This section covers the scope, effective date, and legal basis of the GeoAR.it Terms and Conditions.
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Effective Date & Agreement
- ๐ Effective Date: 26 June 2025
- ๐ GeoAR.it is a spatial AR platform operated by Ian Foster (UK-based solo developer).
- ๐ By accessing or using GeoAR.it, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not accept, you must not use the website or app.
This section explains intellectual property, licensing, and branding rights.
๐ง Intellectual Property and Licensing
- ๐ป All source code, software, assets, content, branding, and AI assistants (including “Geordie Genie”) are the sole IP of Ian Foster.
- ๐ You receive a personal, non-commercial, non-exclusive, revocable licence to view and interact with GeoAR.it content. No reuse, resale, decompiling, or reverse-engineering permitted.
- “GeoAR.it”, “MetARverse”, and “Geordie Genie” are ® registered trademarks protected under UK law.
- ๐งโ๏ธ The Geordie Genie logo is a ® registered trademark:

This section covers user-submitted content and deletion.
๐ User Content and Licensing
- ๐ท You retain full intellectual property rights to content you upload, post, or create on GeoAR.it.
- ๐ค By uploading content, you grant GeoAR.it a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to host, display, and distribute it solely for providing the service and improving user experience.
- ๐๏ธ You may delete your content at any time; deleted content will be removed from public view promptly, but may persist in system backups for up to 90 days, or longer as required by law or for legitimate operational reasons (e.g., to investigate misuse, resolve disputes, or comply with legal obligations).
- ๐ฅ Content you post to shared spaces (e.g., group journals, public AR notes) may remain accessible to others if not deleted by them.
This section sets out acceptable use and user conduct requirements.
โ๏ธ Acceptable Use and User Conduct
- ๐ซ Don’t exploit AR features unsafely (e.g., while driving or crossing roads).
- โ Don’t use AI features for defamatory, offensive, or misleading content.
- ๐ No data mining, scraping, or unauthorised server access.
- ๐ฎ Don’t use the app for unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious purposes.
- ๐ ๏ธ No modifying, hacking, or creating derivative works from the source or UI.
- ๐ก๏ธ No attempts to bypass security, harvest credentials, use automation/bots, or post harmful code.
- ๐ No impersonation, harassment, or illegal discrimination of others.
Access may be suspended or blocked for misuse or abuse. GeoAR.it reserves the right to terminate or restrict accounts at its sole discretion for breaches of these terms.
This section clarifies safety risks and liability regarding AR overlays and navigation.
๐ Augmented Reality and Safety Disclaimer
- ๐ถ๏ธ AR overlays may be inaccurate, delayed, or unresponsive due to device or environment limits.
- ๐ You must always remain aware of your physical surroundings.
- โ ๏ธ You are solely responsible for your safety when using AR features, especially in public or hazardous areas.
- ๐ GeoAR.it is not liable for injury, property damage, or disorientation arising from use of AR features.
This section outlines AI-generated content and the role of the Geordie Genie.
๐ง AI Content and Geordie Genie
- ๐ญ The Geordie Genie is an AI-driven virtual assistant for entertainment and guidance only.
- โ Ian Foster is not responsible for misunderstandings, errors, or emotional impact caused by AI responses.
- ๐ Decisions based on AI advice, jokes, or moods are at your own risk.
- ๐ก AI is not a substitute for professional advice (legal, medical, emotional, etc).
This section disclaims third-party data, plugin, and integration risks.
๐ Third-Party Integrations and External Data
- ๐ GeoAR.it integrates data from third parties (Ordnance Survey, Zoopla, BBC Ontologies, government open data, etc).
- ๐ฆ All third-party data is provided “as-is” with no warranty on availability or accuracy.
- ๐ Data may change or be removed by the provider at any time.
- ๐ Used under open data licences or public APIs as allowed.
- โ Ian Foster disclaims all liability for reliance on third-party data or services.
This section covers privacy, data protection, and user rights.
๐ Privacy and Data Protection
- ๐ GeoAR.it processes limited personal data (location, preferences) to enable AR and customisation.
- ๐ All processing is per UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
- ๐ซ No selling, renting, or sharing of personal data with third-party marketers.
- ๐ See the Privacy Policy for details.
This section limits platform liability for various use cases and errors.
โ๏ธ Limitation of Liability & Indemnity
- โ ๏ธ Ian Foster is not liable for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages from:
- ๐ฅ๏ธ Your use or misuse of the site/app.
- ๐บ๏ธ AR errors, malfunctions, or delays.
- ๐ง AI advice, overlay interpretations, or emotional impact of content.
- ๐ Third-party data or plugin failures.
- ๐ GeoAR.it is provided “as is” without guarantee of uninterrupted access or accuracy.
- โ๏ธ You agree to indemnify GeoAR.it and Ian Foster for any claims or damages arising from your breach of these Terms, your content, or your unlawful use of the platform.
This section clarifies the right to update or withdraw platform features and revoke access.
๐ Updates, Availability, and Termination
- ๐ GeoAR.it may update or suspend features at any time without notice.
- โ Access may be revoked for Terms breaches, with no refund or prior notice.
- ๐๏ธ You must delete local app copies if instructed.
- ๐ฃ If these Terms change materially, you will be notified (via the app, website, or email) at least 30 days in advance when practical.
This section details interoperability, standards, and risks with experimental Web3 features.
๐ Web3, DIDs and Interoperability
- ๐ GeoAR.it uses open standards: IEEE P2874 Spatial Web, W3C Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs), and Verifiable Credentials for spatial interoperability, digital identity, and agent interactions.
- ๐งช Digital identity and token features are experimental; use at your own risk.
- ๐ You are solely responsible for managi