Overview

Last updated: 10/08/25

The website www.mapurbex.com is published by STRATEDGE LABS. It offers for sale digital files containing GPS coordinates of places whose visual, historical, or contextual aspects suggest abandonment or disuse, for informational, cultural, and documentary purposes only.

By purchasing a product on our site, you fully and unreservedly accept these Terms of Sale (ToS), which govern the entire contractual relationship between MapUrbex and you as a customer or user.

MapUrbex does not condone or encourage breaking the law, particularly with regard to private property. Access to the referenced locations remains the sole responsibility of the user, who agrees to comply with applicable laws.

Please read all of the articles below carefully before making any purchase or browsing our site.

If in doubt or if you have any questions, you can contact us at: contact@mapurbex.com.

ARTICLE 1 – PURPOSE AND SCOPE

These Terms of Sale (ToS) apply without restriction or reservation to all sales concluded by the publisher of www.mapurbex.com with consumers or non-professional buyers.

MapUrbex sells GPS coordinates of potentially abandoned places in the form of digital files (PDF, KML, KMZ, or interactive links) intended for consultation, personal research, or historical documentation purposes.

The Customer acknowledges having full legal capacity to contract and declares having read and accepted these ToS prior to any purchase. Any order on the site constitutes express and irrevocable acceptance of these conditions.

ARTICLE 2 – TERMS OF USE

By using www.mapurbex.com and placing an order, the Customer or User expressly accepts these Terms of Use of the site.

2.1 – Age and Legal Capacity

• have reached the legal age of majority in their country of residence;
• be legally capable of entering into a contract;
• use the products only for personal, non-commercial, and lawful purposes.

2.2 – Access and Conduct on the Site

Access to the site is free. The user agrees to:

• not use the site for fraudulent, illegal, or ToS‑violating purposes;
• not disrupt the proper functioning of the site (hacking attempts, overload, virus distribution, etc.);
• respect MapUrbex's intellectual property rights.

MapUrbex reserves the right to suspend or block access to the site for any user in the event of a clear violation of these terms.

2.3 – Nature of the Data Provided

The Customer is informed that:

• the locations listed on www.mapurbex.com are not open to the public,
• their access may require authorization from the owner or authorities,
• the GPS coordinates provided may concern locations outside France, subject to different local regulations.

MapUrbex does not condone or encourage trespassing. The Customer is solely responsible for any offense or legal consequence related to the use of the purchased coordinates.

2.4 – Personal Data

The Customer is invited to consult our Privacy Policy, which governs the collection, processing, and storage of personal data in accordance with the GDPR.

ARTICLE 3 – ORDER

The ordering process includes:

1. Selection of locations or GPS coordinate packs.
2. Access to cart and order summary.
3. Entry of personal information (name, email).
4. Acceptance of the ToS via a required checkbox.
5. Secure payment (Stripe or PayPal).
6. Receipt of a confirmation email containing the product (or download link).

The order is considered final upon receipt of payment.

No order will be processed without express acceptance of these ToS.

ARTICLE 4 – PRICES AND PAYMENT

Prices displayed on the site are in euros, all taxes included (TTC).

MapUrbex accepts the following payment methods:

• Credit card (via Stripe – SSL / PCI-DSS)
• PayPal

Payment is due immediately upon ordering.

Products remain the property of MapUrbex until full payment is received.

An invoice can be sent by email upon request.

ARTICLE 4 BIS – PRICE CHANGES

MapUrbex reserves the right to change its prices at any time without notice.

Products are billed based on the rates in effect at the time the Customer confirms the order.

In case of a clear pricing error (derisory or inconsistent price), MapUrbex reserves the right to cancel the order, even after confirmation, without compensation.

ARTICLE 5 – NO RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL

In accordance with Article L221-28 of the French Consumer Code, the right of withdrawal does not apply to digital content provided without a material medium, once performance has begun with the consumer's express consent.

By confirming the order, the Customer:

• expressly agrees to the immediate provision of the digital content;
• waives their right of withdrawal.

Therefore, no refunds are possible after the order is confirmed.

ARTICLE 6 – EXCEPTIONAL REFUND POLICY

As a commercial gesture, MapUrbex may offer a complimentary exchange if a location proves to be:

• demolished, rehabilitated, or permanently inhabited,

upon submission of a dated photo to contact@mapurbex.com.

Compensation offered: 2 locations provided for 1 location that became unusable.

This goodwill replacement policy applies once per customer, except in exceptional cases. MapUrbex reserves the right to refuse repeated or abusive requests.

ARTICLE 7 – DELIVERY OF PRODUCTS

Products are delivered by email immediately after payment, in the form of:

• hyperlink,
• PDF file,
• or KML/KMZ file.

If not received within 24 hours, the Customer should check their spam folder or contact support.

