Any app or website that displays Google Maps content must show the Google logo and any required copyright notices exactly as specified in Google's documentation.
This analysis describes what Google Maps's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
Failure to display proper attribution is an independent grounds for API key revocation and can expose developers to copyright claims.
Language simplified to reference 'any other copyright notices' rather than specifying exact format and placement requirements, though core attribution obligation remains.
View full change record →This clause shapes the visual and branding experience of any app built on Maps Platform, and non-compliance by a developer could result in loss of map functionality in applications that end users rely on.
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"You must display the attribution to Google on your Maps API Implementation as described in the Maps APIs Documentation, which includes displaying the Google logo and any other copyright notices as required.— Excerpt from Google Maps's Google Maps Platform Terms of Service
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Attribution requirements are primarily a contractual and intellectual property matter. They engage copyright law under the Berne Convention and applicable national copyright statutes. No specific government enforcement agency has direct jurisdiction over attribution compliance. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. Attribution violations are a common enforcement trigger in Maps Platform agreements. The documentation specifying exact attribution format can change, requiring ongoing monitoring. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: Attribution requirements apply globally. Some jurisdictions with mandatory copyright notice requirements may independently require attribution beyond what the agreement specifies. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: White-label applications or applications where the UI is managed by a third-party vendor must contractually ensure that attribution requirements flow down to the vendor. Procurement contracts should include Maps Platform attribution compliance as an obligation. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Engineering and product teams should establish a documentation-review process to catch any changes to Google's attribution specification. Attribution should be tested as part of QA processes for any Maps-integrated product.
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Failure to display proper attribution is an independent grounds for API key revocation and can expose developers to copyright claims.
This clause shapes the visual and branding experience of any app built on Maps Platform, and non-compliance by a developer could result in loss of map functionality in applications that end users rely on.
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