2022
@SamsonR wrote:@TraciC Have a look at this links https://aroundguides.com/ChIJ0f93UpdxTBARK5enWN-3tHo http://placesmap.net/NG/esso-junction-12229/
That is what I am actually reffering too. I hope you help me understand why that website is using contributions I make to google maps on their website
Hi @HelloSamsonR,
as I can remember, developers who rely on data from Google maps api should mention the source of data which is visible on the first website (Google), and he mention your name as credit so it's ok as fair use.
don't forget that you agreed that your contributions are public and accessible via APIs & service of Google. In some cases they use them without credit and that its copyright infringement so you should report them. Google allow Photographers to put their watermarks in condition to not exceed 20% of the photo especially for photospheres.
you should read this too https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/News-Updates/How-to-Upload-Great-Photos-to-Google-Maps/ba-p/98...
@SamsonR wrote:@khammami I think I understand better now. so in essence it means other websites can upload our contributions on their website and reference would be made to the contributor via google maps?. Is that the case @khammami
not upload they must not store it just use via the api or temporary storage:
here full terms for dev https://developers.google.com/maps/terms
check section 10
No caching or storage. You will not pre-fetch, cache, index, or store any Content to be used outside the Service, except that you may store limited amounts of Content solely for the purpose of improving the performance of your Maps API Implementation due to network latency (and not for the purpose of preventing Google from accurately tracking usage), and only if such storage:
- is temporary (and in no event more than 30 calendar days);
- is secure;
- does not manipulate or aggregate any part of the Content or Service; and
- does not modify attribution in any way.
No removing, obscuring, or altering terms of service, links, or proprietary rights notices. You will not:
- remove, obscure, or alter any Google terms of service or any links to or notices of those terms, or any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices; or
- falsify or delete any author attributions, legal notices, or other labels of the origin or source of material
@Anonymous wrote:@HelloSamsonR My Reviews and photos are also on this website, but I can see my name here - https://aroundguides.com/ChIJCzwRneYrXkcRD-GjEqLqLQw/Photos/0
@Anonymous and the link take to your contributions
@HelloSamsonR this website is using data provided by Google for example the photo of @Anonymous is served from Google servers and not from website servers (open image in new tab).