AIM@SHAPE General License for Shapes Applicable terms ---------------- This is the general AIM@SHAPE license applicable to models in the Shape Repository. It should be noted that each model is a representation of, and is distinct from, a shape, whether physical or imaginary. While the shape may be subject to its own terms, the terms governing the model you are about to download are described herein. For some models, the owners have defined specific licenses. The terms and conditions laid down in these licenses are in addition to the terms prescribed here, and are to be adhered to strictly when using such models. Acknowledgements ---------------- When including models from the Shape Repository in your website or research work, or when using them for other purposes allowed by the terms described herein, the AIM@SHAPE project and the model owner must be acknowledged as the sources of the models, for example with the phrase, "... model is provided courtesy of by the AIM@SHAPE Shape Repository." Information on is present in the accompanying metadata files and, where present, owner licenses. Metadata -------- Each model is accompanied by its metadata file. Please keep this file with the model as it contains important information about the model. Please let us know if you find any errors in the metadata. (Im)proper use -------------- Some models in the Shape Repository represent artifacts of religious, cultural and/or historical significance, e.g. the Max Planck model. Such models have been entrusted to the Shape Repository under the hope that they will be used respectfully and conscientiously. Please refrain from conducting experiments on them that may be rash or insensitive to people's feelings. Such experiments include, but are not limited to, morphing, animation, boolean operations, simulations of burning, breaking, exploding and melting. Models in the Shape Repository are made freely available for research and non-commercial purposes only. Use of these models for commercial purposes is permitted only after the express approval of the Shape Repository and the onwner has been obtained. Please contact us using the webform on our site in this regard.