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THIRD-PARTY API SERVICES DISCLAIMER
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: This software ("open-geodata-api") is a wrapper library that 
provides access to third-party geospatial data APIs. The author(s) and 
contributors of this software are NOT responsible for:

1. The availability, accuracy, or reliability of third-party API services
2. Any changes to third-party API terms of service or licensing
3. Any costs, fees, or charges imposed by third-party API providers
4. Any data licensing restrictions imposed by third-party providers
5. Any service interruptions, data losses, or damages resulting from third-party services

USE AT YOUR OWN RISK: Users of this software acknowledge that they use 
third-party APIs at their own risk and are solely responsible for compliance 
with all applicable terms of service, data licensing agreements, and usage 
policies of the underlying API providers.

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THIRD-PARTY API LICENSING NOTES
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This software integrates with the following third-party services. Users MUST
review and comply with their respective terms of service and licensing:

1. MICROSOFT PLANETARY COMPUTER
   - Provider: Microsoft Corporation
   - API License: Subject to Microsoft APIs Terms of Use
   - Data Licensing: Varies by dataset (often CC-BY-4.0, but check individual datasets)
   - Authentication: Required (free tier available)
   - Terms: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/legal/microsoft-apis/terms-of-use
   - Important: Some datasets may have specific attribution or usage requirements
   
2. ELEMENT84 EARTHSEARCH (AWS Open Data)
   - Provider: Element84 / Amazon Web Services
   - API License: Open access (no API key required)
   - Data Licensing: Varies by dataset (typically public domain or CC licenses)
   - Authentication: Not required for public datasets
   - AWS Open Data Terms: https://aws.amazon.com/opendata/terms/
   - Important: While API access is free, data usage may be subject to individual 
     dataset licensing terms

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USER RESPONSIBILITIES
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By using this software, you acknowledge and agree that:

1. You are responsible for reviewing and complying with all third-party API 
   terms of service and data licensing agreements

2. You will not hold the authors or contributors of this software liable for 
   any violations of third-party terms or licensing requirements

3. You understand that third-party API availability, performance, and terms 
   may change without notice

4. You are responsible for any costs or fees associated with third-party API usage

5. You will properly attribute data sources as required by individual dataset licenses

6. You understand that this software is provided "as-is" without any guarantees 
   of functionality, availability, or fitness for any particular purpose

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DATA LICENSING COMPLEXITY WARNING
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⚠️  CRITICAL NOTICE: Geospatial data licensing can be complex and varies 
significantly between datasets, even within the same API service.

Common licensing scenarios you may encounter:
- Public Domain (no restrictions)
- Creative Commons (CC-BY, CC-BY-SA, etc. - require attribution)
- Commercial restrictions (research/non-commercial use only)
- Government/institutional use restrictions
- Temporal restrictions (embargo periods)
- Geographic restrictions (country-specific licensing)

ALWAYS CHECK INDIVIDUAL DATASET LICENSING before using data in your projects.
The APIs may provide licensing information in dataset metadata, but it is YOUR
responsibility to verify and comply with these requirements.

Failure to comply with data licensing terms may result in legal consequences
that are entirely your responsibility.

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COMMERCIAL USE WARNING
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If you plan to use this software or accessed data for commercial purposes:

1. Verify that your intended use complies with all third-party API terms
2. Check individual dataset licenses for commercial use restrictions
3. Consider whether you need commercial API agreements with providers
4. Ensure proper data attribution and licensing compliance in your products
5. Consult with legal counsel if uncertain about licensing requirements

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RECOMMENDED BEST PRACTICES
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1. Always review API terms of service before using any third-party service
2. Check individual dataset metadata for specific licensing requirements
3. Implement proper error handling for API availability issues
4. Cache data appropriately while respecting API terms and data licensing
5. Provide proper attribution for all data sources in your applications
6. Monitor API usage to avoid exceeding rate limits or quotas
7. Keep your API credentials secure and never commit them to version control
8. Regularly review third-party terms for updates or changes

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SUPPORT AND LIABILITY LIMITATION
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This software is provided as an open-source tool to facilitate access to 
geospatial APIs. The authors provide no warranty, support, or guarantees.

For issues related to:
- Third-party API access: Contact the respective API provider
- Data licensing questions: Consult the dataset provider or legal counsel
- Software bugs: Submit issues to the project repository

The authors expressly disclaim all liability for any direct, indirect, 
incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of this 
software or third-party services accessed through it.

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Last Updated: 21-06-2025
License Version: 1.0
