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Using Google Maps is at your own risk. You cannot create new products or services based on Google Maps, nor can you mass download content or create services that substitute or are similar to Google Maps.
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Use of Google Maps is at your own risk
Users must exercise independent judgment and use Google Maps at their own risk.
Why it matters: You are responsible for your conduct and its consequences when using Google Maps and understanding that actual conditions may vary from map results.
When you use Google Maps map data, traffic, directions, and other content, you may find that actual conditions differ from the map results and content, so exercise your independent judgment and use Google Maps at your own risk. You’re responsible at all times for your conduct and its consequences.
Prohibited: Use to create substitute or similar mapping services
You are prohibited from using Google Maps to create any mapping-related dataset for a service that is a substitute for or substantially similar to Google Maps.
Why it matters: You cannot use Google Maps data to build competing mapping, navigation, or business listing services.
use Google Maps to create or augment any other mapping-related dataset (including a mapping or navigation dataset, business listings database, mailing list, or telemarketing list) for use in a service that is a substitute for, or a substantially similar service to, Google Maps; or
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Privacy Policy informs on data update, manage, export, and delete options
The Privacy Policy explains how you can update, manage, export, and delete your information.
Why it helps: You have clear rights and guidance on how to manage your data, including updating, managing, exporting, and deleting it.
We encourage you to read [our Privacy Policy.](https://policies.google.com/privacy) It explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how you can [update, manage, export, and delete your information](https://account.google.com/).