Terms of Service

1) Acceptance of terms

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using NUS-Maps (“the App”), you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, do not use the App.

If you are using the App on behalf of an organization, you represent you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2) What the app provides

NUS-Maps is a campus navigation app for the National University of Singapore (NUS). The App may provide features such as:

• Viewing campus maps and points of interest

• Navigation and route guidance

• Nearby stops and campus-related location browsing

• Optional reminders/notifications (if enabled)

The App is provided for general informational and navigation assistance. Features may change, be added, removed, or discontinued over time.

3) Eligibility

The App is not specifically directed to children under 13. By using the App, you represent that you can legally use apps under the laws that apply to you.

4) License to use the app

Subject to these Terms and applicable law, we grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, limited license to download and use the App for your own non-commercial use on devices you own or control.

All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

5) Acceptable use

You agree to use the App responsibly and not to:

• Reverse engineer, decompile, modify, translate, or attempt to extract source code, except where permitted by law

• Circumvent security features or access the App in an unauthorized way

• Use the App for unlawful purposes or to violate any applicable law or regulation

• Interfere with, disrupt, overload, or attempt to harm the App or any related systems

• Use the App to harass, threaten, or harm others

• Misuse the App in a way that could endanger yourself or others (e.g., unsafe navigation behavior)

6) Safety and common-sense use

Navigation and map information can be incorrect or outdated. You are responsible for your own decisions and safety when using the App. For example:

• Pay attention to your surroundings and traffic

• Follow local rules, signage, and access restrictions

• Do not rely on the App as your only source of directions in emergencies

• Routes may not account for construction, closures, restricted areas, weather, or hazards

7) Third-party services and content (Google Maps)

The App uses Google Maps SDK / Google Maps Platform to display maps and related functionality. Your use of Google-provided maps features may be subject to Google’s terms and policies.

Google Maps Platform Terms: https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/terms
Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

We are not responsible for third-party services, content, availability, or accuracy.

8) Permissions (location and notifications)

Some features are optional and require device permissions:

• Location permission (to show your live position and enable location-based navigation)

• Notification permission (to send reminders if you enable them)

You can enable or disable permissions anytime in your device settings (iOS or Android). If you deny permissions, the App may still work with reduced functionality.

9) Intellectual property

The App (including its design, branding, code, and non-user content) is owned by the developer and protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, distribute, sell, lease, sublicense, or commercially exploit the App or any portion of it unless you have written permission.

10) Feedback

If you provide suggestions, bug reports, or feedback, you grant us the right to use that feedback without restriction or compensation, unless prohibited by law.

11) Availability and changes to the app

We may update, modify, suspend, or discontinue the App (or any part of it) at any time, including to:

• Add, remove, or change features

• Address security, performance, or legal requirements

• Maintain compatibility with iOS/Android updates

• Limit access where necessary

We are not obligated to provide any specific feature or to continue providing the App indefinitely.

12) No warranties (“as is”)

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the App is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not guarantee that:

• Map data, routing, or campus information will be accurate, complete, or up to date

• Routes will always be optimal, safe, or available

• The App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or fully secure

13) Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business interruption arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the App.

Where liability cannot be excluded under applicable law, our total liability for all claims related to the App will be limited to the amount you paid for the App (if any) in the 12 months before the claim. (If you paid nothing, the limit is SGD $0 or the minimum allowed by law, as applicable.)

14) Indemnity

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the developer from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• Your misuse of the App

• Your violation of these Terms

• Your violation of any law or third-party rights

15) Termination

These Terms remain effective while you use the App. We may terminate or suspend your access if you materially violate these Terms or if required for legal or security reasons.

You may stop using the App at any time by uninstalling it.

16) Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Singapore, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore, except where applicable law provides otherwise.

17) Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make changes, we will update the “Effective date.” Continuing to use the App after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

18) Contact

Questions about these Terms: edward.zehua.zhang@gmail.com