A.V. Mapping Terms of Use

Effective Date: January 30, 2021 Last Updated: September 17, 2024

I. Preface

Welcome to "A.V. Mapping" (referred to as “the Site”). A.V. Mapping Co., LTD (referred to as the "the Company") provides AV Mapping services (referred to as "Services") under these terms of use (referred to as the "Terms"). By using the Services or the accompanying software (referred to as the "Software"), you agree to these Terms.

II. User, Member and Conditions of use

1. Definitions

  • Software: Any software or application developed by the Company and/or its affiliates, including updates and any auxiliary features.
  • User: Any person using the Site or Service, regardless of whether they have completed the membership registration process.
  • Member: A user who has completed the membership registration process. Members can be individuals with full legal capacity, or legal entities/group.
  • Registration process: The procedure of providing required personal information and documents necessary to create a membership account.
  • Membership account: An account with a password issued to a member after completing the registration process,verified by the Company.
  • Service: The editing application and software provided by the Company, allowing users to create or edit works, subject to the approval of the relevant copyright holders.

2. User responsibilities and obligations

The Company authorizes you to use the Software and Services in accordance with the Terms. In the event of illegal behavior or a breach of the Terms, the Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to the Software and Services without notice.

  • (1) Authentic Information

    You agree that all information you provide, including identity and contact details, is authentic and up-to-date. You shall not register membership in the name of a third person. Should any changes occur, you are responsible for updating your information promptly. Furthermore, the Company reserves the right to refuse or suspend the Services under the following circumstances, including but not limited: 1. Failure to provide the requested information. 2. Failure to provide the Information in the required format. 3. Submission of false or inaccurate Information. or 4. Failure to update Information immediately upon any changes that result in harm to the Company. If any of the above actions result in damages to a third party, you will be solely responsible for compensating the Company and the affected third party for any resulting damages.

  • (2) The Usage of Information Provided

    In order to provide comprehensive services, you acknowledge and agree with the Company to use the Information, including but not limited to identity or contact, for license process, cash flow services, trading transactions, and any marketing purposes.

  • (3) File Permission

    Without the Company’s express permission, you may not use files acquired from the Company on platforms accessible to multiple users.

  • (4) Compliance with Laws

    You agree to follow all relevant laws, regulations, and internet etiquette when using the Services or Software.. Prohibited activities include:

    • Impersonating any supervisor, employee, or affiliate of the Company.
    • Reproducing, altering, selling, licensing, or transferring the Company’s Software, or use its content for commercial or illegal purposes, including using it in any advertisements, text, link, or photos.
    • Transmitting or publishing content that includes violence, abuse, defamation, harassment, bullying, the infringement of a third party's reputation, pornography, offensive material, or any content prohibited by law.
    • Sending or publishing illegal information or links, including but not limited to pirated Software, illegal files, sale of weapons or drugs, false information, hoaxes, or content that promotes crimes or spreads viruses.
    • Manipulating data, inflating metrics, posting repetitive or false messages, infringing third-party rights, or abusing the use of the Site or Software.
    • Transmitting or publishing material that infringes upon any third party's intellectual property rights, such as trademarks, copyrights, patents, or other proprietary rights.
    • Publishing or sharing personal information of any third party without their prior consent, including names, phone numbers, addresses, letters, and personal photos.
    • Engaging in any modification, reverse engineering, or disassembly of the Services, Software, or Site, or disrupting other users' access to the platform, including spreading viruses or other harmful software.
    • Submitting false claims, objections, or engaging in fraudulent activities.
    • Committing any other acts determined by the Company to be a violation of the Terms or applicable laws.
    • Users are responsible for ensuring that their activities comply with the Terms, including the Human Rights and Criminal Exclusion Clauses. By using our Services, you agree to:
      • Use the platform in a lawful and respectful manner.
      • Not post or share content that violates the Terms or applicable laws.
      • Cooperate with any investigation into violations of the Terms.
  • (5) Member obligations and account
    • Your member account is for personal use only, and you may use Services or Software solely in accordance with the Terms. You are prohibited from reproducing, distributing, selling, or transmitting any content in violation of these Terms or applicable laws.
    • When accessing the Services, you will use the account ID and password issued by the Company or a designated third party (referred to as “ID”). The Company does not store your ID or password. Any actions performed through your account are presumed to be performed by you, and you bear full responsibility for any resulting damages. You are strictly prohibited from using the Services with an account or password that is not your own, including the use of another person's actual or fictitious credentials.

