I wonder what appropriate attribution for a mobile app must look like. I do know that there are some hints about this in the FAQ
https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Legal_FAQ#3a._I_would_like_to_use_ OpenStreetMap_maps._How_should_I_credit_you.3F which states: -------------- *Where to put it* This credit needs to appear in a place reasonable to the medium you are utilising. In other words, you should expect to credit OpenStreetMap in the same way and with the same prominence as would be expected by any other map supplier. Therefore: - For a *browsable electronic map* (e.g. embedded in a web page or mobile phone application), the credit should appear in the corner of the map, as commonly seen with map APIs/libraries such as Google Maps. - For a *printed map*, the credit should appear beside the map if that is where other such credits appear, and/or in the "acknowledgements" section of the publication (often at the start of a book or magazine). If you are producing library code that offers OpenStreetMap data or tiles, you should make sure library users are aware of these terms. We strongly recommend that you display this credit by default when your library is used. -------------- In a real world example, I have found an app which does credit OSM at the bottom of the first screen (relatively tiny, I'd say same size as is done in apps who provide constant attribution), but it vanishes as soon as you move the map (i.e. almost instantly because you always move the map). Also this attribution doesn't link or mention the ODbL in any way. The other way to see OSM attribution is after clicking on settings, then on about and then on "legal" (i.e. it is very hidden). The map is the main feature of this app (its a tourist map guide). What is your stance? I had written to the publisher and their answer was: "Sorry I didn't see your first email. When you open the app, we also directly provide contribution at the bottom until you move the map. See screenshot below." Shall I insisist or accept their way of doing it? Cheers, Martin
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