More precisely, the Google Permissions page states that it is okay to use Google Map images for the purposes of research assuming that you provide proper attributions.
In this way, are maps copyrighted?
Can maps be copyrighted? The short answer’s a clear and resounding: yes. Section 107 of the United States’ Copyright Act even specifically mentions maps.
Furthermore, is Google Maps free to use?
Our pricing scales to fit your needs with no commitments, termination fees, or usage limits — and you can use mobile Maps at no charge. All customers get Google support and can access community-based development support through Stack Overflow and the Maps API Public Issue Tracker.
Is Google maps open source?
Another advantage of open source is that you can mix and match components for your mapping solution. With Google Maps, Google controls all parts of the solution: the API, the maps, and the servers that serve these maps. Open-source map APIs allow you to pick from a large number of maps, or even create your own maps.
What is the nature and purpose of maps google com?
Google Maps is a web mapping platform and consumer application offered by Google. It offers satellite imagery, aerial photography, street maps, 360° interactive panoramic views of streets (Street View), real-time traffic conditions, and route planning for traveling by foot, car, air (in beta) and public transportation.
Why are Chinese Maps wrong?
The short answer is that China does not use the same GPS standard as the rest of the world to plot coordinates on a map. Since maps of China use a different standard than the one used by GPS it causes the GPS coordinates to appear off, sometimes by a large amount, and this is known as the China GPS shift problem.