📜 Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using [Platform Name] ("Platform," "we," "us," "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms").

If you do not agree, you may not use the Platform.

2. Description of Service

The Platform is an online hosting service that allows users to upload, share, download, and distribute Blender files (.blend) and related digital assets ("Assets").

The Platform operates as a neutral hosting provider and intermediary service.

We do not pre-screen all uploaded content and do not endorse user-submitted Assets.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old (or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction) to use the Platform.

If acting on behalf of an entity, you represent you have authority to bind that entity.

4. User Accounts

Users are responsible for:

• Maintaining account security
• All activity under their account
• Providing accurate information

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

5. User Content & Licensing Representations

5.1 Ownership

Users retain ownership of uploaded Assets.

5.2 Required Rights

By uploading an Asset, you represent and warrant that:

• You own the content or
• You possess all necessary licenses, rights, permissions, and authorizations to distribute it

You further warrant that the Asset:

• Does not infringe copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, or other intellectual property rights
• Does not violate privacy or publicity rights
• Does not violate any applicable law

You are solely responsible for uploaded content.

6. License to Platform

By uploading Assets, you grant the Platform a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

• Host
• Store
• Reproduce
• Display
• Distribute
• Promote

the Asset solely for operating and promoting the Platform.

7. Blender File Security & Embedded Python Scripts

7.1 Security Warning

Blender (.blend) files may contain embedded Python scripts capable of executing code upon opening.

By downloading or opening any Asset, you acknowledge:

• Embedded Python scripts may execute automatically depending on your Blender settings.
• Scripts may access system resources, modify files, or perform other actions.
• The Platform does not review or guarantee that uploaded files are free from malicious code.

Users are strongly advised to:

• Disable Blender's "Auto Run Python Scripts" feature before opening downloaded files.
• Review files in a secure or sandboxed environment.
• Enable script execution only if the source is trusted.

All downloads are at your own risk.

7.2 Prohibition on Malicious Code

You may not upload any Asset that:

• Contains malware, spyware, trojans, ransomware, or viruses
• Contains intentionally harmful or obfuscated scripts
• Attempts unauthorized access to systems or data
• Executes harmful code without clear disclosure

We may remove such content immediately and terminate accounts.

8. Content Standards & Quality Control

You may not upload:

• Spam
• Mass-generated or automated bulk content
• Duplicate or near-duplicate Assets
• Placeholder or empty files
• Misleading descriptions
• "Zero-effort" or low-value content uploaded without meaningful purpose

The Platform reserves sole discretion to remove content deemed:

• Low-quality
• Spam-like
• Abusive
• Harmful to platform integrity

We are not obligated to justify quality-based removal decisions.

9. Copyright Policy (DMCA – United States)

We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. §512).

9.1 Designated Agent

DMCA notices must be sent to:

DMCA Agent:
[Legal Name]
[Address]
[Email]

9.2 Proper Notice Requirements

A valid DMCA notice must include:

• Signature of copyright owner or authorized agent
• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Identification of infringing material (URL required)
• Contact information
• Good-faith belief statement
• Statement under penalty of perjury that information is accurate

Upon receipt of a valid notice, we will:

• Remove or disable access to the material
• Notify the uploader

9.3 Counter-Notification

Users may submit a counter-notice containing:

• Signature
• Identification of removed content
• Statement under penalty of perjury of good-faith belief of mistake
• Consent to jurisdiction of U.S. Federal Court

We may restore content unless the complainant files court action within 10–14 business days.

9.4 Repeat Infringers

We terminate accounts of repeat copyright infringers.

10. EU Digital Services Act (DSA) Compliance

If you are located in the European Union, the following applies:

10.1 Notice and Action Mechanism

We provide an accessible electronic "Report" function on each Asset page.

Notices must include:

• Explanation of why content is illegal
• Exact URL/location
• Name and contact email
• Good-faith statement

Upon receiving sufficiently precise notice, we will act expeditiously to:

• Remove or disable access where legally required
• Inform the reporting party of the decision

10.2 Statement of Reasons

Where required under the DSA, we will provide affected users with a statement of reasons for content moderation decisions.

10.3 Internal Complaint Handling

Users in the EU may appeal content moderation decisions via:

[Insert Appeal Contact Email]

10.4 Trusted Flaggers

Where applicable, notices from designated Trusted Flaggers under EU law may receive priority handling.

11. Platform Liability Limitations

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• We act as a hosting intermediary service provider.
• We do not actively monitor all uploaded content.
• We are not liable for user-uploaded content.
• We are not responsible for copyright infringement committed by users.
• We are not liable for damages resulting from downloaded files.
• We are not liable for system damage, data loss, or security breaches caused by user content.

The Platform is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Platform, its operators, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, and expenses arising from:

• Your uploaded content
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your infringement of third-party rights
• Any damage caused by malicious or unsafe files you upload

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts for:

• Copyright infringement
• Malicious uploads
• Repeated policy violations
• Abuse of reporting systems

14. Governing Law

For U.S. users: governed by the laws of [Insert State].

For EU users: mandatory consumer protections of their Member State remain unaffected.

15. Modifications

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

16. Contact Information

Legal Contact:
[Insert Company Name]
[Insert Address]
[Insert Legal Email]