserve the right to modify or discontinue tools at any time
  • Usage is subject to fair use policies
  • You may not attempt to reverse engineer or modify the tools

Purchases and Payments

  • • All payments are processed securely through Stripe
  • • Prices are listed in the specified currency and may be subject to change
  • • Purchases are final and non-refundable unless required by law
  • • Dataset access links expire after 7 days from purchase
  • • You are responsible for downloading and securing your purchased data within the access period

Data Accuracy and Updates

While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date information:

  • All data is provided "as is" without warranty of accuracy
  • Dataset timestamps indicate the last verification date
  • We do not guarantee real-time accuracy of location data
  • Users should independently verify critical information

Updates to datasets are released periodically and require separate purchase. Previous versions are not automatically updated.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website, including but not limited to:

  • Dataset compilations and formats
  • GIS tools and algorithms
  • Website design and graphics
  • Documentation and guides

are the intellectual property of GIS Utils and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Limitation of Liability

GIS Utils shall not be liable for:

  • Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Decisions made based on our data or tools
  • Service interruptions or data access issues
  • Accuracy of location data in purchased datasets

Our total liability for any claims arising from our services shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific dataset or service in question.

Termination

We reserve the right to:

  • Terminate or suspend access to our services immediately without prior notice
  • Block access in case of suspected terms violation
  • Revoke dataset access for license violations

Upon termination, your right to use our services will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.