Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using mapof.net ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time, and will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Effective Date" above.

2. Service Description

mapof.net provides a free online interactive city mapping service. The Service includes:

• Interactive maps for over 147,000 cities worldwide
• Direct URL-based city lookup
• City information including population, elevation, local time
• Fast, cached map and data delivery
• Continent-based city exploration

The Service is provided "as is" and is intended for educational and informational purposes only.

3. Acceptable Use Policy

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use mapof.net for:

• Personal educational purposes
• Academic research and study
• Professional reference
• General knowledge acquisition

3.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Use automated systems or software to extract city data or maps from the Service (scraping) without written permission
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Transmit viruses, malware, or any destructive code
• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to bypass any rate limiting or access controls
• Misrepresent the source of the map data or city information as your own

4. Content and Intellectual Property

4.1 City and Map Data

The city information, geographic data, and maps provided through mapof.net are compiled from various sources including GeoNames and are intended for reference purposes. While we strive for accuracy, data may vary and should be verified for critical applications.

4.2 Copyright and Attribution

The Service respects intellectual property rights. Content provided through mapof.net is either:

• Licensed for our use (OpenStreetMap, GeoNames)
• In the public domain
• Used under appropriate licenses for educational and informational purposes
• Originally created by our team

4.3 Your Use of Content

You may use city information and maps from mapof.net for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes. For any commercial use or large-scale reproduction, please contact us for permission.

When using our content in academic or professional work, we appreciate (but don't require) attribution to mapof.net.

5. Disclaimers and Limitations

5.1 Accuracy Disclaimer

While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy and reliability of our city data and maps, we cannot guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free. Geographic data changes constantly, and information may vary based on sources and update frequency.

5.2 No Professional Advice

The Service provides general geographic and city information and should not be considered as professional advice in any field, including but not limited to:

• Navigation or routing guidance
• Real estate or property decisions
• Travel planning or safety assessments
• Official geographic or demographic statistics

Always consult qualified professionals and official sources for critical decisions.

5.3 Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by mapof.net. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, mapof.net and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use the Service
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service
• Any errors or omissions in any content
• Any content obtained from the Service

7. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless mapof.net and its operators from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Service.

8. Service Modifications and Termination

8.1 Service Changes

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part thereof) with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

8.2 Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

9.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which mapof.net operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

9.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall first be attempted to be resolved through good faith negotiations. If resolution cannot be reached, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules.

10. General Provisions

10.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and mapof.net regarding the use of the Service, superseding any prior agreements.

10.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

10.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

10.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights under these Terms without restriction.

11. Accessibility

We are committed to making mapof.net accessible to all users. If you encounter any accessibility issues, please contact us so we can address them promptly.

12. Children's Use

mapof.net is an educational resource suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone, including children under 13. Parents and educators are encouraged to supervise young users exploring geography.