Terms of Service

These Terms of Service govern your use of this website and the information provided about SteadyDancer. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these terms. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use this website.

2. Nature of Website

This is an educational and informational website about SteadyDancer, a human image animation framework. This website is not officially affiliated with or endorsed by Nanjing University or Tencent. The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be considered official documentation.

3. SteadyDancer License

SteadyDancer is released under the Apache 2.0 license. When you use the SteadyDancer framework, you agree to:

• Use, modify, and distribute the software for personal, educational, or research purposes as permitted by the Apache 2.0 license.
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the Apache 2.0 license.
• Provide appropriate attribution when using or distributing the framework.
• Use the framework ethically and responsibly, respecting privacy and consent.

For the full license terms, please refer to the official SteadyDancer repository.

4. User Responsibilities

When using this website, you agree to:

• Use the website only for lawful purposes.
• Not engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the functionality of the website.
• Respect intellectual property rights and avoid infringing on copyrights, trademarks, or other proprietary rights.
• Not use information from this website to misrepresent official SteadyDancer documentation or policies.
• When using SteadyDancer, obtain proper consent before animating images of real people.

5. Intellectual Property

Website Content: The content on this website, including text, graphics, and layout, is provided for informational purposes. You may view and share content for educational purposes with appropriate attribution.

SteadyDancer Framework: All intellectual property rights related to the SteadyDancer framework remain the property of Nanjing University and Tencent and are governed by the Apache 2.0 license. This website does not claim ownership of the SteadyDancer framework or its technology.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided. The information about SteadyDancer may change as the framework is updated.

7. Limitation of Liability

The website operators and contributors shall not be liable for:

• Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this website.
• Errors or inaccuracies in the information provided.
• Any decisions made based on information from this website.
• Issues arising from the use of the SteadyDancer framework itself.
• Misuse of animations generated with SteadyDancer.

You use this website and any information provided at your own risk.

8. Ethical Use Requirements

Users of SteadyDancer must commit to ethical use of the framework. This includes obtaining proper consent before animating images of real people, not creating misleading or deceptive content, and respecting privacy and intellectual property rights. Users are solely responsible for ensuring their use of the framework complies with all applicable laws and ethical standards.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Framework Usage Guidelines

When using the SteadyDancer framework, users should be aware that they are responsible for ensuring their usage complies with applicable laws and regulations. Human image animation technology should be used ethically and responsibly. Always consider the implications of generating animated content, especially when using images of real people.

11. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through the contact form on this website.