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Terms and Conditions

By using this tool, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. General Use

  1. This tool is designed for scientific and educational purposes to simulate rotational light curves and generate projections for small bodies in the Solar System.
  2. The use of this tool is granted free of charge, under the terms outlined in this document.
  3. Users are encouraged to validate all results before utilizing them in critical applications.

2. Ownership and Copyright

  1. This tool was developed by J. L. Rizos as a member of the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA-CSIC).
  2. This tool is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

3. Citation and Acknowledgment

  1. If you use this tool in your research, please cite it as follows: Rizos, J. L. (2024): Light Curve Tool for Small Bodies.
  2. A scientific paper detailing the methodology and capabilities of this tool is currently in preparation and will be published soon.
  3. Acknowledgment of the tool’s use in presentations, publications, or derived works is highly appreciated.

4. Disclaimer

  1. The outputs generated by this tool are provided "as is" without any guarantees of accuracy or reliability.
  2. The developers and the IAA-CSIC are not liable for any misuse, misinterpretation, or unintended consequences resulting from the use of this tool.
  3. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure the correctness and applicability of the results for their specific needs.

For any questions or further information, please contact: jlrizos@iaa.es.