✅ Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using TopoMiller, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our services.

🎯 Description of Service

TopoMiller provides a web-based platform that allows users to:

• • Select geographic regions using interactive maps
• • Generate 3D topographic relief models from elevation data
• • Export STL files suitable for CNC milling and 3D printing
• • Save and manage topography projects
• • Access documentation and tutorials

👤 User Accounts

Account Creation

• • You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
• • You must provide accurate and complete information
• • You are responsible for maintaining account security
• • You must not share your account credentials
• • One account per person; no multiple accounts

Account Security

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You must:

• • Use a strong, unique password
• • Immediately notify us of any unauthorized access
• • Not allow others to use your account
• • Sign out when using shared devices

📊 Usage Limits and Fair Use

Fair Use Policy

You agree to use TopoMiller responsibly and not to:

• • Abuse, overload, or disrupt our servers or services
• • Use automated tools to scrape or harvest data
• • Circumvent usage limits or access restrictions
• • Create multiple accounts to exceed limits
• • Use the service for any illegal purpose

📄 Generated Content and Ownership

Your Content

You retain ownership of STL files and projects you create using TopoMiller. You are free to:

• • Use generated STL files for personal or commercial purposes
• • Modify, distribute, or sell physical items created from your STL files
• • Share your STL files with others

Our Intellectual Property

TopoMiller retains all rights to:

• • The TopoMiller application, code, and technology
• • TopoMiller branding, logos, and trademarks
• • Documentation, tutorials, and educational content

Attribution

While not required, we appreciate attribution when sharing STL files or physical carvings created with TopoMiller (e.g., "Created with TopoMiller").

🌍 Data Sources and Accuracy

TopoMiller uses publicly available elevation data from sources including:

• • USGS 3DEP (United States Geological Survey)
• • AWS Terrain Tiles
• • ALOS World 3D (AW3D30)
• • Google Elevation API

🚫 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• • Infringe on intellectual property rights
• • Transmit malicious code or viruses
• • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• • Reverse engineer or decompile our application
• • Use the service to harm, harass, or threaten others
• • Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
• • Resell or redistribute TopoMiller's services without permission

💳 Payments and Donations

TopoMiller is currently free to use within usage limits. Optional donations are processed through Stripe:

• • Donations are voluntary and non-refundable
• • Donations do not grant additional features or usage limits
• • We do not store payment card information
• • All transactions are processed securely by Stripe

🔄 Service Availability

Uptime

We strive to provide reliable service, but TopoMiller is provided "as-is" without uptime guarantees. We may:

• • Perform scheduled maintenance with advance notice
• • Experience unplanned downtime due to technical issues
• • Modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time

Changes to Service

We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue TopoMiller (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable for any changes, suspension, or discontinuation of the service.

⚖️ Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• • TopoMiller is provided "as-is" without warranties of any kind
• • We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the service
• • We are not responsible for data loss, equipment damage, or business interruption
• • Our total liability shall not exceed $100 or the amount you paid us (whichever is less)

🛡️ Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless TopoMiller, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of others.

⏹️ Termination

Termination by You

You may delete your account at any time. Upon deletion:

• • Your personal data will be deleted within 30 days
• • Your projects and export history will be removed
• • You will lose access to all account features

Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

• • Violate these Terms of Service
• • Engage in abusive or fraudulent behavior
• • Pose a security risk to our service or users
• • Fail to comply with applicable laws

🔄 Business Transfers and Changes of Ownership

TopoMiller reserves the right to transfer, sell, or assign these Terms, our services, and user accounts in connection with business transitions:

Permitted Transfers

• • Mergers and Acquisitions: We may merge with or be acquired by another company, transferring all user accounts and data to the acquiring entity.
• • Asset Sales: We may sell or transfer TopoMiller's assets, technology, and user base to another party.
• • Business Restructuring: We may reorganize our business structure, transferring services to a new legal entity.
• • Strategic Partnerships: We may enter into partnerships, joint ventures, or profit-sharing arrangements that involve transferring or sharing user data with trusted partners.

Your Rights

In the event of a business transfer:

• • You will be notified via email at least 30 days before the transfer
• • The acquiring entity will be bound by these Terms unless you agree to new terms
• • You have the right to delete your account before the transfer completes
• • Your data will be handled according to our Privacy Policy

🔗 Third-Party Links and Services

TopoMiller may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., data providers, authentication services). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.

📍 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which TopoMiller operates, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of that jurisdiction.

✏️ Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be announced via email or in-app notification. Continued use of TopoMiller after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

💬 Dispute Resolution

If you have a dispute with TopoMiller, we encourage you to contact us first to seek informal resolution:

We will work in good faith to resolve any concerns. If informal resolution fails, disputes may be subject to binding arbitration or small claims court.

📋 Miscellaneous

• • Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
• • Entire Agreement: These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and TopoMiller.
• • No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver.
• • Assignment: You may not assign these Terms; we may assign them without restriction.

📬 Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us: