Terms and Conditions Google Maps: Can I store lat/lng and address components?

Question

This question has been asked in a few places on SO, but I\'ve found the answers to be either slightly contradictory or "thin"... so I\'m not sure if asking again w

Answer 1

This is from Google's Developer pages:

https://developers.google.com/maps/articles/geocodestrat

*Caching Considerations

The Google Maps API allows you to cache geocodes (i.e. store them on your server for a limited period). Caching can be useful if you have to repeatedly look up the same address. However, there are two important things to keep in mind. 1.The Google Maps API Terms of Service allow you to use geocodes derived from the service on Google Maps or Google Earth only. You may not sell or distribute them in other fashion. 2.Geocoding changes often as our data gets more and more accurate. So even if you have cached data, you should refresh it periodically, to make sure you are getting the best geocodes for your locations.

The Google Maps API for Flash requires the use of API keys. Many people mistakenly think quotas are tied to keys. However, keys don't affect your geocoding quota at all. Registering for a new key won't help. Quota is solely tied to IP addresses. Therefore a new key won't give you any more quota at a particular IP address.*