Terms of Service

Last updated: May 16, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using RoutePOV, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the service.

2. Service Description

RoutePOV allows users to upload GPX files to visualize routes from a first-person driving perspective on a 3D terrain map. The service is provided free of charge, “as is,” without any warranty, express or implied.

3. User Responsibilities

You agree to use the service only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe on the rights of others. You must not:

• Upload files containing malicious code or malware
• Attempt to disrupt, overload, or compromise the service
• Use the service to harass, stalk, or harm others
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code from the service

4. Intellectual Property

RoutePOV and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by RoutePOV and are protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. The map rendering is powered by open-source software (MapLibre GL) under its respective licenses.

5. User-Generated Content

You retain ownership of any GPX files you upload. By uploading, you grant us a temporary, non-exclusive license to process the data solely for the purpose of rendering your route on the map. We do not store, share, or republish your GPX data.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation or availability of the service, or the accuracy of map data, terrain elevation, or route visualization.

7. Limitation of Liability

RoutePOV shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the service. This includes, but is not limited to, inaccurate route visualization, navigation errors, or reliance on map data for real-world navigation.

8. Third-Party Map Data

Map data is provided by OpenStreetMap contributors and ArcGIS. RoutePOV does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of third-party map and imagery data. The service is not a substitute for professional navigation equipment or real-time GPS guidance.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time without notice. We may also terminate or restrict access to the service for violations of these terms.

10. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please open an issue on our GitHub repository.