Terms of Service

Last updated: July 7, 2026

1. Description of Service

Planet Catcher (planetgis.cn) is a geography communication and visualization platform offering geography explainers, online geography tools, and interactive visualization works. By using this website you agree to these Terms of Service.

2. Use of Content

All content on this website — including but not limited to articles, images, visualization works, and tools — is protected by copyright law.

  • You may browse and use the content for personal learning purposes
  • The content may not be used for commercial purposes without written permission
  • When reposting or quoting content, please credit the source and include a link to the original
  • The online tools are for personal use only; bulk data scraping or automated calls are not permitted

3. Disclaimer

The content provided on this website is for reference and educational purposes only:

  • Data from visualization tools such as the sea-level simulator is for demonstration only and does not represent precise scientific results
  • Results from geography tools (such as coordinate lookup and terrain analysis) are for reference only and must not be used for navigation, engineering, or any scenario requiring accurate data
  • Opinions and data in the articles are based on public sources; we do not guarantee absolute accuracy
  • We are not liable for any direct or indirect loss arising from the use of this website

4. Advertising Disclosure

This website displays ads through Google AdSense. Google may serve ads based on your interests. Third-party advertisers may use cookies to track your visits. You can manage personalized ad preferences through Google Ads Settings. Advertising content does not represent the position or endorsement of this website.

5. Prohibited Conduct

When using this website, you may not:

  • Modify, copy, or distribute the content without authorization
  • Launch malicious attacks, crawl the site, or otherwise disrupt normal operation
  • Use this website for any illegal activity
  • Publish information in the name of this website

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, images, code, design, and logos — is copyrighted by Planet Catcher. Third-party materials used on this website (such as map data) belong to their respective owners. No one may copy, modify, or distribute this content without authorization.

7. Changes to the Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Revised terms will be published on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of this website constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

8. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us via the WeChat Official Account "星球小捕手" or Weibo.