ARTICLE 7 BIS – DATA UPDATES AND ACCURACY

Files provided by MapUrbex are for informational purposes, based on knowledge available at the time of publication.

MapUrbex does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or real-time updating of the provided geographic data.

Some coordinates may no longer be valid or may change due to factors beyond MapUrbex's control (demolition, rehabilitation, access closure, etc.).

No claims or refund requests may be based solely on the obsolescence of a location, except under Article 6.

ARTICLE 8 – LIABILITY AND LIMITATIONS

8.1 – Nature of the Data Provided

MapUrbex acts as a research facilitator.

The files sold contain GPS coordinates for strictly informational, historical, and documentary purposes.

They are provided without any guarantee regarding:

• physical accessibility of locations,
• their state of conservation or abandonment,
• their legal status (public/private),
• their safety or hazardousness.

Under no circumstances does this information constitute an incitement, recommendation, or authorization to enter derelict, prohibited, or private locations.

8.2 – User Responsibility

The Customer acknowledges the inherent risks of urban exploration (Urbex), including but not limited to:

• falls, injuries, health hazards,
• presence of third parties, animals, toxic or unstable substances,
• legal consequences (offense, arrest, prosecution, etc.).

The user is solely responsible for their actions. It is their responsibility to verify, before any physical approach, the legality of access to the location and to comply with the laws in force in the relevant country or region.

8.3 – Access Prohibited Without Authorization

Exploration or entry onto private property, even if abandoned, without explicit consent from the owner or competent authority, is prohibited by French law (Article 226-4 of the Penal Code).

MapUrbex strongly discourages any attempt to access a location without legal authorization.

The Customer is expressly encouraged to:

• learn about the legal status of the location,
• contact the owner or municipality where possible,
• refrain in case of doubt.

8.4 – Disclaimer of Liability

MapUrbex disclaims all liability in the event of:

• bodily injury or material damage,
• injuries, losses, or accidents,
• offenses, arrests, or legal proceedings,
• or any consequence directly or indirectly related to the use of the transmitted files, even partially.

8.5 – International Use

Some files may concern locations outside France.

It is the user's responsibility to check local laws before using the data.

MapUrbex cannot be held responsible for offenses or incidents abroad resulting from the use of its services.

ARTICLE 8 BIS – RIGHT TO REMOVAL OF INFORMATION

Any natural or legal person who believes that a listed location is on their private property, or that it infringes their privacy, may request the immediate removal of their data.

Requests must be sent to contact@mapurbex.com specifying the location concerned, proof of ownership, and the reasons for removal.

MapUrbex undertakes to process any request within a maximum of 5 business days. In case of doubt or dispute, MapUrbex may proceed with a preventive removal without admission of liability.

ARTICLE 9 – PAYMENT SECURITY

All transactions are secured via:

• SSL encryption,
• 3D Secure protection,
• external processing by Stripe or PayPal.

ARTICLE 9 – FRAUD

In case of suspected fraud, MapUrbex reserves the right to:

• refuse or cancel an order,
• request identity verification.

ARTICLE 10 – PROHIBITED USES

It is strictly prohibited:

• to reproduce, resell, or distribute the files or coordinates sold.
• to use the information for illegal, discriminatory, or malicious purposes.
• to transmit viruses or interfere with the proper functioning of the site.
• to use a robot, software, or automatic device to systematically collect, copy, or extract data from the site or MapUrbex files for reproduction, resale, or analysis;
• to train any artificial intelligence or data processing system using MapUrbex content.

MapUrbex files may contain invisible digital fingerprints or discreet identifiers, allowing us to trace their origin in the event of unauthorized distribution.

Any resale, sharing, or republication of purchased files, even free of charge, may result in actions for infringement or unfair competition.

ARTICLE 11 – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content on the site (texts, maps, coordinates, images, structures) is protected by intellectual property laws.

Any reproduction or reuse without written authorization is subject to civil and criminal penalties (infringement, parasitism, unfair competition, etc.).

ARTICLE 12 – DISPUTES AND MEDIATION

In the event of a dispute not resolved amicably, the Customer may refer the matter to a consumer mediator (Article L612-1 of the French Consumer Code).

French law applies.

Competent court: the consumer’s domicile or the place of performance of the contract.

ARTICLE 13 – CHANGES TO THE ToS AND FORCE MAJEURE

MapUrbex reserves the right to modify these ToS at any time.

The applicable version is the one in force at the time of ordering.

In the event of force majeure (pandemic, war, natural disaster, strike, server outage, unavailability of payment services, etc.), contractual obligations may be suspended or canceled without compensation. MapUrbex will inform the customer as soon as possible and propose any reasonable solution to mitigate consequences.

ARTICLE 14 – CONTACT

For any request:

contact@mapurbex.com

Paris – France

In case of any discrepancy between translated versions of these ToS, the French version shall prevail.