Terms of Service

Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to BodyVisualizer, a web application that helps you explore your body measurements through interactive 3D avatars powered by SMPL-based technology. By accessing or using BodyVisualizer, you agree to abide by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue using the service.

Use of the Service

BodyVisualizer provides sliders, presets, and visualization tools for body measurement insights. You agree to use the service only for lawful purposes, provide accurate measurement inputs, and comply with all local, national, and international regulations that apply to your use of body analytics.

User Accounts and Registration

1. Account Creation: Certain features (such as saving measurement presets) require an account. You must provide accurate and complete information during registration.

2. Account Security: You are responsible for safeguarding your credentials and for all actions taken under your account.

3. User Responsibilities: Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized use of your account or any security breach.

Content and Intellectual Property Rights

All content, algorithms, SMPL assets, visualizations, and interface elements provided through BodyVisualizer are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The BodyVisualizer platform is maintained by the Perceiving Systems group of the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems.

• You do not receive ownership of the underlying technology or models. You agree to respect the intellectual property rights of BodyVisualizer and its licensors.
• You retain ownership of any comments, measurement presets, or personal notes you store within the system, but grant us the rights necessary to operate, display, and back up that content.

Prohibited Activities

You must not:

• Reverse engineer or redistribute BodyVisualizer’s proprietary datasets or SMPL assets
• Upload malicious code or interfere with rendering performance or security
• Use the service to promote unhealthy or unlawful body standards
• Attempt to access another user’s saved measurements without authorization
• Circumvent any technical restrictions we put in place

Privacy and Data Collection

BodyVisualizer collects limited personal data to personalize your experience. This includes account credentials, optional saved measurements, usage analytics, and device diagnostics. Details about our data practices are described in the Privacy Policy.

Measurements, Plans, and Payments

• Some BodyVisualizer features may require credits or subscription plans.
• Pricing is subject to change; we will notify you before adjustments take effect.
• Unless mandated by law, completed purchases are non-refundable.
• You agree to pay any applicable charges using a valid payment method and to keep billing information current.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access at any time if you violate these terms, misuse measurement tools, or otherwise harm BodyVisualizer, other users, or third parties. You may also delete your account at any time within your profile settings.

Disclaimer of Warranties

BodyVisualizer is provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no guarantees about the precision of rendered body shapes or the suitability of measurement insights for medical, fitness, or therapeutic decisions.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the BodyVisualizer team and its affiliates are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of—or inability to use—the service, including decisions you make based on measurement outputs.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the BodyVisualizer team, its licensors, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the service or violation of these terms.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These terms are governed by the laws applicable to the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Disputes will be resolved through good-faith negotiations and, if necessary, binding arbitration or proceedings in the relevant courts.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. When we do, the revised version will be posted here with an updated effective date, and we will provide in-app notifications where appropriate. Continued use of BodyVisualizer after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these terms, please contact us at contact@bodyvisualizer.org.

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By using BodyVisualizer, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Thank you for exploring your body data with us!