3. Member rights

Your right to use the Site is limited to the intellectual property rights explicitly granted by the Company and its licensors. The Company retains all rights to the Site, including but not limited to ownership, control over its content, and the exclusive right to edit, modify, and manage all aspects of the Site. This includes all copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights related to the Site and its content.

4. License granted by User and Member

  • (1) License Agreement

    When you use the Services to create works, you agree to grant the Company a license ( referred to as the “License”) to use those works. This License is for specific purposes, non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, non-sub-licensable, non-transferable, and worldwide. The License allows the Company to copy, adapt, record, distribute, publicly display, and publicly perform your works through any current or future technologies. You acknowledge and agree that the Company is not required to notify or compensate you for using the works under this License. Additionally, you waive any right to challenge the Company's use of the works in accordance with the rights granted by law.

  • (2) Waiver of Personality Rights and Indemnification for Co-Created Works

    You agree that when the Company uses your work in accordance with the Terms, you will not assert any personality rights or similar rights against the Company. Additionally, if your work involves a co-author, inventor, or any third party who has contributed to its creation, you agree to release the Company and its designated users from any claims or disputes arising from such contribution, including any costs with resolving complaints.

  • (3) Warranty of Ownership and Indemnity for Claims

    You warrant that the work you have licensed to the Company is your original creation. If there are any other contributors, you confirm that you have obtained their consent, and the work does not infringe on any third-party rights. In the event of any claim against the Company related to the use of your work, you agree to take full responsibility for resolving the issue, preventing any harm to the Company, and indemnifying the Company for any resulting damages.

5. Human Rights Clause

We are committed to upholding and advancing human rights in alignment with applicable laws and international standards. By using our Services, you agree not to:

  • Engage in, support, or promote any form of discrimination, harassment, or violence based on race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • Post, share, or distribute content that encourages or condones hate speech, extremism, or violence against any individual or group.
  • Participate in any activity that undermines the dignity, freedom, or rights of others, as recognized under international human rights laws.

5.1 Enforcement of Human Rights Clause

The Company reserves the right to monitor and review content shared on our platform. If we identify any violation of human rights, we may take corrective actions, which may include:

  • Removing the offending content immediately.
  • Suspending or terminating the violator’s account.
  • Reporting the violation to relevant authorities if required by law.

6. Criminal Exclusion Clause

Users of our Services are strictly prohibited from engaging in or facilitating any criminal activities through our platform. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Cybercrime: Unauthorized access to computer systems, hacking, phishing, spreading malware, or any activities that violate data security laws.
  • Fraud and Financial Crimes: Identity theft, money laundering, bribery, and any form of financial fraud.
  • Terrorism and Organized Crime: Promoting, supporting, or engaging in terrorism, organized crime, human trafficking, or smuggling.
  • Illegal Content: The creation, distribution, or possession of illegal content, including but not limited to child exploitation materials, counterfeit goods, or any content prohibited by law.

6.1 Enforcement of Criminal Exclusion Clause

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards criminal activities. If we determine that a User has violated this Criminal Exclusion Clause, we reserve the right to:

  • Immediately suspend or terminate the User's access to our Services.
  • Cooperate with law enforcement authorities by providing relevant information as required by law.
  • Pursue legal action, including seeking damages and injunctive relief to prevent further violations.

III. Privacy and personal data protection policy

We are committed to protecting your rights and personal data. Please review the following guidelines to safeguard your personal information. For more detailed information, please refer to the Company's Privacy Policy:

1. Protection of Personal Data

Avoid sharing your personal data or private information with third parties through the platform. We encourage users to take necessary precautions to keep their data secure.

2. Secure Use of Public and Shared Devices

When accessing our services on public or shared devices, we recommend logging out and clearing any personal data after use to maintain your privacy.

3. Compliance with EU AI Regulations

The Company’s software complies with European Union regulations regarding artificial intelligence (AI). These regulations prohibit the use of AI for certain high-risk activities, including but not limited to:

  • Cognitive behavioral manipulation.
  • Untargeted scraping of facial images.
  • Emotion recognition in workplace and educational environments.
  • Social scoring and classification of individuals.
  • Biometric categorization used to infer sensitive data.
  • Predictive policing.

