Terms of Service

We collect and use data in accordance with standard web practices and applicable privacy laws:

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By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive periodic emails from MuseumScan. The newsletter contains information about our projects, 3D scanning work, museum accessibility initiatives, and related content.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the newsletter at any time without prior notice. Content in the newsletter is provided for informational purposes only.

All 3D models, digital assets, and related files displayed on this website are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. All content distributed through our newsletter, including text, images, and other materials, is owned by MuseumScan or its licensors and may not be reproduced without permission.

General Rule: No Unauthorized Use

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no downloading, copying, redistribution, modification, or use of any 3D model files is permitted, whether for personal, educational, or commercial purposes.

Viewing models on this website is permitted for informational, educational, and portfolio reference only. Any other use requires express authorization from Museum Scan or the applicable rights holder.

Authorized Downloads on External Platforms

Some models may be made available for download on third-party platforms such as Thingiverse or Fab. Only models explicitly posted on those platforms may be used, and only under the specific license terms listed on the platform where they are hosted.

Those licenses may allow personal use, commercial use, or other permissions depending on the individual listing. Users are responsible for reviewing and complying with the license terms provided on those platforms.

No rights are granted for any models not explicitly made available for download under such licenses.

Client Work

All client work remains the property of the respective client. Client-owned models displayed on this website are shown with permission for educational and portfolio purposes only.

No download or reuse rights are granted to website visitors for client work.

Original Objects and Artwork

3D models are digital representations only and do not confer any rights in the original physical objects, artworks, artifacts, or collections depicted. All rights to original objects remain with their respective owners.

Reservation of Rights

All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Museum Scan. Unauthorized use of any 3D model files or digital assets may result in legal action.

You must be at least 13 years old (or 16 if in the EU) to use this website. By using our website, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. If you are under the required age, you may not use our website or services.

When using our website and services, you agree to:

• Not download, copy, or use any 3D model files unless explicitly authorized
• Use only models made available on external platforms in accordance with those platforms' license terms
• Not attempt to download or use client work models (viewing only permitted)
• Respect the intellectual property rights of original artists and institutions
• Not use our services for any unlawful or prohibited activities
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data

The website and all content, materials, and digital assets made available through it are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.

Museum Scan disclaims all warranties, including without limitation warranties of accuracy, completeness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and suitability for any use.

You use this website and its content at your own risk. Museum Scan makes no representations regarding the reliability, quality, safety, legality, or outcomes of using any content, digital assets, or information made available on or through the website.

Museum Scan is not responsible for third-party websites, platforms, or content linked from this site, and access to such third-party resources is at your own risk.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Museum Scan shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of this website, its content, or any linked resources.

In no event shall Museum Scan's total liability for all claims relating to the website exceed the amount, if any, that you paid to Museum Scan for access to or use of the website.

We are not liable for any issues arising from the delivery, content, or functionality of emails sent through third-party service providers such as Beehiiv.

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of our website shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to the laying of venue in such courts.

Museum Scan reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website and services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the website will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms, which by their nature should survive termination, shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Museum Scan, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from:

• Your use of and access to our website and services
• Your violation of any term of these Terms
• Your violation of any third party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right
• Any claim that your use of our 3D models caused damage to a third party
• Any misuse of copyrighted material or intellectual property violations

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy for more information about how we collect, use, and protect your data.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

All rights not expressly granted in these Terms are reserved by Museum Scan. Nothing in these Terms shall be construed as granting you any rights or licenses to use our trademarks, service marks, or other intellectual property without our prior written consent.

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: