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Google Maps and Google Earth Content Rules & GuidelinesThank you for your interest in using content such as maps or satellite images from Google Maps or Google Earth (referred to in these guidelines as “Content”). The tool below will ask you up to four questions about the Content you plan to use and how you will use it and then display the relevant usage requirements and guidelines.
Unless mentioned in your results, Google does not need to provide you explicit permission to move forward with your project and no contact with Google is necessary so long as you follow the requirements mentioned. Which Content are you interested in using?
How do you plan to use this Content in your project?
What medium will you be printing our Content in?
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Ensuring Print Reflects Online
Additional Information:
When using Maps/Earth Content in print, any images used must reflect how they would look on online. For example, you are not allowed to make any changes (e.g. delete, blur, etc.) to our products that would make them look genuinely different. This includes, but is not limited to, adding clouds or other natural elements, altered user-interfaces, and modification that do not appear in the actual product. However, Google offers a Styled Maps API which allows you to edit the colors of individual map components as well as toggle visibility for each component (i.e. change water to purple and make roads invisible).
Keeping it ‘Google’
Google Maps and Earth are geography exploration tools and are not to be used to extract Content for derivative uses that do not relate to the products. For example, tracing Google Maps or Google Earth imagery for an alternative use is not allowed. Also, whenever you wish to use our Content in print, your use should make use of a distinctive aspect of our products. Distinctive aspects of the products include:
Printing High-Resolution Imagery
Google Maps:Any use that shows Google Maps or Google Earth in context, such as a product tutorial or news article about a feature, is OK provided it shows the entire Google Maps webpage or Google Earth application.
We cannot provide high-resolution or vector screen captures of Google Maps. For high-resolution imagery from Google Earth, you must use Google Earth Pro. Images in Google Earth Pro can be exported up to 4000 pixels wide. Stitching printed images together from either Google Maps or Google Earth to create a larger image is not permitted.
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Understanding Fair Use
Additional Information:
Your project may fall under ‘fair use’. Fair use is a concept under copyright law in the United States that, generally speaking, permits you to use a copyrighted work in certain ways without obtaining a license from the copyright holder. There are a variety of factors that affect whether or not your use of Content would be considered a fair use, including:
Ensuring Print Reflects Online
When using Maps/Earth Content in print, any images used must reflect how they would look on online. For example, you are not allowed to make any changes (e.g. delete, blur, etc.) to our products that would make them look genuinely different. This includes, but is not limited to, adding clouds or other natural elements, altered user-interfaces, and modification that do not appear in the actual product.
However, Google offers a Styled Maps API which allows you to edit the colors of individual map components as well as toggle visibility for each component (i.e. change water to purple and make roads invisible).
Keeping it ‘Google’
Google Maps and Earth are geography exploration tools and are not to be used to extract Content for derivative uses that do not relate to the products. For example, tracing Google Maps or Google Earth imagery for an alternative use is not allowed. Also, whenever you wish to use our Content in print, your use should make use of a distinctive aspect of our products. Distinctive aspects of the products include :
Printing High-Resolution Imagery
Google Maps:Any use that shows Google Maps or Google Earth in context, such as a product tutorial or news article about a feature, is OK provided it shows the entire Google Maps webpage or Google Earth application.
We cannot provide high-resolution or vector screen captures of Google Maps. For high-resolution imagery from Google Earth, you must use Google Earth Pro. Stitching printed images together to create a larger map is also not permitted.
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Understanding Fair Use
Additional Information:
Your project may fall under ‘fair use’. Fair use is a concept under copyright law in the United States that, generally speaking, permits you to use a copyrighted work in certain ways without obtaining a license from the copyright holder. There are a variety of factors that affect whether or not your use of Content would be considered a fair use, including:
Ensuring Print Reflects Online
When using Maps/Earth Content in print, any images used must reflect how they would look on online. For example, you are not allowed to make any changes (e.g. delete, blur, etc.) to our products that would make them look genuinely different. This includes, but is not limited to, adding clouds or other natural elements, altered user-interfaces, and modification that do not appear in the actual product.
However, Google offers a Styled Maps API which allows you to edit the colors of individual map components as well as toggle visibility for each component (i.e. change water to purple and make roads invisible).
Keeping it ‘Google’
Google Maps and Earth are geography exploration tools and are not to be used to extract Content for derivative uses that do not relate to the products. For example, tracing Google Maps or Google Earth imagery for an alternative use is not allowed. Also, whenever you wish to use our Content in print, your use should make use of a distinctive aspect of our products. Distinctive aspects of the products include :
Printing High-Resolution Imagery
Google Maps:Any use that shows Google Maps or Google Earth in context, such as a product tutorial or news article about a feature, is OK provided it shows the entire Google Maps webpage or Google Earth application.
We cannot provide high-resolution or vector screen captures of Google Maps. For high-resolution imagery from Google Earth, you must use Google Earth Pro. Stitching printed images together to create a larger map is also not permitted.
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Using Content for Professional Documents
You may use Google Maps and Google Earth for reports, presentations, proposals, and related items professional documents. We request you still retain attribution and follow the other guidelines.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Understanding Fair Use
Additional Information:
Your project may fall under ‘fair use’. Fair use is a concept under copyright law in the United States that, generally speaking, permits you to use a copyrighted work in certain ways without obtaining a license from the copyright holder. There are a variety of factors that affect whether or not your use of Content would be considered a fair use, including:
Ensuring Print Reflects Online
When using Maps/Earth Content in print, any images used must reflect how they would look on online. For example, you are not allowed to make any changes (e.g. delete, blur, etc.) to our products that would make them look genuinely different. This includes, but is not limited to, adding clouds or other natural elements, altered user-interfaces, and modification that do not appear in the actual product.
However, Google offers a Styled Maps API which allows you to edit the colors of individual map components as well as toggle visibility for each component (i.e. change water to purple and make roads invisible).
Keeping it ‘Google’
Google Maps and Earth are geography exploration tools and are not to be used to extract Content for derivative uses that do not relate to the products. For example, tracing Google Maps or Google Earth imagery for an alternative use is not allowed. Also, whenever you wish to use our Content in print, your use should make use of a distinctive aspect of our products. Distinctive aspects of the products include :
Printing High-Resolution Imagery
Google Maps:Any use that shows Google Maps or Google Earth in context, such as a product tutorial or news article about a feature, is OK provided it shows the entire Google Maps webpage or Google Earth application.
We cannot provide high-resolution or vector screen captures of Google Maps. For high-resolution imagery from Google Earth, you must use Google Earth Pro. Stitching printed images together to create a larger map is also not permitted.
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Using Content for Guidebooks
Content from Google Maps or Earth may not be used as a core part of printed navigational content, such as tour books, maps, etc.. Limited use, such as a single page in a promotional booklet for a shopping district, is acceptable if it fits within the general guidelines described below.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Understanding Fair Use
Additional Information:
Your project may fall under ‘fair use’. Fair use is a concept under copyright law in the United States that, generally speaking, permits you to use a copyrighted work in certain ways without obtaining a license from the copyright holder. There are a variety of factors that affect whether or not your use of Content would be considered a fair use, including:
Ensuring Print Reflects Online
When using Maps/Earth Content in print, any images used must reflect how they would look on online. For example, you are not allowed to make any changes (e.g. delete, blur, etc.) to our products that would make them look genuinely different. This includes, but is not limited to, adding clouds or other natural elements, altered user-interfaces, and modification that do not appear in the actual product.
However, Google offers a Styled Maps API which allows you to edit the colors of individual map components as well as toggle visibility for each component (i.e. change water to purple and make roads invisible).
Keeping it ‘Google’
Google Maps and Earth are geography exploration tools and are not to be used to extract Content for derivative uses that do not relate to the products. For example, tracing Google Maps or Google Earth imagery for an alternative use is not allowed. Also, whenever you wish to use our Content in print, your use should make use of a distinctive aspect of our products. Distinctive aspects of the products include :
Printing High-Resolution Imagery
Google Maps:Any use that shows Google Maps or Google Earth in context, such as a product tutorial or news article about a feature, is OK provided it shows the entire Google Maps webpage or Google Earth application.
We cannot provide high-resolution or vector screen captures of Google Maps. For high-resolution imagery from Google Earth, you must use Google Earth Pro. Stitching printed images together to create a larger map is also not permitted.
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Using Content for Guidebooks
Content from Google Maps or Earth may not be used as a core part of printed navigational content, such as tour books, maps, etc.. Limited use, such as a single page in a promotional booklet for a shopping district, is acceptable if it fits within the general guidelines described below.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Understanding Fair Use
Additional Information:
Your project may fall under ‘fair use’. Fair use is a concept under copyright law in the United States that, generally speaking, permits you to use a copyrighted work in certain ways without obtaining a license from the copyright holder. There are a variety of factors that affect whether or not your use of Content would be considered a fair use, including:
Ensuring Print Reflects Online
When using Maps/Earth Content in print, any images used must reflect how they would look on online. For example, you are not allowed to make any changes (e.g. delete, blur, etc.) to our products that would make them look genuinely different. This includes, but is not limited to, adding clouds or other natural elements, altered user-interfaces, and modification that do not appear in the actual product.
However, Google offers a Styled Maps API which allows you to edit the colors of individual map components as well as toggle visibility for each component (i.e. change water to purple and make roads invisible).
Keeping it ‘Google’
Google Maps and Earth are geography exploration tools and are not to be used to extract Content for derivative uses that do not relate to the products. For example, tracing Google Maps or Google Earth imagery for an alternative use is not allowed. Also, whenever you wish to use our Content in print, your use should make use of a distinctive aspect of our products. Distinctive aspects of the products include :
Printing High-Resolution Imagery
Google Maps:Any use that shows Google Maps or Google Earth in context, such as a product tutorial or news article about a feature, is OK provided it shows the entire Google Maps webpage or Google Earth application.
We cannot provide high-resolution or vector screen captures of Google Maps. For high-resolution imagery from Google Earth, you must use Google Earth Pro. Stitching printed images together to create a larger map is also not permitted.
Content from Google Maps and Google Earth may be not used in items for resale (i.e., t-shirts, beach towels, shower curtains, mugs, etc). This restriction does not apply to media such as books.
We need to get a better idea of what you’re interested in doing with our Content in order to provide you with the most relevant permissions information. Please select the best answer above.
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Printing for Private Use
Google Maps and Google Earth have built-in print functionalities. You may print Content from these services for personal use and enlarge them. We cannot provide high-resolution or vector screen captures of Google Maps. For high-resolution imagery from Google Earth, you must use Google Earth Pro.
Understanding Fair Use
Your project may fall under ‘fair use’. Fair use is a concept under copyright law in the United States that, generally speaking, permits you to use a copyrighted work in certain ways without obtaining a license from the copyright holder. There are a variety of factors that affect whether or not your use of Content would be considered a fair use, including:
How specifically will the Content be used online?
Is your project for academic purposes or are you affiliated with a registered non-profit organization?
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Obtaining a License Grant
If you represent an academic institution or a non-profit and your project requires either Google Earth Pro or Google Maps API Premier, you may be eligible for a grant to waive fees.
For the United States, organizations must have current 501(c)(3) status, as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service to be considered for a grant. For other countries, Google currently accepts applications from eligible charitable organizations based in Africa, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.
To learn more and apply for a grant, please visit our Maps & Earth Outreach page.
Getting Google Maps API Premier
Google Maps API Premier is required for organizations who wish to embed Google Maps in a fee based application, in applications that monitor and track moving assets and also in applications that are private within an organization. It includes enhanced features, premium email support, and a service level agreement. Your project likely requires Maps API Premier--please contact the API Premier sales team to learn more.
Avoiding Caching
When using Google Maps or Earth APIs, you may not cache any imagery or other Content. Google continually updates the imagery within Maps and Earth; thus, caching may result in stale or even impermissible imagery. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Avoiding Bulk Data Downloads
You may not mass download or use bulk feeds of any Content, including but not limited to extracting numerical latitude or longitude coordinates, geocoding, text-based directions, imagery, visible map data, or Places data (including business listings) for use in other applications. You also may not trace Google Maps or Earth as the basis for tracing your own maps or geographic materials. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Getting Google Maps API Premier
Google Maps API Premier is required for organizations who wish to embed Google Maps in a fee based application, in applications that monitor and track moving assets and also in applications that are private within an organization. It includes enhanced features, premium email support, and a service level agreement. Your project likely requires Maps API Premier--please contact the API Premier sales team to learn more.
Avoiding Caching
When using Google Maps or Earth APIs, you may not cache any imagery or other Content. Google continually updates the imagery within Maps and Earth; thus, caching may result in stale or even impermissible imagery. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Avoiding Bulk Data Downloads
You may not mass download or use bulk feeds of any Content, including but not limited to extracting numerical latitude or longitude coordinates, geocoding, text-based directions, imagery, visible map data, or Places data (including business listings) for use in other applications. You also may not trace Google Maps or Earth as the basis for tracing your own maps or geographic materials. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
Is your project for academic purposes or are you affiliated with a registered non-profit organization?
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Obtaining a License Grant
If you represent an academic institution or a non-profit and your project requires either Google Earth Pro or Google Maps API Premier, you may be eligible for a grant to waive fees.
For the United States, organizations must have current 501(c)(3) status, as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service to be considered for a grant. For other countries, Google currently accepts applications from eligible charitable organizations based in Africa, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.
To learn more and apply for a grant, please visit our Maps & Earth Outreach page.
Getting Google Maps API Premier
Google Maps API Premier is required for organizations who wish to embed Google Maps in a fee based application, in applications that monitor and track moving assets and also in applications that are private within an organization. It includes enhanced features, premium email support, and a service level agreement. Your project likely requires Maps API Premier--please contact the API Premier sales team to learn more.
Avoiding Caching
When using Google Maps or Earth APIs, you may not cache any imagery or other Content. Google continually updates the imagery within Maps and Earth; thus, caching may result in stale or even impermissible imagery. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Avoiding Bulk Data Downloads
You may not mass download or use bulk feeds of any Content, including but not limited to extracting numerical latitude or longitude coordinates, geocoding, text-based directions, imagery, visible map data, or Places data (including business listings) for use in other applications. You also may not trace Google Maps or Earth as the basis for tracing your own maps or geographic materials. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Getting Google Maps API Premier
Google Maps API Premier is required for organizations who wish to embed Google Maps in a fee based application, in applications that monitor and track moving assets and also in applications that are private within an organization. It includes enhanced features, premium email support, and a service level agreement. Your project likely requires Maps API Premier--please contact the API Premier sales team to learn more.
Avoiding Caching
When using Google Maps or Earth APIs, you may not cache any imagery or other Content. Google continually updates the imagery within Maps and Earth; thus, caching may result in stale or even impermissible imagery. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Avoiding Bulk Data Downloads
You may not mass download or use bulk feeds of any Content, including but not limited to extracting numerical latitude or longitude coordinates, geocoding, text-based directions, imagery, visible map data, or Places data (including business listings) for use in other applications. You also may not trace Google Maps or Earth as the basis for tracing your own maps or geographic materials. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Getting Google Maps and Google Earth APIs
Google Maps and Google Earth have multiple APIs available to embed within a website or application. Please visit the Google Maps API Family to learn more.
If you simply need to embed Google Maps or Google Earth into your website, please learn more about quick ways to do so here.
Avoiding Caching
When using Google Maps or Earth APIs, you may not cache any imagery or other Content. Google continually updates the imagery within Maps and Earth; thus, caching may result in stale or even impermissible imagery. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Avoiding Bulk Data Downloads
You may not mass download or use bulk feeds of any Content, including but not limited to extracting numerical latitude or longitude coordinates, geocoding, text-based directions, imagery, visible map data, or Places data (including business listings) for use in other applications. You also may not trace Google Maps or Earth as the basis for tracing your own maps or geographic materials. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
Is your project for academic purposes or are you affiliated with a registered non-profit organization?
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Obtaining a License Grant
If you represent an academic institution or a non-profit and your project requires either Google Earth Pro or Google Maps API Premier, you may be eligible for a grant to waive fees.
For the United States, organizations must have current 501(c)(3) status, as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service to be considered for a grant. For other countries, Google currently accepts applications from eligible charitable organizations based in Africa, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.
To learn more and apply for a grant, please visit our Maps & Earth Outreach page.
Getting Google Maps API Premier
Google Maps API Premier is required for organizations who wish to embed Google Maps in a fee based application, in applications that monitor and track moving assets and also in applications that are private within an organization. It includes enhanced features, premium email support, and a service level agreement. Your project likely requires Maps API Premier--please contact the API Premier sales team to learn more.
Avoiding Caching
When using Google Maps or Earth APIs, you may not cache any imagery or other Content. Google continually updates the imagery within Maps and Earth; thus, caching may result in stale or even impermissible imagery. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Avoiding Bulk Data Downloads
You may not mass download or use bulk feeds of any Content, including but not limited to extracting numerical latitude or longitude coordinates, geocoding, text-based directions, imagery, visible map data, or Places data (including business listings) for use in other applications. You also may not trace Google Maps or Earth as the basis for tracing your own maps or geographic materials. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Getting Google Maps API Premier
Google Maps API Premier is required for organizations who wish to embed Google Maps in a fee based application, in applications that monitor and track moving assets and also in applications that are private within an organization. It includes enhanced features, premium email support, and a service level agreement. Your project likely requires Maps API Premier--please contact the API Premier sales team to learn more.
Avoiding Caching
When using Google Maps or Earth APIs, you may not cache any imagery or other Content. Google continually updates the imagery within Maps and Earth; thus, caching may result in stale or even impermissible imagery. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Avoiding Bulk Data Downloads
You may not mass download or use bulk feeds of any Content, including but not limited to extracting numerical latitude or longitude coordinates, geocoding, text-based directions, imagery, visible map data, or Places data (including business listings) for use in other applications. You also may not trace Google Maps or Earth as the basis for tracing your own maps or geographic materials. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
Linking to Google MapsFeel free to use a hyperlink within your website or application to send people to Google Maps and Google Earth -- we appreciate it! Our one request is that you do not use the Google, Google Maps, or Google Earth logos as the hyperlink. Please just use text or another image of your choice.
We need to get a better idea of what you’re interested in doing with our Content in order to provide you with the most relevant permissions information. Please select the best answer above.
How specifically will the Content be used in media?
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Getting Broadcast Licensing
Use of Google Maps and Google Earth content on TV or in film requires a content usage agreement. Please learn more about Permissions and Licensing at the Google Earth website.
Use of Google Maps or Google Earth in online video does not require special licensing but must comply with all attribution requirements as mentioned below.
All uses of Google Earth in video must be created using Google Earth Pro, and we strongly recommend using the Movie Maker feature for high-quality rendering. You may not use screen capturing software with the free version of Google Earth. However, if necessary, you may use screen capture software to record Google Maps within the browser, provided your end use is compliant with all other conditions.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Understanding Fair Use
Additional Information:
Your project may fall under ‘fair use’. Fair use is a concept under copyright law in the United States that, generally speaking, permits you to use a copyrighted work in certain ways without obtaining a license from the copyright holder. There are a variety of factors that affect whether or not your use of Content would be considered a fair use, including:
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Getting Broadcast Licensing
Use of Google Maps and Google Earth content on TV or in film requires a content usage agreement. Please learn more about Permissions and Licensing at the Google Earth website.
Use of Google Maps or Google Earth in online video does not require special licensing but must comply with all attribution requirements as mentioned below.
All uses of Google Earth in video must be created using Google Earth Pro, and we strongly recommend using the Movie Maker feature for high-quality rendering. You may not use screen capturing software with the free version of Google Earth. However, if necessary, you may use screen capture software to record Google Maps within the browser, provided your end use is compliant with all other conditions.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Understanding Fair Use
Additional Information:
Your project may fall under ‘fair use’. Fair use is a concept under copyright law in the United States that, generally speaking, permits you to use a copyrighted work in certain ways without obtaining a license from the copyright holder. There are a variety of factors that affect whether or not your use of Content would be considered a fair use, including:
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Getting Broadcast Licensing
Use of Google Maps and Google Earth content on TV or in film requires a content usage agreement. Please learn more about Permissions and Licensing at the Google Earth website.
Use of Google Maps or Google Earth in online video does not require special licensing but must comply with all attribution requirements as mentioned below.
All uses of Google Earth in video must be created using Google Earth Pro, and we strongly recommend using the Movie Maker feature for high-quality rendering. You may not use screen capturing software with the free version of Google Earth. However, if necessary, you may use screen capture software to record Google Maps within the browser, provided your end use is compliant with all other conditions.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Understanding Fair Use
Additional Information:
Your project may fall under ‘fair use’. Fair use is a concept under copyright law in the United States that, generally speaking, permits you to use a copyrighted work in certain ways without obtaining a license from the copyright holder. There are a variety of factors that affect whether or not your use of Content would be considered a fair use, including:
We need to get a better idea of what you’re interested in doing with our Content in order to provide you with the most relevant permissions information. Please select the best answer above.
We need to get a better idea of what you’re interested in doing with our Content in order to provide you with the most relevant permissions information. Please select the best answer above.
Although this wizard can’t provide product support, we can certainly try to point you to the right place. Depending on the product you need help with, please visit Google Maps Help, Google Earth Help, Google Maps/Earth APIs, or Google Help for all other products. Enterprise and Maps API Premier customers should visit the Enterprise Support page.
How do you plan to use this Content in your project?
What medium will you be printing our Content in?
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Ensuring Print Reflects Online
Additional Information:
When using Maps/Earth Content in print, any images used must reflect how they would look on online. For example, you are not allowed to make any changes (e.g. delete, blur, etc.) to our products that would make them look genuinely different. This includes, but is not limited to, adding clouds or other natural elements, altered user-interfaces, and modification that do not appear in the actual product. However, Google offers a Styled Maps API which allows you to edit the colors of individual map components as well as toggle visibility for each component (i.e. change water to purple and make roads invisible).
Keeping it ‘Google’
Google Maps and Earth are geography exploration tools and are not to be used to extract Content for derivative uses that do not relate to the products. For example, tracing Google Maps or Google Earth imagery for an alternative use is not allowed. Also, whenever you wish to use our Content in print, your use should make use of a distinctive aspect of our products. Distinctive aspects of the products include:
Printing High-Resolution Imagery
Google Maps:Any use that shows Google Maps or Google Earth in context, such as a product tutorial or news article about a feature, is OK provided it shows the entire Google Maps webpage or Google Earth application.
We cannot provide high-resolution or vector screen captures of Google Maps. For high-resolution imagery from Google Earth, you must use Google Earth Pro. Images in Google Earth Pro can be exported up to 4000 pixels wide. Stitching printed images together from either Google Maps or Google Earth to create a larger image is not permitted.
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Understanding Fair Use
Additional Information:
Your project may fall under ‘fair use’. Fair use is a concept under copyright law in the United States that, generally speaking, permits you to use a copyrighted work in certain ways without obtaining a license from the copyright holder. There are a variety of factors that affect whether or not your use of Content would be considered a fair use, including:
Ensuring Print Reflects Online
When using Maps/Earth Content in print, any images used must reflect how they would look on online. For example, you are not allowed to make any changes (e.g. delete, blur, etc.) to our products that would make them look genuinely different. This includes, but is not limited to, adding clouds or other natural elements, altered user-interfaces, and modification that do not appear in the actual product.
However, Google offers a Styled Maps API which allows you to edit the colors of individual map components as well as toggle visibility for each component (i.e. change water to purple and make roads invisible).
Keeping it ‘Google’
Google Maps and Earth are geography exploration tools and are not to be used to extract Content for derivative uses that do not relate to the products. For example, tracing Google Maps or Google Earth imagery for an alternative use is not allowed. Also, whenever you wish to use our Content in print, your use should make use of a distinctive aspect of our products. Distinctive aspects of the products include :
Printing High-Resolution Imagery
Google Maps:Any use that shows Google Maps or Google Earth in context, such as a product tutorial or news article about a feature, is OK provided it shows the entire Google Maps webpage or Google Earth application.
We cannot provide high-resolution or vector screen captures of Google Maps. For high-resolution imagery from Google Earth, you must use Google Earth Pro. Stitching printed images together to create a larger map is also not permitted.
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Understanding Fair Use
Additional Information:
Your project may fall under ‘fair use’. Fair use is a concept under copyright law in the United States that, generally speaking, permits you to use a copyrighted work in certain ways without obtaining a license from the copyright holder. There are a variety of factors that affect whether or not your use of Content would be considered a fair use, including:
Ensuring Print Reflects Online
When using Maps/Earth Content in print, any images used must reflect how they would look on online. For example, you are not allowed to make any changes (e.g. delete, blur, etc.) to our products that would make them look genuinely different. This includes, but is not limited to, adding clouds or other natural elements, altered user-interfaces, and modification that do not appear in the actual product.
However, Google offers a Styled Maps API which allows you to edit the colors of individual map components as well as toggle visibility for each component (i.e. change water to purple and make roads invisible).
Keeping it ‘Google’
Google Maps and Earth are geography exploration tools and are not to be used to extract Content for derivative uses that do not relate to the products. For example, tracing Google Maps or Google Earth imagery for an alternative use is not allowed. Also, whenever you wish to use our Content in print, your use should make use of a distinctive aspect of our products. Distinctive aspects of the products include :
Printing High-Resolution Imagery
Google Maps:Any use that shows Google Maps or Google Earth in context, such as a product tutorial or news article about a feature, is OK provided it shows the entire Google Maps webpage or Google Earth application.
We cannot provide high-resolution or vector screen captures of Google Maps. For high-resolution imagery from Google Earth, you must use Google Earth Pro. Stitching printed images together to create a larger map is also not permitted.
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Using Content for Professional Documents
You may use Google Maps and Google Earth for reports, presentations, proposals, and related items professional documents. We request you still retain attribution and follow the other guidelines.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Understanding Fair Use
Additional Information:
Your project may fall under ‘fair use’. Fair use is a concept under copyright law in the United States that, generally speaking, permits you to use a copyrighted work in certain ways without obtaining a license from the copyright holder. There are a variety of factors that affect whether or not your use of Content would be considered a fair use, including:
Ensuring Print Reflects Online
When using Maps/Earth Content in print, any images used must reflect how they would look on online. For example, you are not allowed to make any changes (e.g. delete, blur, etc.) to our products that would make them look genuinely different. This includes, but is not limited to, adding clouds or other natural elements, altered user-interfaces, and modification that do not appear in the actual product.
However, Google offers a Styled Maps API which allows you to edit the colors of individual map components as well as toggle visibility for each component (i.e. change water to purple and make roads invisible).
Keeping it ‘Google’
Google Maps and Earth are geography exploration tools and are not to be used to extract Content for derivative uses that do not relate to the products. For example, tracing Google Maps or Google Earth imagery for an alternative use is not allowed. Also, whenever you wish to use our Content in print, your use should make use of a distinctive aspect of our products. Distinctive aspects of the products include :
Printing High-Resolution Imagery
Google Maps:Any use that shows Google Maps or Google Earth in context, such as a product tutorial or news article about a feature, is OK provided it shows the entire Google Maps webpage or Google Earth application.
We cannot provide high-resolution or vector screen captures of Google Maps. For high-resolution imagery from Google Earth, you must use Google Earth Pro. Stitching printed images together to create a larger map is also not permitted.
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Using Content for Guidebooks
Content from Google Maps or Earth may not be used as a core part of printed navigational content, such as tour books, maps, etc.. Limited use, such as a single page in a promotional booklet for a shopping district, is acceptable if it fits within the general guidelines described below.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Understanding Fair Use
Additional Information:
Your project may fall under ‘fair use’. Fair use is a concept under copyright law in the United States that, generally speaking, permits you to use a copyrighted work in certain ways without obtaining a license from the copyright holder. There are a variety of factors that affect whether or not your use of Content would be considered a fair use, including:
Ensuring Print Reflects Online
When using Maps/Earth Content in print, any images used must reflect how they would look on online. For example, you are not allowed to make any changes (e.g. delete, blur, etc.) to our products that would make them look genuinely different. This includes, but is not limited to, adding clouds or other natural elements, altered user-interfaces, and modification that do not appear in the actual product.
However, Google offers a Styled Maps API which allows you to edit the colors of individual map components as well as toggle visibility for each component (i.e. change water to purple and make roads invisible).
Keeping it ‘Google’
Google Maps and Earth are geography exploration tools and are not to be used to extract Content for derivative uses that do not relate to the products. For example, tracing Google Maps or Google Earth imagery for an alternative use is not allowed. Also, whenever you wish to use our Content in print, your use should make use of a distinctive aspect of our products. Distinctive aspects of the products include :
Printing High-Resolution Imagery
Google Maps:Any use that shows Google Maps or Google Earth in context, such as a product tutorial or news article about a feature, is OK provided it shows the entire Google Maps webpage or Google Earth application.
We cannot provide high-resolution or vector screen captures of Google Maps. For high-resolution imagery from Google Earth, you must use Google Earth Pro. Stitching printed images together to create a larger map is also not permitted.
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Using Content for Guidebooks
Content from Google Maps or Earth may not be used as a core part of printed navigational content, such as tour books, maps, etc.. Limited use, such as a single page in a promotional booklet for a shopping district, is acceptable if it fits within the general guidelines described below.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Understanding Fair Use
Additional Information:
Your project may fall under ‘fair use’. Fair use is a concept under copyright law in the United States that, generally speaking, permits you to use a copyrighted work in certain ways without obtaining a license from the copyright holder. There are a variety of factors that affect whether or not your use of Content would be considered a fair use, including:
Ensuring Print Reflects Online
When using Maps/Earth Content in print, any images used must reflect how they would look on online. For example, you are not allowed to make any changes (e.g. delete, blur, etc.) to our products that would make them look genuinely different. This includes, but is not limited to, adding clouds or other natural elements, altered user-interfaces, and modification that do not appear in the actual product.
However, Google offers a Styled Maps API which allows you to edit the colors of individual map components as well as toggle visibility for each component (i.e. change water to purple and make roads invisible).
Keeping it ‘Google’
Google Maps and Earth are geography exploration tools and are not to be used to extract Content for derivative uses that do not relate to the products. For example, tracing Google Maps or Google Earth imagery for an alternative use is not allowed. Also, whenever you wish to use our Content in print, your use should make use of a distinctive aspect of our products. Distinctive aspects of the products include :
Printing High-Resolution Imagery
Google Maps:Any use that shows Google Maps or Google Earth in context, such as a product tutorial or news article about a feature, is OK provided it shows the entire Google Maps webpage or Google Earth application.
We cannot provide high-resolution or vector screen captures of Google Maps. For high-resolution imagery from Google Earth, you must use Google Earth Pro. Stitching printed images together to create a larger map is also not permitted.
Content from Google Maps and Google Earth may be not used in items for resale (i.e., t-shirts, beach towels, shower curtains, mugs, etc). This restriction does not apply to media such as books.
We need to get a better idea of what you’re interested in doing with our Content in order to provide you with the most relevant permissions information. Please select the best answer above.
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Printing for Private Use
Google Maps and Google Earth have built-in print functionalities. You may print Content from these services for personal use and enlarge them. We cannot provide high-resolution or vector screen captures of Google Maps. For high-resolution imagery from Google Earth, you must use Google Earth Pro.
Understanding Fair Use
Your project may fall under ‘fair use’. Fair use is a concept under copyright law in the United States that, generally speaking, permits you to use a copyrighted work in certain ways without obtaining a license from the copyright holder. There are a variety of factors that affect whether or not your use of Content would be considered a fair use, including:
How specifically will the Content be used online?
Is your project for academic purposes or are you affiliated with a registered non-profit organization?
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Obtaining a License Grant
If you represent an academic institution or a non-profit and your project requires either Google Earth Pro or Google Maps API Premier, you may be eligible for a grant to waive fees.
For the United States, organizations must have current 501(c)(3) status, as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service to be considered for a grant. For other countries, Google currently accepts applications from eligible charitable organizations based in Africa, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.
To learn more and apply for a grant, please visit our Maps & Earth Outreach page.
Getting Google Maps API Premier
Google Maps API Premier is required for organizations who wish to embed Google Maps in a fee based application, in applications that monitor and track moving assets and also in applications that are private within an organization. It includes enhanced features, premium email support, and a service level agreement. Your project likely requires Maps API Premier--please contact the API Premier sales team to learn more.
Avoiding Caching
When using Google Maps or Earth APIs, you may not cache any imagery or other Content. Google continually updates the imagery within Maps and Earth; thus, caching may result in stale or even impermissible imagery. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Avoiding Bulk Data Downloads
You may not mass download or use bulk feeds of any Content, including but not limited to extracting numerical latitude or longitude coordinates, geocoding, text-based directions, imagery, visible map data, or Places data (including business listings) for use in other applications. You also may not trace Google Maps or Earth as the basis for tracing your own maps or geographic materials. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Getting Google Maps API Premier
Google Maps API Premier is required for organizations who wish to embed Google Maps in a fee based application, in applications that monitor and track moving assets and also in applications that are private within an organization. It includes enhanced features, premium email support, and a service level agreement. Your project likely requires Maps API Premier--please contact the API Premier sales team to learn more.
Avoiding Caching
When using Google Maps or Earth APIs, you may not cache any imagery or other Content. Google continually updates the imagery within Maps and Earth; thus, caching may result in stale or even impermissible imagery. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Avoiding Bulk Data Downloads
You may not mass download or use bulk feeds of any Content, including but not limited to extracting numerical latitude or longitude coordinates, geocoding, text-based directions, imagery, visible map data, or Places data (including business listings) for use in other applications. You also may not trace Google Maps or Earth as the basis for tracing your own maps or geographic materials. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
Is your project for academic purposes or are you affiliated with a registered non-profit organization?
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Obtaining a License Grant
If you represent an academic institution or a non-profit and your project requires either Google Earth Pro or Google Maps API Premier, you may be eligible for a grant to waive fees.
For the United States, organizations must have current 501(c)(3) status, as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service to be considered for a grant. For other countries, Google currently accepts applications from eligible charitable organizations based in Africa, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.
To learn more and apply for a grant, please visit our Maps & Earth Outreach page.
Getting Google Maps API Premier
Google Maps API Premier is required for organizations who wish to embed Google Maps in a fee based application, in applications that monitor and track moving assets and also in applications that are private within an organization. It includes enhanced features, premium email support, and a service level agreement. Your project likely requires Maps API Premier--please contact the API Premier sales team to learn more.
Avoiding Caching
When using Google Maps or Earth APIs, you may not cache any imagery or other Content. Google continually updates the imagery within Maps and Earth; thus, caching may result in stale or even impermissible imagery. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Avoiding Bulk Data Downloads
You may not mass download or use bulk feeds of any Content, including but not limited to extracting numerical latitude or longitude coordinates, geocoding, text-based directions, imagery, visible map data, or Places data (including business listings) for use in other applications. You also may not trace Google Maps or Earth as the basis for tracing your own maps or geographic materials. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Getting Google Maps API Premier
Google Maps API Premier is required for organizations who wish to embed Google Maps in a fee based application, in applications that monitor and track moving assets and also in applications that are private within an organization. It includes enhanced features, premium email support, and a service level agreement. Your project likely requires Maps API Premier--please contact the API Premier sales team to learn more.
Avoiding Caching
When using Google Maps or Earth APIs, you may not cache any imagery or other Content. Google continually updates the imagery within Maps and Earth; thus, caching may result in stale or even impermissible imagery. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Avoiding Bulk Data Downloads
You may not mass download or use bulk feeds of any Content, including but not limited to extracting numerical latitude or longitude coordinates, geocoding, text-based directions, imagery, visible map data, or Places data (including business listings) for use in other applications. You also may not trace Google Maps or Earth as the basis for tracing your own maps or geographic materials. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
Is your project for academic purposes or are you affiliated with a registered non-profit organization?
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Obtaining a License Grant
If you represent an academic institution or a non-profit and your project requires either Google Earth Pro or Google Maps API Premier, you may be eligible for a grant to waive fees.
For the United States, organizations must have current 501(c)(3) status, as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service to be considered for a grant. For other countries, Google currently accepts applications from eligible charitable organizations based in Africa, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.
To learn more and apply for a grant, please visit our Maps & Earth Outreach page.
Getting Google Maps and Google Earth APIs
Google Maps and Google Earth have multiple APIs available to embed within a website or application. Please visit the Google Maps API Family to learn more.
If you simply need to embed Google Maps or Google Earth into your website, please learn more about quick ways to do so here.
Getting Google Earth Pro
Your project may require you to have a Google Earth Pro license. Google Earth Pro provides the following benefits over the free version:
Avoiding Caching
When using Google Maps or Earth APIs, you may not cache any imagery or other Content. Google continually updates the imagery within Maps and Earth; thus, caching may result in stale or even impermissible imagery. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Avoiding Bulk Data Downloads
You may not mass download or use bulk feeds of any Content, including but not limited to extracting numerical latitude or longitude coordinates, geocoding, text-based directions, imagery, visible map data, or Places data (including business listings) for use in other applications. You also may not trace Google Maps or Earth as the basis for tracing your own maps or geographic materials. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Getting Google Maps and Google Earth APIs
Google Maps and Google Earth have multiple APIs available to embed within a website or application. Please visit the Google Maps API Family to learn more.
If you simply need to embed Google Maps or Google Earth into your website, please learn more about quick ways to do so here.
Getting Google Earth Pro
Your project may require you to have a Google Earth Pro license. Google Earth Pro provides the following benefits over the free version:
Avoiding Caching
When using Google Maps or Earth APIs, you may not cache any imagery or other Content. Google continually updates the imagery within Maps and Earth; thus, caching may result in stale or even impermissible imagery. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Avoiding Bulk Data Downloads
You may not mass download or use bulk feeds of any Content, including but not limited to extracting numerical latitude or longitude coordinates, geocoding, text-based directions, imagery, visible map data, or Places data (including business listings) for use in other applications. You also may not trace Google Maps or Earth as the basis for tracing your own maps or geographic materials. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
Is your project for academic purposes or are you affiliated with a registered non-profit organization?
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Obtaining a License Grant
If you represent an academic institution or a non-profit and your project requires either Google Earth Pro or Google Maps API Premier, you may be eligible for a grant to waive fees.
For the United States, organizations must have current 501(c)(3) status, as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service to be considered for a grant. For other countries, Google currently accepts applications from eligible charitable organizations based in Africa, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.
To learn more and apply for a grant, please visit our Maps & Earth Outreach page.
Getting Google Maps API Premier
Google Maps API Premier is required for organizations who wish to embed Google Maps in a fee based application, in applications that monitor and track moving assets and also in applications that are private within an organization. It includes enhanced features, premium email support, and a service level agreement. Your project likely requires Maps API Premier--please contact the API Premier sales team to learn more.
Avoiding Caching
When using Google Maps or Earth APIs, you may not cache any imagery or other Content. Google continually updates the imagery within Maps and Earth; thus, caching may result in stale or even impermissible imagery. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Avoiding Bulk Data Downloads
You may not mass download or use bulk feeds of any Content, including but not limited to extracting numerical latitude or longitude coordinates, geocoding, text-based directions, imagery, visible map data, or Places data (including business listings) for use in other applications. You also may not trace Google Maps or Earth as the basis for tracing your own maps or geographic materials. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Getting Google Maps API Premier
Google Maps API Premier is required for organizations who wish to embed Google Maps in a fee based application, in applications that monitor and track moving assets and also in applications that are private within an organization. It includes enhanced features, premium email support, and a service level agreement. Your project likely requires Maps API Premier--please contact the API Premier sales team to learn more.
Avoiding Caching
When using Google Maps or Earth APIs, you may not cache any imagery or other Content. Google continually updates the imagery within Maps and Earth; thus, caching may result in stale or even impermissible imagery. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Avoiding Bulk Data Downloads
You may not mass download or use bulk feeds of any Content, including but not limited to extracting numerical latitude or longitude coordinates, geocoding, text-based directions, imagery, visible map data, or Places data (including business listings) for use in other applications. You also may not trace Google Maps or Earth as the basis for tracing your own maps or geographic materials. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
Is your project for academic purposes or are you affiliated with a registered non-profit organization?
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Obtaining a License Grant
If you represent an academic institution or a non-profit and your project requires either Google Earth Pro or Google Maps API Premier, you may be eligible for a grant to waive fees.
For the United States, organizations must have current 501(c)(3) status, as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service to be considered for a grant. For other countries, Google currently accepts applications from eligible charitable organizations based in Africa, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.
To learn more and apply for a grant, please visit our Maps & Earth Outreach page.
Getting Google Maps API Premier
Google Maps API Premier is required for organizations who wish to embed Google Maps in a fee based application, in applications that monitor and track moving assets and also in applications that are private within an organization. It includes enhanced features, premium email support, and a service level agreement. Your project likely requires Maps API Premier--please contact the API Premier sales team to learn more.
Avoiding Caching
When using Google Maps or Earth APIs, you may not cache any imagery or other Content. Google continually updates the imagery within Maps and Earth; thus, caching may result in stale or even impermissible imagery. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Avoiding Bulk Data Downloads
You may not mass download or use bulk feeds of any Content, including but not limited to extracting numerical latitude or longitude coordinates, geocoding, text-based directions, imagery, visible map data, or Places data (including business listings) for use in other applications. You also may not trace Google Maps or Earth as the basis for tracing your own maps or geographic materials. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Getting Google Maps API Premier
Google Maps API Premier is required for organizations who wish to embed Google Maps in a fee based application, in applications that monitor and track moving assets and also in applications that are private within an organization. It includes enhanced features, premium email support, and a service level agreement. Your project likely requires Maps API Premier--please contact the API Premier sales team to learn more.
Avoiding Caching
When using Google Maps or Earth APIs, you may not cache any imagery or other Content. Google continually updates the imagery within Maps and Earth; thus, caching may result in stale or even impermissible imagery. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Avoiding Bulk Data Downloads
You may not mass download or use bulk feeds of any Content, including but not limited to extracting numerical latitude or longitude coordinates, geocoding, text-based directions, imagery, visible map data, or Places data (including business listings) for use in other applications. You also may not trace Google Maps or Earth as the basis for tracing your own maps or geographic materials. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
Linking to Google MapsFeel free to use a hyperlink within your website or application to send people to Google Maps and Google Earth -- we appreciate it! Our one request is that you do not use the Google, Google Maps, or Google Earth logos as the hyperlink. Please just use text or another image of your choice.
We need to get a better idea of what you’re interested in doing with our Content in order to provide you with the most relevant permissions information. Please select the best answer above.
How specifically will the Content be used in media?
Is your project for academic purposes or are you affiliated with a registered non-profit organization?
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Obtaining a License Grant
If you represent an academic institution or a non-profit and your project requires either Google Earth Pro or Google Maps API Premier, you may be eligible for a grant to waive fees.
For the United States, organizations must have current 501(c)(3) status, as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service to be considered for a grant. For other countries, Google currently accepts applications from eligible charitable organizations based in Africa, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.
To learn more and apply for a grant, please visit our Maps & Earth Outreach page.
Getting Broadcast Licensing
Use of Google Maps and Google Earth content on TV or in film requires a content usage agreement. Please learn more about Permissions and Licensing at the Google Earth website.
Use of Google Maps or Google Earth in online video does not require special licensing but must comply with all attribution requirements as mentioned below.
All uses of Google Earth in video must be created using Google Earth Pro, and we strongly recommend using the Movie Maker feature for high-quality rendering. You may not use screen capturing software with the free version of Google Earth. However, if necessary, you may use screen capture software to record Google Maps within the browser, provided your end use is compliant with all other conditions.
Getting Google Earth Pro
Your project may require you to have a Google Earth Pro license. Google Earth Pro provides the following benefits over the free version:
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Understanding Fair Use
Additional Information:
Your project may fall under ‘fair use’. Fair use is a concept under copyright law in the United States that, generally speaking, permits you to use a copyrighted work in certain ways without obtaining a license from the copyright holder. There are a variety of factors that affect whether or not your use of Content would be considered a fair use, including:
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Obtaining a License Grant
If you represent an academic institution or a non-profit and your project requires either Google Earth Pro or Google Maps API Premier, you may be eligible for a grant to waive fees.
For the United States, organizations must have current 501(c)(3) status, as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service to be considered for a grant. For other countries, Google currently accepts applications from eligible charitable organizations based in Africa, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.
To learn more and apply for a grant, please visit our Maps & Earth Outreach page.
Getting Broadcast Licensing
Use of Google Maps and Google Earth content on TV or in film requires a content usage agreement. Please learn more about Permissions and Licensing at the Google Earth website.
Use of Google Maps or Google Earth in online video does not require special licensing but must comply with all attribution requirements as mentioned below.
All uses of Google Earth in video must be created using Google Earth Pro, and we strongly recommend using the Movie Maker feature for high-quality rendering. You may not use screen capturing software with the free version of Google Earth. However, if necessary, you may use screen capture software to record Google Maps within the browser, provided your end use is compliant with all other conditions.
Getting Google Earth Pro
Your project may require you to have a Google Earth Pro license. Google Earth Pro provides the following benefits over the free version:
Understanding Fair Use
Your project may fall under ‘fair use’. Fair use is a concept under copyright law in the United States that, generally speaking, permits you to use a copyrighted work in certain ways without obtaining a license from the copyright holder. There are a variety of factors that affect whether or not your use of Content would be considered a fair use, including:
Is your project for academic purposes or are you affiliated with a registered non-profit organization?
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Obtaining a License Grant
If you represent an academic institution or a non-profit and your project requires either Google Earth Pro or Google Maps API Premier, you may be eligible for a grant to waive fees.
For the United States, organizations must have current 501(c)(3) status, as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service to be considered for a grant. For other countries, Google currently accepts applications from eligible charitable organizations based in Africa, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.
To learn more and apply for a grant, please visit our Maps & Earth Outreach page.
Getting Broadcast Licensing
Use of Google Maps and Google Earth content on TV or in film requires a content usage agreement. Please learn more about Permissions and Licensing at the Google Earth website.
Use of Google Maps or Google Earth in online video does not require special licensing but must comply with all attribution requirements as mentioned below.
All uses of Google Earth in video must be created using Google Earth Pro, and we strongly recommend using the Movie Maker feature for high-quality rendering. You may not use screen capturing software with the free version of Google Earth. However, if necessary, you may use screen capture software to record Google Maps within the browser, provided your end use is compliant with all other conditions.
Getting Google Earth Pro
Your project may require you to have a Google Earth Pro license. Google Earth Pro provides the following benefits over the free version:
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Understanding Fair Use
Additional Information:
Your project may fall under ‘fair use’. Fair use is a concept under copyright law in the United States that, generally speaking, permits you to use a copyrighted work in certain ways without obtaining a license from the copyright holder. There are a variety of factors that affect whether or not your use of Content would be considered a fair use, including:
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Obtaining a License Grant
If you represent an academic institution or a non-profit and your project requires either Google Earth Pro or Google Maps API Premier, you may be eligible for a grant to waive fees.
For the United States, organizations must have current 501(c)(3) status, as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service to be considered for a grant. For other countries, Google currently accepts applications from eligible charitable organizations based in Africa, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.
To learn more and apply for a grant, please visit our Maps & Earth Outreach page.
Getting Broadcast Licensing
Use of Google Maps and Google Earth content on TV or in film requires a content usage agreement. Please learn more about Permissions and Licensing at the Google Earth website.
Use of Google Maps or Google Earth in online video does not require special licensing but must comply with all attribution requirements as mentioned below.
All uses of Google Earth in video must be created using Google Earth Pro, and we strongly recommend using the Movie Maker feature for high-quality rendering. You may not use screen capturing software with the free version of Google Earth. However, if necessary, you may use screen capture software to record Google Maps within the browser, provided your end use is compliant with all other conditions.
Getting Google Earth Pro
Your project may require you to have a Google Earth Pro license. Google Earth Pro provides the following benefits over the free version:
Understanding Fair Use
Your project may fall under ‘fair use’. Fair use is a concept under copyright law in the United States that, generally speaking, permits you to use a copyrighted work in certain ways without obtaining a license from the copyright holder. There are a variety of factors that affect whether or not your use of Content would be considered a fair use, including:
Is your project for academic purposes or are you affiliated with a registered non-profit organization?
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Obtaining a License Grant
If you represent an academic institution or a non-profit and your project requires either Google Earth Pro or Google Maps API Premier, you may be eligible for a grant to waive fees.
For the United States, organizations must have current 501(c)(3) status, as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service to be considered for a grant. For other countries, Google currently accepts applications from eligible charitable organizations based in Africa, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.
To learn more and apply for a grant, please visit our Maps & Earth Outreach page.
Getting Broadcast Licensing
Use of Google Maps and Google Earth content on TV or in film requires a content usage agreement. Please learn more about Permissions and Licensing at the Google Earth website.
Use of Google Maps or Google Earth in online video does not require special licensing but must comply with all attribution requirements as mentioned below.
All uses of Google Earth in video must be created using Google Earth Pro, and we strongly recommend using the Movie Maker feature for high-quality rendering. You may not use screen capturing software with the free version of Google Earth. However, if necessary, you may use screen capture software to record Google Maps within the browser, provided your end use is compliant with all other conditions.
Getting Google Earth Pro
Your project may require you to have a Google Earth Pro license. Google Earth Pro provides the following benefits over the free version:
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Understanding Fair Use
Additional Information:
Your project may fall under ‘fair use’. Fair use is a concept under copyright law in the United States that, generally speaking, permits you to use a copyrighted work in certain ways without obtaining a license from the copyright holder. There are a variety of factors that affect whether or not your use of Content would be considered a fair use, including:
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Obtaining a License Grant
If you represent an academic institution or a non-profit and your project requires either Google Earth Pro or Google Maps API Premier, you may be eligible for a grant to waive fees.
For the United States, organizations must have current 501(c)(3) status, as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service to be considered for a grant. For other countries, Google currently accepts applications from eligible charitable organizations based in Africa, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.
To learn more and apply for a grant, please visit our Maps & Earth Outreach page.
Getting Broadcast Licensing
Use of Google Maps and Google Earth content on TV or in film requires a content usage agreement. Please learn more about Permissions and Licensing at the Google Earth website.
Use of Google Maps or Google Earth in online video does not require special licensing but must comply with all attribution requirements as mentioned below.
