The Google Maps API lets you embed Google Maps in your own web pages. A single Maps API key is valid for a single "directory" or domain. See this FAQ for more information. You must have a Google Account to get a Maps API key, and your API key will be connected to your Google Account.
Here are some highlights from the terms for those of you who aren't lawyers:
- There is no limit on the number of page views you may generate per day using the Maps API. See this FAQ for more information.
- There is a limit on the number of geocode requests per day. See this FAQ for more information.
- The Maps API does not include advertising. If we ever decide to change this policy, we will give you at least 90 days notice via the announcements lists.
- If you use other APIs in conjunction with the Maps API, you should also review the terms for the other APIs. Note in particular that the GoogleBar in the JS Maps API uses the AJAX Search API, and that API has its own terms.
- Your service must be freely accessible to end users. To use Google