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Arek Areknawo
Arek Areknawo

Reputation: 1

Google Maps Android API license for free-to-play game

It isn't clearly stated in Google Maps Terms of Service whether I can use it for free in a free-to-play game.

I know it's not really freemium or something like this, so please tell me - do I have to buy a license for my game?

Upvotes: 0

Views: 226

Answers (1)

Rafael Steil
Rafael Steil

Reputation: 4697

Disclaimer: this is lot legal advice.

According to this page, your app fits in the freemium section of the "Paid" category, and so you are allowed to use the SDK for free, respecting the limits. Quoting the doc:

"Apps or websites that require an end user or organization to pay a fee for download or access (e.g. freemium, OEM or subscription). [...] Standard Plan: For Android/iOS, you may charge a fee via the Play or App stores for your app and use the Standard Plan."

Your freemium app fits in the "Standard", as described here

In the first page of the documentation, it is clear that, as long as your app or content (like a webpage page) is accessible to the general public, you are allowed to use the maps api without paying anything to Google.

Upvotes: 1

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