All uses of Google Earth in video must be created using Google Earth Pro, and we strongly recommend using the Movie Maker feature for high-quality rendering. You may not use screen capturing software with the free version of Google Earth. However, if necessary, you may use screen capture software to record Google Maps within the browser, provided your end use is compliant with all other conditions.
Getting Google Earth Pro
Your project may require you to have a Google Earth Pro license. Google Earth Pro provides the following benefits over the free version:
Understanding Fair Use
Your project may fall under ‘fair use’. Fair use is a concept under copyright law in the United States that, generally speaking, permits you to use a copyrighted work in certain ways without obtaining a license from the copyright holder. There are a variety of factors that affect whether or not your use of Content would be considered a fair use, including:
We need to get a better idea of what you’re interested in doing with our Content in order to provide you with the most relevant permissions information. Please select the best answer above.
We need to get a better idea of what you’re interested in doing with our Content in order to provide you with the most relevant permissions information. Please select the best answer above.
Although this wizard can’t provide product support, we can certainly try to point you to the right place. Depending on the product you need help with, please visit Google Maps Help, Google Earth Help, Google Maps/Earth APIs, or Google Help for all other products. Enterprise and Maps API Premier customers should visit the Enterprise Support page.
How do you plan to use this Content in your project?
Please do not use Street View in print.
Due to nature of the imagery, there is extra sensitivity with using Street View. For example, we do not allow uses that encourage inspection of private property or that access imagery without directly accessing the API.
Google has publicly pledged to remove or further edit Street View imagery if a user requests; therefore, Street View imagery can only be used in projects where the imagery comes from the Street View API (use in print or videos is not allowed). As with other Google Maps and Google Earth Content, no caching of this imagery is allowed.
For more information on how to use Street View through the API, please read the Maps API documentation.
You may print Street View for private use by clicking the ‘Print’ button in the upper right area of Google Maps. From there you can add notes to the image and choose whether to print with or without an accompanying map of the surrounding area.
How specifically will the Content be used online?
Is your project for academic purposes or are you affiliated with a registered non-profit organization?
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Obtaining a License Grant
If you represent an academic institution or a non-profit and your project requires either Google Earth Pro or Google Maps API Premier, you may be eligible for a grant to waive fees.
For the United States, organizations must have current 501(c)(3) status, as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service to be considered for a grant. For other countries, Google currently accepts applications from eligible charitable organizations based in Africa, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.
To learn more and apply for a grant, please visit our Maps & Earth Outreach page.
Using Street View
Due to nature of the imagery, there is extra sensitivity with using Street View. For example, we do not allow uses that encourage inspection of private property or that access imagery without directly accessing the API.
Google has publicly pledged to remove or further edit Street View imagery if a user requests; therefore, Street View imagery can only be used in projects where the imagery comes from the Street View API (use in print or videos is not allowed). As with other Google Maps and Google Earth Content, no caching of this imagery is allowed.
For more information on how to use Street View through the API, please read the Maps API documentation.
Getting Google Maps API Premier
Google Maps API Premier is required for organizations who wish to embed Google Maps in a fee based application, in applications that monitor and track moving assets and also in applications that are private within an organization. It includes enhanced features, premium email support, and a service level agreement. Your project likely requires Maps API Premier--please contact the API Premier sales team to learn more.
Avoiding Caching
When using Google Maps or Earth APIs, you may not cache any imagery or other Content. Google continually updates the imagery within Maps and Earth; thus, caching may result in stale or even impermissible imagery. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Avoiding Bulk Data Downloads
You may not mass download or use bulk feeds of any Content, including but not limited to extracting numerical latitude or longitude coordinates, geocoding, text-based directions, imagery, visible map data, or Places data (including business listings) for use in other applications. You also may not trace Google Maps or Earth as the basis for tracing your own maps or geographic materials. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Using Street View
Due to nature of the imagery, there is extra sensitivity with using Street View. For example, we do not allow uses that encourage inspection of private property or that access imagery without directly accessing the API.
Google has publicly pledged to remove or further edit Street View imagery if a user requests; therefore, Street View imagery can only be used in projects where the imagery comes from the Street View API (use in print or videos is not allowed). As with other Google Maps and Google Earth Content, no caching of this imagery is allowed.
For more information on how to use Street View through the API, please read the Maps API documentation.
Getting Google Maps API Premier
Google Maps API Premier is required for organizations who wish to embed Google Maps in a fee based application, in applications that monitor and track moving assets and also in applications that are private within an organization. It includes enhanced features, premium email support, and a service level agreement. Your project likely requires Maps API Premier--please contact the API Premier sales team to learn more.
Avoiding Caching
When using Google Maps or Earth APIs, you may not cache any imagery or other Content. Google continually updates the imagery within Maps and Earth; thus, caching may result in stale or even impermissible imagery. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Avoiding Bulk Data Downloads
You may not mass download or use bulk feeds of any Content, including but not limited to extracting numerical latitude or longitude coordinates, geocoding, text-based directions, imagery, visible map data, or Places data (including business listings) for use in other applications. You also may not trace Google Maps or Earth as the basis for tracing your own maps or geographic materials. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
Is your project for academic purposes or are you affiliated with a registered non-profit organization?
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Obtaining a License Grant
If you represent an academic institution or a non-profit and your project requires either Google Earth Pro or Google Maps API Premier, you may be eligible for a grant to waive fees.
For the United States, organizations must have current 501(c)(3) status, as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service to be considered for a grant. For other countries, Google currently accepts applications from eligible charitable organizations based in Africa, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.
To learn more and apply for a grant, please visit our Maps & Earth Outreach page.
Using Street View
Due to nature of the imagery, there is extra sensitivity with using Street View. For example, we do not allow uses that encourage inspection of private property or that access imagery without directly accessing the API.
Google has publicly pledged to remove or further edit Street View imagery if a user requests; therefore, Street View imagery can only be used in projects where the imagery comes from the Street View API (use in print or videos is not allowed). As with other Google Maps and Google Earth Content, no caching of this imagery is allowed.
For more information on how to use Street View through the API, please read the Maps API documentation.
Getting Google Maps API Premier
Google Maps API Premier is required for organizations who wish to embed Google Maps in a fee based application, in applications that monitor and track moving assets and also in applications that are private within an organization. It includes enhanced features, premium email support, and a service level agreement. Your project likely requires Maps API Premier--please contact the API Premier sales team to learn more.
Avoiding Caching
When using Google Maps or Earth APIs, you may not cache any imagery or other Content. Google continually updates the imagery within Maps and Earth; thus, caching may result in stale or even impermissible imagery. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Avoiding Bulk Data Downloads
You may not mass download or use bulk feeds of any Content, including but not limited to extracting numerical latitude or longitude coordinates, geocoding, text-based directions, imagery, visible map data, or Places data (including business listings) for use in other applications. You also may not trace Google Maps or Earth as the basis for tracing your own maps or geographic materials. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Using Street View
Due to nature of the imagery, there is extra sensitivity with using Street View. For example, we do not allow uses that encourage inspection of private property or that access imagery without directly accessing the API.
Google has publicly pledged to remove or further edit Street View imagery if a user requests; therefore, Street View imagery can only be used in projects where the imagery comes from the Street View API (use in print or videos is not allowed). As with other Google Maps and Google Earth Content, no caching of this imagery is allowed.
For more information on how to use Street View through the API, please read the Maps API documentation.
Getting Google Maps API Premier
Google Maps API Premier is required for organizations who wish to embed Google Maps in a fee based application, in applications that monitor and track moving assets and also in applications that are private within an organization. It includes enhanced features, premium email support, and a service level agreement. Your project likely requires Maps API Premier--please contact the API Premier sales team to learn more.
Avoiding Caching
When using Google Maps or Earth APIs, you may not cache any imagery or other Content. Google continually updates the imagery within Maps and Earth; thus, caching may result in stale or even impermissible imagery. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Avoiding Bulk Data Downloads
You may not mass download or use bulk feeds of any Content, including but not limited to extracting numerical latitude or longitude coordinates, geocoding, text-based directions, imagery, visible map data, or Places data (including business listings) for use in other applications. You also may not trace Google Maps or Earth as the basis for tracing your own maps or geographic materials. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Using Street View
Due to nature of the imagery, there is extra sensitivity with using Street View. For example, we do not allow uses that encourage inspection of private property or that access imagery without directly accessing the API.
Google has publicly pledged to remove or further edit Street View imagery if a user requests; therefore, Street View imagery can only be used in projects where the imagery comes from the Street View API (use in print or videos is not allowed). As with other Google Maps and Google Earth Content, no caching of this imagery is allowed.
For more information on how to use Street View through the API, please read the Maps API documentation.
