Hello Ricky,

Ricky Satomi schrieb am 02.01.2015 um 19:30:
Hello all,

Couple questions about power data in OSM

Can we upload place data from google maps into the osm database? I know
there are lots of discussion on how not to use Google data in osm but I
can't find the specific part in google's TOS that prohibits using places
data in outside applications.


No. Google data cannot be used for OpenStreetMap. The Google Terms of Service state that

   *2. Restrictions on Use*. Unless you have received prior written
   authorization from Google (or, as applicable, from the provider of
   particular Content), you must not
   (a) copy, translate, modify, or make derivative works of the Content or any
   part thereof;
   ...
   (g) use the Products to create a database of places or other local listings
   information.

And a database is exactly what is behing OpenStreetMap. Furthermore, it would be a copy of the content and the maps produced from our database are considered derivative works. This is at least what I have learnt from various discussions on the mailing lists - I my self am no legal expert.

The difference to the Bing imagery used most frequently as background layer in the editors is that Microsoft explicitely granted permission to OpenStreetMap to do so.


Regards

Michael

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