Acceptable Use Policy
Purpose
Songscape is a free app from ConciseWebDesign that identifies birds by sound using the BirdNET+ model, an open scientific model developed to support biodiversity research, wildlife conservation, environmental education and citizen science.
We encourage everyone to use Songscape for lawful and responsible purposes that help people understand and protect nature.
Responsible Use
Users should:
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Respect privacy and local recording regulations.
- Use Songscape's predictions responsibly, recognizing that model outputs are probabilistic and may contain false positives or false negatives.
- Verify observations where appropriate before making scientific, conservation, or management decisions.
- Consider the potential ecological impact of publishing sensitive species locations.
Unacceptable Uses
Songscape must not be used to facilitate activities that harm wildlife, ecosystems, or people.
Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting or facilitating poaching or the illegal capture, trade, harassment, or exploitation of wildlife.
- Intentionally locating endangered or sensitive species for harmful purposes.
- Supporting activities that violate conservation laws or protected-area regulations.
- Using Songscape or its models as part of weapons systems, military targeting, or military surveillance intended to cause harm.
- Knowingly using Songscape in ways that violate applicable laws or regulations.
Scientific Integrity
Users are encouraged to:
- Cite the BirdNET+ model when you use Songscape results in scientific publications.
- Report suspected identification errors or biases to us.
- Clearly distinguish model predictions from verified biological observations.
Branding
Songscape is an independent app. It is built on the open-source BirdNET Live app (MIT License) and the BirdNET+ model (Apache License 2.0), and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the BirdNET team, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology or Chemnitz University of Technology.
Forks, derivative applications, or redistributed versions should not use the names "Songscape" or "BirdNET", associated package names, or official project branding in a manner that could reasonably imply endorsement by ConciseWebDesign, the original project, or its maintainers. Please choose a distinct name and branding unless explicit written permission has been granted.
Feedback
We welcome reports of misuse, security concerns, or ethical issues.
Contact: admin@concise.design
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