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This provision establishes operational constraints on how customers may deploy and utilize Maps API services, requiring fresh data retrieval within defined parameters rather than maintaining persistent local copies of map content. The restriction structures the technical implementation requirements and ensures ongoing compliance with Google's data management and usage protocols.
The updated terms establish a broader definition of activities that are subject to heightened restrictions under the Google Maps Platform Terms of Service. Previously, the definition enumerated specific high-risk categories. The revised language now encompasses any use case where service failure could reasonably be expected to result in death, serious personal injury, or severe environmental or property damage, and explicitly identifies weaponry as a restricted application. Developers and organizations using Google Maps for restricted purposes should review their use cases against the new definition to ensure continued compliance.
View change record →Customers operating Maps API services must comply with the 30-day maximum cache period limitation and cannot implement longer-term content storage or caching strategies outside this window. Customers that implement Maps API services must refresh cached content at intervals not exceeding 30 calendar days and ensure all caching practices conform to the stated terms.
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You must not, and must not allow others to: Create content, products, or services using any part of the End User Services
Do not generate images for political campaigns or to try to influence the outcome of an election. Do not generate images to spread misinformation or disinformation.
You agree not to post, upload, publish, submit or transmit any content that: (i) infringes, misappropriates or violates a third party's patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, moral rights or other intellectual property rights, or rights of publicity or privacy; (ii) violates, or encourages any ...
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"No Caching. Customer will not cache or store any Content (including any map images or geographic data) for use in the Maps API(s), except as expressly authorized under this Agreement. Customer may implement temporary caching with a cache period of no more than 30 calendar days to improve the performance of their Maps API implementation, provided that the Customer complies with all applicable Terms.— Excerpt from Google Maps's Google Maps Platform Terms of Service
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This provision establishes operational constraints on how customers may deploy and utilize Maps API services, requiring fresh data retrieval within defined parameters rather than maintaining persistent local copies of map content. The restriction structures the technical implementation requirements and ensures ongoing compliance with Google's data management and usage protocols.
Customers operating Maps API services must comply with the 30-day maximum cache period limitation and cannot implement longer-term content storage or caching strategies outside this window. Customers that implement Maps API services must refresh cached content at intervals not exceeding 30 calendar days and ensure all caching practices conform to the stated terms.
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