Getting Google Maps and Google Earth APIs
Google Maps and Google Earth have multiple APIs available to embed within a website or application. Please visit the Google Maps API Family to learn more.
If you simply need to embed Google Maps or Google Earth into your website, please learn more about quick ways to do so here.
Avoiding Caching
When using Google Maps or Earth APIs, you may not cache any imagery or other Content. Google continually updates the imagery within Maps and Earth; thus, caching may result in stale or even impermissible imagery. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Avoiding Bulk Data Downloads
You may not mass download or use bulk feeds of any Content, including but not limited to extracting numerical latitude or longitude coordinates, geocoding, text-based directions, imagery, visible map data, or Places data (including business listings) for use in other applications. You also may not trace Google Maps or Earth as the basis for tracing your own maps or geographic materials. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
Is your project for academic purposes or are you affiliated with a registered non-profit organization?
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Obtaining a License Grant
If you represent an academic institution or a non-profit and your project requires either Google Earth Pro or Google Maps API Premier, you may be eligible for a grant to waive fees.
For the United States, organizations must have current 501(c)(3) status, as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service to be considered for a grant. For other countries, Google currently accepts applications from eligible charitable organizations based in Africa, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.
To learn more and apply for a grant, please visit our Maps & Earth Outreach page.
Using Street View
Due to nature of the imagery, there is extra sensitivity with using Street View. For example, we do not allow uses that encourage inspection of private property or that access imagery without directly accessing the API.
Google has publicly pledged to remove or further edit Street View imagery if a user requests; therefore, Street View imagery can only be used in projects where the imagery comes from the Street View API (use in print or videos is not allowed). As with other Google Maps and Google Earth Content, no caching of this imagery is allowed.
For more information on how to use Street View through the API, please read the Maps API documentation.
Getting Google Maps API Premier
Google Maps API Premier is required for organizations who wish to embed Google Maps in a fee based application, in applications that monitor and track moving assets and also in applications that are private within an organization. It includes enhanced features, premium email support, and a service level agreement. Your project likely requires Maps API Premier--please contact the API Premier sales team to learn more.
Avoiding Caching
When using Google Maps or Earth APIs, you may not cache any imagery or other Content. Google continually updates the imagery within Maps and Earth; thus, caching may result in stale or even impermissible imagery. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Avoiding Bulk Data Downloads
You may not mass download or use bulk feeds of any Content, including but not limited to extracting numerical latitude or longitude coordinates, geocoding, text-based directions, imagery, visible map data, or Places data (including business listings) for use in other applications. You also may not trace Google Maps or Earth as the basis for tracing your own maps or geographic materials. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Using Street View
Due to nature of the imagery, there is extra sensitivity with using Street View. For example, we do not allow uses that encourage inspection of private property or that access imagery without directly accessing the API.
Google has publicly pledged to remove or further edit Street View imagery if a user requests; therefore, Street View imagery can only be used in projects where the imagery comes from the Street View API (use in print or videos is not allowed). As with other Google Maps and Google Earth Content, no caching of this imagery is allowed.
For more information on how to use Street View through the API, please read the Maps API documentation.
Getting Google Maps API Premier
Google Maps API Premier is required for organizations who wish to embed Google Maps in a fee based application, in applications that monitor and track moving assets and also in applications that are private within an organization. It includes enhanced features, premium email support, and a service level agreement. Your project likely requires Maps API Premier--please contact the API Premier sales team to learn more.
Avoiding Caching
When using Google Maps or Earth APIs, you may not cache any imagery or other Content. Google continually updates the imagery within Maps and Earth; thus, caching may result in stale or even impermissible imagery. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Avoiding Bulk Data Downloads
You may not mass download or use bulk feeds of any Content, including but not limited to extracting numerical latitude or longitude coordinates, geocoding, text-based directions, imagery, visible map data, or Places data (including business listings) for use in other applications. You also may not trace Google Maps or Earth as the basis for tracing your own maps or geographic materials. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
Is your project for academic purposes or are you affiliated with a registered non-profit organization?
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Obtaining a License Grant
If you represent an academic institution or a non-profit and your project requires either Google Earth Pro or Google Maps API Premier, you may be eligible for a grant to waive fees.
For the United States, organizations must have current 501(c)(3) status, as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service to be considered for a grant. For other countries, Google currently accepts applications from eligible charitable organizations based in Africa, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.
To learn more and apply for a grant, please visit our Maps & Earth Outreach page.
Using Street View
Due to nature of the imagery, there is extra sensitivity with using Street View. For example, we do not allow uses that encourage inspection of private property or that access imagery without directly accessing the API.
Google has publicly pledged to remove or further edit Street View imagery if a user requests; therefore, Street View imagery can only be used in projects where the imagery comes from the Street View API (use in print or videos is not allowed). As with other Google Maps and Google Earth Content, no caching of this imagery is allowed.
For more information on how to use Street View through the API, please read the Maps API documentation.
Getting Google Maps API Premier
Google Maps API Premier is required for organizations who wish to embed Google Maps in a fee based application, in applications that monitor and track moving assets and also in applications that are private within an organization. It includes enhanced features, premium email support, and a service level agreement. Your project likely requires Maps API Premier--please contact the API Premier sales team to learn more.
Avoiding Caching
When using Google Maps or Earth APIs, you may not cache any imagery or other Content. Google continually updates the imagery within Maps and Earth; thus, caching may result in stale or even impermissible imagery. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Avoiding Bulk Data Downloads
You may not mass download or use bulk feeds of any Content, including but not limited to extracting numerical latitude or longitude coordinates, geocoding, text-based directions, imagery, visible map data, or Places data (including business listings) for use in other applications. You also may not trace Google Maps or Earth as the basis for tracing your own maps or geographic materials. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
Please review the following rules & guidelines relevant to your project based on your responses:Using Street View
Due to nature of the imagery, there is extra sensitivity with using Street View. For example, we do not allow uses that encourage inspection of private property or that access imagery without directly accessing the API.
Google has publicly pledged to remove or further edit Street View imagery if a user requests; therefore, Street View imagery can only be used in projects where the imagery comes from the Street View API (use in print or videos is not allowed). As with other Google Maps and Google Earth Content, no caching of this imagery is allowed.
For more information on how to use Street View through the API, please read the Maps API documentation.
Getting Google Maps API Premier
Google Maps API Premier is required for organizations who wish to embed Google Maps in a fee based application, in applications that monitor and track moving assets and also in applications that are private within an organization. It includes enhanced features, premium email support, and a service level agreement. Your project likely requires Maps API Premier--please contact the API Premier sales team to learn more.
Avoiding Caching
When using Google Maps or Earth APIs, you may not cache any imagery or other Content. Google continually updates the imagery within Maps and Earth; thus, caching may result in stale or even impermissible imagery. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Avoiding Bulk Data Downloads
You may not mass download or use bulk feeds of any Content, including but not limited to extracting numerical latitude or longitude coordinates, geocoding, text-based directions, imagery, visible map data, or Places data (including business listings) for use in other applications. You also may not trace Google Maps or Earth as the basis for tracing your own maps or geographic materials. For full details, please read section 10.3.1 of the Maps/Earth API Terms of Service.
Showing Attribution
All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth and its Content must provide attribution to Google and our suppliers. Google does not approve of any use of Content without proper attribution. Depending on the region, the Content provider may be Google alone or Google and one or more 3rd party providers.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
Linking to Google MapsFeel free to use a hyperlink within your website or application to send people to Google Maps and Google Earth -- we appreciate it! Our one request is that you do not use the Google, Google Maps, or Google Earth logos as the hyperlink. Please just use text or another image of your choice.
We need to get a better idea of what you’re interested in doing with our Content in order to provide you with the most relevant permissions information. Please select the best answer above.
We need to get a better idea of what you’re interested in doing with our Content in order to provide you with the most relevant permissions information. Please select the best answer above.
Although this wizard can’t provide product support, we can certainly try to point you to the right place. Depending on the product you need help with, please visit Google Maps Help, Google Earth Help, Google Maps/Earth APIs, or Google Help for all other products. Enterprise and Maps API Premier customers should visit the Enterprise Support page.
This wizard focuses on the permissible uses of Google Maps, Google Earth, and Street View. For more information on SketchUp or Panoramio, please read the SketchUp Terms of Service, Panoramio Terms of Service or visit the SketchUp Help Center and Panoramio Help Center.
Using Google’s logos is not permitted unless you have a signed partnership. To get more information on using product logos, please visit Google logo’s site.
We need to get a better idea of what you’re interested in doing with our Content in order to provide you with the most relevant permissions information. Please select the best answer above.
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