Thank you for your reply Andrew, things are getting clear now.
nata

On Tuesday, January 8, 2013 3:52:51 AM UTC-5, Andrew Leach wrote:
>
> On 8 January 2013 01:39, nata <[email protected] <javascript:>> 
> wrote: 
> > Thank you Rossko ! Can I ask for a key and then use it in different 
> > computers (with different IPs) ? 
>
> Of course. The key is used in the client request. A website which uses 
> a static image has a key, gets and displays the image at the client's 
> IP address. 
>
> The key links the request to your Google account, and is used for 
> usage-limit tracking. 
>
> > It is not a web application what I am developing, is a non-commercial 
> > software that needs to do several requests and 250 is not enough. Should 
> I 
> > ask for a key for every computer that will use the software? I am a 
> little 
> > bit confused about the TOS... 
>
> I can't see any use where this does not amount to bulk download of 
> Google data, which is prohibited. See the Terms, 10.1.3(c). I can't 
> see how 250 images at maximum size is not a bulk download of imagery. 
>
> And, you are still limited to 25000 per day: even if 250 in a burst 
> were enough, you could only have 100 copies of your software in use 
> per day. With more requests, you must have fewer copies being used. 
> Note too that 25000 is split into six-hour chunks: the limit is 
> implemented as 6250 per six hours, which limits you to 25 copies of 
> your app. This could be changed to be 1042 per hour without changing 
> the stated daily limit, but it seems that a limit like that would 
> cripple your app. 
>
> If you have confusion about the Terms you should consult a lawyer. 
> Members here can give you their opinion, but it's not legal advice. 
>

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