Mapforge Terms of Service

Last updated: March 17, 2026

By using Mapforge, you agree to these terms. Please read them carefully.

Your Content and Permissions

You are only allowed to upload tracks, images and data that you created yourself or have permission to share. All uploaded material can become publicly available when you decide to share your map.

You retain ownership of your content. When you share or publish a map, you grant Mapforge a license to store, display, and distribute it as necessary to provide the service.

Prohibited Use

When using Mapforge, you must not:

• Upload illegal, harmful, or offensive content
• Violate copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights
• Upload malware, viruses, or malicious code
• Harass, abuse, or harm others
• Spam or send unsolicited promotional content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the service or other users' accounts

Service Availability

Mapforge is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We strive to keep the service available and reliable, but we:

• Do not guarantee uninterrupted access or uptime
• May modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time
• Are not liable for data loss or service interruptions
• Recommend you maintain backups of important data

Account Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms. You can delete your account at any time by contacting mapforge@mapforge.org. See our Privacy Policy for details on data deletion.

Privacy

Your privacy matters. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle your data.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Germany. The service is hosted in Germany by Hetzner, and all data is covered by the European Union's data protection regulations.

Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of Mapforge after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Contact us at mapforge@mapforge.org.