After MakerBot changed the Terms of Service for their popular 3D printables site, Thingiverse, there was an uproar in the 3D printing community about the ownership rights relating to 3D models. The change was, according to the company, meant to grant MakerBot permission to host the images and files of its users, protecting them from potential lawsuits. While many have begun looking elsewhere for a 3D printables site with more open ToS, there are few sites as extensive as Thingiverse. Fortunately, YouMagine, one of the larger competitors to Thingiverse, has announced the beginnings of its own ToS and an open source license, to protect community members’ property rights and enable their ability to share and collaborate.…
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