Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 1, 2024

Welcome to 3D Filament Profiles. This site is a free resource built for the 3D printing community to share and discover information about filament materials. By using this website, you agree to these Terms of Service, which are designed to protect the integrity of this platform and the significant effort it takes to maintain it.

1. A Collaborative Effort

This platform exists thanks to the dedicated work of its creator and the contributions of the community. Maintaining and improving this site requires ongoing effort to keep the data accurate, accessible, and useful. By using this platform responsibly, you support the commitment behind it and help maintain a valuable resource for everyone.

2. Fair and Limited Use of Data

The data on this site is free for personal use directly related to 3D printing, but maintaining the hosting and infrastructure does incur ongoing costs. To preserve the collaborative spirit and ensure costs remain manageable:

  • No Scraping or Automated Tools – You may not create, use, or distribute any tools or scripts intended to scrape, copy, or clone the database in whole or in part.
  • No Redistribution – Sharing or repurposing the data outside of personal 3D printing projects is prohibited without prior written permission.
  • No Commercial Usage – Integrating the data into paid services or other commercial applications also requires explicit approval.
  • No Inappropriate Use – Submitting inaccurate, harmful, or inappropriate content is not allowed.

If you have a special project or commercial venture, we're open to collaboration. Please contact us to discuss an arrangement that helps cover any increased operational costs and keeps the resource sustainable for everyone.

3. Contributing to the Site

Contributions from users make this platform better for everyone. By adding or editing data, you grant us a royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive license to use, manage, and display your contributions as part of the database.

We reserve the right to moderate or remove content that is inaccurate, inappropriate, or violates these terms.

4. Affiliate Links

This site may include affiliate links (e.g., Amazon links). Any commissions earned are used solely to cover hosting and development costs. Thank you for supporting this project!

5. Protecting the Integrity of the Site

This site and its database represent a significant investment of time, effort, and cost to benefit the 3D printing community. Actions such as unauthorized scraping, cloning, replicating the database, or otherwise undermining the collaborative spirit and intended purpose of this site violate these Terms.

We reserve the right to take appropriate action if these Terms are violated, which may include:

  • Restricting or banning access to the site and its services.
  • Requesting that unauthorized use or redistribution of data be stopped immediately.
  • If necessary, pursuing further steps to protect the site's integrity, including legal action where applicable.

Our goal is to maintain a fair and welcoming resource for the community. Please respect the work that goes into this platform and reach out to us if you have questions or specific use cases to discuss.

6. Disclaimer

This site is provided "as-is" without warranties of any kind. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information is error-free. Use the information on this site at your own discretion.

7. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time to reflect improvements or changes to the platform. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions, suggestions, or requests, feel free to contact us on Reddit or our Github Issues page.

Thank you for respecting this resource and being a part of the 3D Filament Profiles community!