These Terms of Use apply to all web-based tools, data services, backend APIs, mapping systems, data visualization platforms, algorithmic models, 3D generators, file conversion tools, and data processing interfaces provided by The Sound of Evolution (collectively referred to as “the Service”). All website functions provided through The Sound of Evolution website, its subdomains, plugins, embedded tools, or related technologies are governed by these Terms.

By accessing or using the Service in any manner, users acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to comply with the following provisions.

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I. Scope of Authorization and Usage Restrictions

1. The Service is provided solely for browsing, querying, interacting with, or engaging in reasonable non-commercial use within the official website of The Sound of Evolution and its officially provided interfaces.

2. Without prior written permission from this platform, users may not in any manner extract, download, screenshot, reproduce, or publicly redistribute any data, interfaces, algorithmic results, backend program behaviors, visualization outputs, or derivative content from the Service, including but not limited to:

● Extracting, downloading, or capturing screenshots for public redistribution

● Storing or hosting the data on external websites, applications, or cloud systems

● Reusing the Service through technologies such as iframe embedding, API wrapping, or database synchronization

● Integrating the Service into third-party services, research platforms, analytical tools, or commercial systems

3. Users may not access the Service using crawlers, scripts, automated tools, batch extraction processes, or proxy servers, regardless of whether the purpose is research, statistical analysis, testing, model training, commercial analysis, or any other activity.

4. Unauthorized automated access, reconstruction of data, or redistribution of the Service constitutes infringement upon the intellectual property and operational rights of this platform.

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II. Intellectual Property Rights

1. The organization of data, analytical models, geographic annotation workflows, backend source code, database architecture, parameter structures, visualization logic, 3D computational systems, algorithm designs, and interface presentation of the Service are the property of The Sound of Evolution or the respective credited authors.

2. Without authorization, users may not:

● Deconstruct, imitate, or reverse engineer the system

● Analyze API request logic, parameter structures, or response formats

● Reconstruct databases, generate substitute datasets, or create derivative works

3. Any extraction and repackaging of platform data for redistribution or public publication will be considered an act of infringement.

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III. Legal Liability

If a user interferes with the operation of the Service, extracts data without authorization, or attempts access through identity spoofing (such as impersonating Googlebot), the platform reserves the right to take the following actions:

1. Track access behavior and preserve relevant evidence

2. Seek civil damages through the courts

3. File criminal complaints with law enforcement authorities (for example, unauthorized access to computer systems)

The platform may claim compensation for damages resulting from unauthorized acquisition or distribution of data, including but not limited to risks of data leakage, reputational harm, service disruption, operational losses, and additional technical costs.

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IV. Limitation of Liability

1. The Service may involve automated data parsing, publicly available third-party data sources, news sources, or algorithmic models; such data may contain geographic bias, temporal delays, classification inaccuracies, or update interval differences.

2. The platform shall not be responsible for any risks, losses, or consequences arising from decisions, actions, research, analysis, or commercial activities undertaken by users based on information obtained from the Service.

3. In the event that the Service is interrupted due to force majeure, external service failures, system maintenance, or other operational requirements, users shall not be entitled to claim compensation.

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V. Modification and Termination

The Sound of Evolution reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. The platform also reserves the right to modify, restrict, or terminate any part of the Service at its sole discretion without prior notice.