OpenStreetMap
Terms of Service Effective Date: April 1, 2025

1. Introduction Welcome to OpenStreetMap ("OSM"), a collaborative mapping platform that provides free geospatial data. By using our services, you agree to these terms which outline your rights, responsibilities, and restrictions.

Scope: These terms apply to all accessors who use OpenStreetMap data, tools, software, API, or contribute to the map.

Changes: We may update these terms periodically. Continued use implies acceptance of updates.

2. Data Licensing OpenStreetMap data is provided under the Open Database Licenseens (ODbL) and is freely available for use, modification, and redistribution under its terms.

    Free for any use: non-commercial, academic, or commercial purposes allowed. You must attribute OpenStreetMap and contributors in all uses of the data.
  • Commercial use allowed under ODbL conditions.

LICENSING SUMMARY

Open Database License (ODbL)

  • Free modification and distribution
  • Share-alike for derivative databases
  • Requires attribution of contributors
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3. User Conduct

All users contribute voluntarily and must abide by the OpenStreetMap Foundation's Code of Conduct.

  • Contributors must be honest, respectful, and avoid harassment.
  • Do not edit the map with false or misleading information.
  • Respect privacy: Do not upload personal, confidential, or sensitive information.

Consequences

Violation may result in:

    Warning
  • Temporary suspension

4. Data Usage

OpenStreetMap data and maps are open for any purpose, but certain restrictions apply:

Allowed Uses

  • Commercial, academic, or personal projects
  • Modification or improvement of data

Required Actions

  • Credit OpenStreetMap and its contributors properly
  • Distribute derivative works under same license

Restricted Actions

  • Use data for criminal activities
  • Infringe on privacy or export confidential data

5. Disclaimers

Accuracy Not Guaranteed: OpenStreetMap is community maintained data with no warranties. For critical uses, always verify against other sources.

Liability Limitation: OpenStreetMap contributors are not liable for any damages, including errors in data interpretation.

  • Use map data at your own risk.
  • OpenStreetMap is not responsible for third-party data modifications.