> 1. First of all are we allowed to modify the search results? I don't believe Directions results are what Google means when it refers to "search results" in the Terms 10.1.1.(d) I would call Directions results 'Content', as is mentioned in 8.3.(a).
> Namely to change the > duration (time) data get from Google in order to fit the data to buses I don't think that is modification as such, you are creating additional 'derived data' from Google's Content. I would _think_ that is fine, so long as attribution is clear and you are using it in conjunction with as Google Map of some kind. > 2. Are we allowed to use your Content (search results) for further > calculation (e.g. calculating transportation/renting fees based on the > distance data? It's not my Content; you are talking to other developers here, not addressing Google's lawyers. Google's Terms are published, for expert interpretation you need your own lawyer. 'Taxi Fare' calculators have been discussed before. http://groups.google.com/group/google-maps-api/browse_thread/thread/ca9d0a64a694263c/af98179f0a79d844 note the distinction between offering estimates to the public, and actually using Google's data to generate invoices. (Using maps Content for scheduling or despatch is different matter, though.) > 3. Is it acceptable if we show the search results on the map > behind a link? (E.g. a link like: “Show these results on the map” – so > the user can decide whether to see it or not). That does not seem to me to be in compliance with 10.1.1.(g) "No Use of Content without a Google Map" as the map is nowhere to be seen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Google Maps JavaScript API v3" group. To post to this group, send email to google-maps-js-api-v3@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to google-maps-js-api-v3+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/google-maps-js-api-v3?hl=en.
