USA Rockhounding Dataset License and Terms of Use

The original selection, organization, summaries, classifications and presentation of the USA Rockhounding dataset are copyright USA Rockhounding. All rights are reserved except where this page states otherwise.

Permitted use

You may view and use the dataset for personal, non-commercial research and trip planning. Bulk copying, automated scraping, redistribution, republication, resale or use to build or train a commercial dataset, product or service requires prior written permission from USA Rockhounding.

Source rights

Underlying facts, government records and third-party source materials remain subject to the rights and terms of their original agencies, publishers or owners. This license applies only to USA Rockhounding’s original compilation, summaries, classifications and presentation.

No access or collecting permission

Map visibility and directions do not grant permission to enter land or collect material. Always verify current ownership, closures, claims, permits, posted rules and land-manager requirements before travel or collecting.

No warranty

The dataset is provided as-is for general information. Conditions and rules can change after a record is reviewed, so users must verify current official information.