API License

[moshen]

API License

[fredx21]

Hi,
From what I understand:

Google Maps Javascript API Version 3 is the client-side version of Google Maps Services. They include multple javascript libraries meant to run in the browser. If you look closely at how to get an API key for those services, the documentation specifies to get Browser key.

Google Maps API is the server-side (RESTful) version of Google Maps Services. If you look closely at how to get an API key for those services, the documentation specifies to get Server key.

So if I understand the Google Maps API models correctly, node-googlemaps is using the correct API.

As for the map displaying requirement, I believe this is just how google wants to protect him-self so its does not give away their ressources without a compensation. If you want to avoid this requirement, I believe your only option is to buy a Maps for Business license from Google. From the FAQ: If you're using the Maps API internally or for asset tracking purposes, you must have a Maps API for Business license.

Fred

[moshen]

I believe that @fredx21 is correct. If you look under the terms: https://developers.google.com/maps/terms (under section 10.1.1(g) No Use of Content without a Google Map.)

There are some other restrictions outlined in sections 8,9 and 10.

Edit: Was wrong. I have corrected myself.