# Terms of Service

_Last updated: July 10, 2026_

GeoLibre ("the app") is a free, open-source GIS application
developed by the OpenGeos community. By downloading, installing, or using
GeoLibre — including its desktop, web, and embedded builds — you agree to these
Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the app.

## The service

GeoLibre lets you view, create, analyze, and share geospatial data. It runs
locally on your device and does not require an account. Some optional features
connect to third-party services (for example basemap providers, geocoding
services, AI/LLM providers, and cloud data catalogs such as Google Earth Engine);
those features are described in our [Privacy Policy](privacy.md).

## License

GeoLibre is open-source software distributed under the MIT License, as published
in the project repository at
<https://github.com/opengeos/GeoLibre/blob/main/LICENSE>. Your use, modification,
and redistribution of the software are governed by that license. These Terms
supplement, and do not replace, the software license.

## Acceptable use

You agree to use GeoLibre lawfully and responsibly. In particular, you agree not
to:

- use the app to violate any applicable law or regulation, or to infringe the
  rights of others;
- use the app to access, store, or distribute data you are not authorized to
  use;
- misuse, overload, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to any third-party
  service that the app connects to, or use such a service in a way that breaches
  that service's own terms; or
- remove, disable, or circumvent any security or authentication mechanism in the
  app or the services it connects to.

## Google Earth Engine and other third-party services

Optional GeoLibre features let you authenticate with and access third-party
services, including **Google Earth Engine**, using your own credentials.

- When you connect to a third-party service, you do so under **your own account**
  with that provider, and your use is subject to **that provider's terms of
  service and privacy policy** in addition to these Terms. For Google Earth
  Engine, this includes the
  [Earth Engine Terms of Service](https://earthengine.google.com/terms/) and the
  [Google APIs Terms of Service](https://developers.google.com/terms).
- GeoLibre uses Google OAuth solely to obtain, on your behalf and with your
  consent, the access token needed to make Earth Engine requests you initiate.
  GeoLibre does not sell your data, and does not use Google user data for
  advertising or for any purpose other than providing the features you request.
  See the [Privacy Policy](privacy.md) for details on what is sent where.
- You are responsible for ensuring you have the necessary rights and quota to use
  any third-party service through the app, and for complying with that service's
  usage limits and licensing terms for the data you access.

GeoLibre does not control these third-party services and is not responsible for
their availability, content, or conduct.

## Your content

GeoLibre does not claim ownership of the data, files, or projects you open or
create with it. You retain all rights to your content. Most processing occurs
locally on your device. If you enable an online feature, such as real-time
collaboration or a third-party integration, applicable data may be transmitted
to that service as described in our [Privacy Policy](privacy.md). You are
responsible for backing up your content and for its lawful use.

## Disclaimer of warranties

GeoLibre is provided **"as is" and "as available", without warranties of any
kind**, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of
merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and
non-infringement. The developers do not warrant that the app will be
uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components, or that any analysis or
output it produces is accurate or fit for any particular purpose. You use the app
and rely on its output at your own risk.

## Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event shall the OpenGeos community,
the project maintainers, or contributors be liable for any indirect, incidental,
special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of data, profits, or
goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of (or inability to use)
GeoLibre, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

## Changes to the app and these Terms

GeoLibre is under active development, and features may be added, changed, or
removed at any time. We may also update these Terms from time to time. The
current version is always available at <https://geolibre.app/terms/>. Your
continued use of the app after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the
revised Terms.

## Contact

Questions about these Terms can be directed to the project at
<https://github.com/opengeos/GeoLibre/issues>.