The Company ensures that its technology does not exploit any vulnerabilities of individuals or groups based on age, disability, or socio-economic status in ways that could result in physical or psychological harm.

4. Commitment to Ethical AI Practices

The Company is committed to adhering to and promoting ethical AI practices. The Company ensures that its technology complies with all activities prohibited under the European Union's regulatory framework for AI.. In addition, the Company actively tracks developments in AI-related regulations to maintain compliance and regularly verifies that its software adheres to the highest legal and ethical standards.

IV. Intellectual property rights

1. Ownership and Usage Restrictions

All intellectual property rights, including any derivative rights related to Services, Software, content, text files and code (whether stored on physical media or in any other format), belong to the Company or its licensors who have granted license to the Company. Members are granted the right to use the Services and Software solely as outlined in these Terms.Any rights not expressly granted in this section are reserved by the Company to prevent potential disputes.

2. Prohibition on Copying and Removal of Anti-Theft Measures

You are strictly prohibited from copying, modifying or removing any part of the Software, Services, content, code or technology. Additionally, you may not bypass or disable any anti-theft measures or security features embedded within the Software or Services.

3. Intellectual Property Infringement Claims

If you believe that your intellectual property rights, or those of a licensor, have been infringed, please submit the relevant information in accordance with the Company’s Intellectual Property Protection Policy. The Company will review and respond to your claim in a timely manner, giving due process to the information provided.

V. Paid Services

1. Payment method:

The following payment methods are accepted for paid services:

  • Credit Card: Payment in circulating currency and cryptocurrencies. You authorize the Company to deduct payment from your credit card or cryptocurrency account based on the Services or Software you select.
  • Bank Transfer: Payments can be made in circulating currency through bank transfer.
  • Online Transfer: Payments are accepted using cryptocurrencies or NFTs.
  • Mail: Payments may be made with physical goods, barter items, or collateral.
  • Virtual Tokens: Points earned through platform activities can be used as a form of payment.

Please ensure that all payments are made in accordance with the accepted methods outlined above.

2. Rights and obligations

Payments for addressing such issues may involve methods such as Credit Card, Cryptocurrencies, Bank Transfer (payments in circulating currency), Online Transfer (using virtual currency or NFTs), Mail (physical goods, barter items, or collateral), or Virtual Tokens (points earned through activities on the platform).

  • (1) Authorization and Use of Credit Card and Cryptocurrency

    In regard to Authorization Use, you must use your own credit card for payments. If you use a credit card belonging to another individual (referred to as the "Actual Payer"), it is assumed that you have obtained authorization to use the card, and the Actual Payer is fully aware of the transaction.For the purpose of the Terms, both you and the Actual Payer are considered “Payers.”). Payers may inquire about the payment information, terminate the payment, or update their personal details as necessary. When using cryptocurrency as a payment method, you confirm that you have the proper authorization to use the cryptocurrency involved. You are solely responsible for any transactions made with your cryptocurrency wallet, and the Company is not liable for unauthorized use of your wallet or errors in transaction details.

  • (2) Handling of Payment Information in Case of Legal Violations

    If either you or the Actual payer has been reported by any third party of suspicion or actual legal violation, including fraudulent activities related to cryptocurrency transactions, the Company reserves the right to collect and process payment information as required by law. This includes both your and the Actual Payer's payment information and personal data, in accordance with this clause. You and the Actual Payer must ensure that your actions do not violate these terms or infringe upon the rights of third parties. Any violations will result in sole liability for damages caused. It is your responsibility to ensure that all transactions made through any payment method (e.g., credit card, cryptocurrency) comply with applicable laws and regulations.

  • (3) Right to Terminate Transactions Due to Payment Issues

    If a credit card or cryptocurrency payment fails due to expiration, loss, rejection by the bank, or other reasons, the Company reserves the right to terminate the transaction.

  • (4) Payer's Responsibility for Personal and Payment Information

    Payers must exercise due care and good faith in safeguarding personal and payment information, including credit card and cryptocurrency account details. If Payer negligently or intentionally disclose such information to third parties, resulting in unauthorized use or damages, the Payer will be solely responsible for any resulting losses.

  • (5) Company's Right to Deduct Payment Despite Dispute

    Even if there exist doubts regarding a payment, the Company retains the right to deduct the amount listed in the bill from the designated credit card or cryptocurrency account. Any overpayments or underpayments will be automatically adjusted in the next billing cycle.

