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This provision establishes the scope and restrictions of API access rights. The non-exclusive nature permits Google to authorize other parties to use the same APIs, while the non-sublicensable and non-transferable terms restrict users from conveying API access to third parties or other entities.
Users receive authorization to use the Maps APIs under specified conditions, but cannot sublicense, transfer, or share API access with other parties. Google retains the right to revoke the license if the user fails to comply with the Terms or permitted use policies.
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"Subject to your compliance with these Terms and the law, Google grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-sublicensable, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Maps APIs solely in accordance with these Terms, the applicable documentation, and the permitted use policies published by Google.— Excerpt from Google Maps's Google Maps Platform Terms of Service
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This provision establishes the scope and restrictions of API access rights. The non-exclusive nature permits Google to authorize other parties to use the same APIs, while the non-sublicensable and non-transferable terms restrict users from conveying API access to third parties or other entities.
Users receive authorization to use the Maps APIs under specified conditions, but cannot sublicense, transfer, or share API access with other parties. Google retains the right to revoke the license if the user fails to comply with the Terms or permitted use policies.
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