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License agreement & terms of use 1. Acceptance of Terms

By registering for and/or using the "Opossum" plugin on this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, including data handling practices, and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site and the plugin.



2. Description of Service

The "Opossum" plugin, developed by the Institute for Computational Design (ICD) at the University of Stuttgart, is designed for use with Grasshopper for Rhino to optimize designs based on specific parameters, such as the deformation of a truss under load. The plugin is available to users who register on this website and receive a free license key.



3. Registration and Data Use

To register, users must provide their email address. First name, last name, and institution are optional. This information is stored securely and used solely for the purpose of providing and improving the service and for occasional information or updates via email.



4. Data Protection

Personal information is securely processed by google firebase and stored on an encrypted server in Europe. IP addresses are logged temporarily to prevent malicious use and spamming and are deleted 60 minutes after the last signup activity.



5. Intellectual Property

The "Opossum" plugin is released under the GNU General Public License 3 and developed at the Institute for Computational Design (ICD), University of Stuttgart. The website and its content are protected by copyright.



6. License Grant

Upon registration, users are granted a free license key to use the "Opossum" plugin for personal and commercial purposes in accordance with these terms.



7. Termination

The license to use the "Opossum" plugin may be terminated at any time without notice.



8. Disclaimer

The "Opossum" plugin and website are provided 'as is', without any warranty of any kind. The Institute for Computational Design at the University of Stuttgart disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.



9. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the Institute for Computational Design at the University of Stuttgart be liable for any damages arising out of the use or inability to use the "Opossum" plugin or the website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.



10. Changes to Terms

These terms of use may be revised at any time without notice. By using this website and plugin, you agree to be bound by the current version of these Terms of Use.



11. Governing Law

This agreement and any disputes arising out of or related to the service provided by the "Opossum" plugin shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
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