  • (6) Changing Credit Card or Cryptocurrency account Information or Terminating Automatic Payments

    If you wish to change your designated credit card or cryptocurrency account account information or terminate the automatic payment, you must notify the Company's customer service center via phone or email. Changes will take effect starting with the next payment.

  • (7) Exclusion of Right to Cancel Payment within Seven Days

    In accordance with Clause 2, Paragraph 5, "Criteria for the Exceptions to the Termination of Transactions," once a service has been completed or authorized for deduction, the right to cancel within seven days under Consumer Protection Law Section 19 does not apply.

VI. Miscellaneous

1. Responsibilities of third party content providers and third-party service providers

  • (1) Third-Party Content Provider Liability

    You acknowledge and agree that the content provider is solely responsible for the content they provide. Any infringements caused by the content provider that result in damages to the user or third parties will be the responsibility of the content provider alone.

  • (2) Independence of Third-Party Service Providers

    You acknowledge and agree that the services, including Software or Services not directly provided by the Company, but offered by the third-party service providers, are independent from the Company. In the occurrence of any dispute, the third-party service provider will be solely liable for any damages or liabilities incurred.

2. Limitation of Liability

  • (1) Responsibility for Equipment and Internet Access

    All costs associated with accessing the Site, including equipment, internet access, mobile devices, and service plans, are the responsibility of the Member. The Company make no guarantee that the Site can be accessed by all wireless devices or plans, nor does it guarantee uninterrupted service from third-party wireless providers. Users are advised to confirm their service plan and fees with their wireless provider before use.

  • (2) Limitation of Liability for Damages

    To the extent permitted by law, the Company and its licensors are not liable for any damages, whether direct or indirect, foreseeable or unforeseeable, or for special, incidental, or consequential losses (including but not limited to business profits, business interruption, or loss of data).

  • (3) No Liability for Third-Party or User Actions

    The Company is not responsible for any damages caused by the intentional or negligence actions of content providers, hardware vendors, third-party service providers or any other users.

  • (4) Liability Disclaimer and Indemnity Obligation

    The Company shall not be held liable for any damages arising from the unlawful use of our Services by Users. Users agree to indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any claims or liabilities arising from violations of the Terms.

3. Modification and termination of Terms of use

  • (1) Right to Modify the Agreement

    The Company reserves the right to modify the Terms of the Terms at its sole discretion. The revised Terms will become effective after they are published on the Company's website. The Company will make a reasonable effort to notify users of significant changes. By continuing to use the services after modifications, you agree to the updated Terms. We may also amend the Terms to comply with evolving legal standards or to better serve our users. Significant changes will be communicated through our platform, and your continued use constitutes acceptance.

  • (2) Application of Terms to Updated Versions of the Site

    If the Company publishes a revised or updated version of the Site, the Terms will apply to the updated version unless explicitly stated otherwise.

  • (3) Precedence of Additional Provisions

    The Company reserves the right to publish additional provisions on the Company website. The additional provisions shall be regarded as part of this Terms. If there is a conflict between additional provision and the content of the Terms, the additional provision will take precedence.

  • (4) Termination

    We reserve the right to terminate the Terms and your access to our Services at any time, without notice, for any violation of the Terms, including the Human Rights and Criminal Exclusion Clauses.

4. Reporting Violations

Users are encouraged to report any content or behavior that violates the Terms. Reports can be made through our designated reporting system or by contacting our support team at [email protected] . All reports will be investigated promptly and confidentially, and appropriate actions will be taken based on the findings.

VII. Legal Jurisdiction

The Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of either:

  • 1. The Taiwan, Republic of China, for matters arising within or related to Taiwan. In such cases, any disputes, controversies, or claims arising out of or in connection with the Terms, including its validity, interpretation, performance, or termination, shall be exclusively subject to the jurisdiction of the Taipei District Court (台北地方法院) in Taiwan.
  • 2. The State of Delaware, United States of America, for matters arising within or related to the United States. In such cases, any disputes, controversies, or claims arising out of or in connection with the Terms shall be exclusively subject to the jurisdiction of the state or federal courts located in Delaware, United States of America.

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Contact Information:

For any questions or concerns regarding the Terms, please contact us at [email protected]

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The Company may modify, suspend or terminate the terms of Services or Software provided at any time.

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