Terms of Service aren't the law... you're a bit overly cautious here. Although a lawyer could provide an answer of course.
But to move to OP's original question. I want to point to section 8.7 (c) and it looks as if dispatch and fleet management that's critical to a core business is not permitted? Let's say displaying vehicle icons on the map would violate this section, one would think. My advise: Check out OpenStreetMaps instead. Oh while at it, also research what IP holding firm ArrivalStar has been doing the last few years. (hint: patent trolling owners of dispatch and fleet management systems) On May 13, 3:56 am, Mark Murphy <mmur...@commonsware.com> wrote: > On Sun, May 13, 2012 at 3:50 AM, Matt Clark <mrclark32...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I am developing an android app that will utilize the Google Maps API. The > > app is a Dispatch Manager and Fleet Management system. It does all of the > > actual management system on my own server and SQL Databases using the GPS > > information from the phone, however, in the Google terms of service, it says > > something about using the API for fleet management and dispatch, but I know > > nothing of law language, and don't understand what it is telling me I can > > and can not do. > > > Section 8.7: > >https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/android/maps-api-signup > > > Can someone tell me if I am permitted to use the API for this app? > > Qualified legal counsel can give you advice. > > > Also, per Section 8.3, am I allowed to sell this app that utilizes the API? > > See above. > > While I am guessing that you do not like this response: > > 1. The answer may vary by jurisdiction > > 2. In some places, you can be sued for providing legal advice without > a license, see: > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IANAL > > -- > Mark Murphy (a Commons > Guy)http://commonsware.com|http://github.com/commonsguyhttp://commonsware.com/blog|http://twitter.com/commonsguy > > Android Training in DC:http://marakana.com/training/android/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
