Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using STLWorld.
Last updated: January 13, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of STLWorld ("we," "us," or "our") website and services. By using our platform, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
2. Description of Service
STLWorld is a search engine and discovery platform for 3D printable models. We aggregate and index 3D models from various sources across the internet to help users find and discover 3D printable content.
Our services include:
- Search and discovery of 3D models
- Favorites management (stored locally in your browser)
- Model browsing and filtering
3. Acceptable Use Policy
- • Search for and discover 3D models
- • Save favorites locally in your browser
- • Use our platform for personal or commercial purposes
- • Share and link to models you discover
- • Violate any laws or regulations
- • Infringe on intellectual property rights
- • Attempt to hack or disrupt our services
- • Spam or send unsolicited communications
- • Upload malicious content or viruses
- • Scrape or abuse our API without permission
4. Content and Intellectual Property
Third-Party Content:
STLWorld indexes and links to 3D models hosted on third-party platforms. We do not host, own, or control the content of these models. All intellectual property rights belong to the original creators and platforms.
User Data:
Any data you provide to STLWorld (such as favorites stored in your browser) remains your property. We do not collect or store personal information without your consent.
Copyright Compliance:
We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on our platform infringes your copyright, please contact us with a detailed notice including the specific content and your ownership claim.
5. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Read Privacy Policy6. Disclaimers and Limitations
Service Availability:
We strive to maintain high availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. We may temporarily suspend service for maintenance, updates, or technical issues.
Third-Party Content:
We are not responsible for the accuracy, quality, or legality of third-party content. Users access external content at their own risk and should verify licensing and safety information independently.
Limitation of Liability:
To the maximum extent permitted by law, STLWorld shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services.
7. Termination
By You:
You may stop using our service at any time. Your favorites are stored locally in your browser and can be cleared through your browser settings.
By Us:
We may restrict or block access to our services for users who violate these Terms, engage in illegal activities, or pose security risks to our platform.
Effect of Termination:
Upon termination, your access to the service will cease. Any locally stored data (such as favorites) will remain in your browser until you clear it.
8. Governing Law and Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of STLWorld will be resolved through binding arbitration, except for claims that may be brought in small claims court.
Before initiating any legal proceedings, we encourage users to contact us directly to resolve disputes amicably.
9. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email:STLWorldHQ@gmail.com
We typically respond within 48 hours