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Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using Mapfolks

Last updated: January 1, 2026

Welcome to Mapfolks ("Mapfolks", "we", "us", or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Mapfolks website and services (the "Service").
By accessing or using Mapfolks, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. What Mapfolks Is

Mapfolks is a web-based service that allows users to:
  • Share generalized location information (such as country, region, or city)
  • View locations of approved connections on a map
  • Receive notifications based on proximity or location changes
Mapfolks does not provide real-time GPS tracking and does not share precise coordinates by default.

2. Eligibility

You must:
  • Be at least 16 years old (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction)
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
By using Mapfolks, you confirm that you meet these requirements.

3. Accounts and Authentication

To use certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:
  • Provide accurate and current information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activity under your account
You are responsible for safeguarding access tokens, email links, and third-party authentication methods (such as Google sign-in).

4. Location Data and Privacy

4.1 Location Sharing

  • You control what location level you share (country, region, city)
  • You choose who can see your location
  • You can revoke access at any time
Mapfolks does not:
  • Track movement history
  • Expose precise GPS coordinates by default
  • Sell location data
  • Share location data with third parties

4.2 Accuracy Disclaimer

Location data may be:
  • User-provided
  • Estimated from IP or browser signals
  • Outdated or inaccurate
You agree not to rely on Mapfolks for:
  • Emergency services
  • Safety-critical decisions
  • Legal, medical, or law-enforcement purposes

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:
  • Use Mapfolks to stalk, harass, or surveil others
  • Share another person's location without their consent
  • Attempt to bypass privacy, security, or access controls (exceptions: privacy/security bounty-related penetration testing)
  • Reverse engineer, scrape, or abuse the Service
  • Use the Service for illegal or malicious purposes
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these rules.

6. Invitations and Connections

  • Connections are explicit and mutual
  • Invitation links are personal and expire automatically
  • You are responsible for whom you invite
We are not responsible for consequences of sharing location access with others.

7. Third-Party Services

Mapfolks relies on third-party services (e.g., maps, authentication, email delivery).
We are not responsible for:
  • Downtime or errors caused by third-party providers
  • Changes in third-party APIs or policies
Your use of those services may be subject to their own terms.

8. Intellectual Property

All rights, title, and interest in Mapfolks—including:
  • Software
  • Design
  • Branding
  • Text and graphics
belong to Mapfolks or its licensors.
You may not copy, modify, or redistribute any part of the Service without permission.

9. User Content

You retain ownership of content you provide (such as team names or avatars).
By using the Service, you grant Mapfolks a limited, non-exclusive license to use that content solely to operate the Service.
We do not claim ownership of your personal data.

10. Service Availability

Mapfolks is provided "as is" and "as available."
We do not guarantee:
  • Continuous availability
  • Error-free operation
  • That the Service will meet all expectations
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time.

11. Termination

You may stop using Mapfolks at any time.
We may suspend or terminate your access if:
  • You violate these Terms
  • Your use creates legal or security risks
  • The Service is discontinued
Upon termination, your access to the Service will end.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law:
  • Mapfolks makes no warranties, express or implied
  • We disclaim warranties of fitness, accuracy, and reliability
Use the Service at your own risk.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Mapfolks shall not be liable for:
  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of data, profits, or opportunities
  • Harm resulting from shared or inaccurate location data
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Service (if any) in the last 12 months.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If changes are material, we will update the "Last updated" date.
Continued use of Mapfolks after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Mapfolks operates, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.