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This document lists requirements for applications developed with the
Navigation SDK for Android.
Acceptable customer implementation use
The Navigation SDK for Android is designed for providing drivers with real-time turn-by-turn
navigation in a mobile application. The data generated by the API may also be used in other
applications to share information related to driver status and for general tracking of driver
locations.
Disallowed customer implementation
The Navigation SDK for Android is allowed only for commercial applications.
The Navigation SDK for Android is not allowed for the following categories of
use cases without express prior written consent from Google:
Heavy Vehicle routing or navigation, such as for buses, trucks, or vehicles
with road restrictions, unless the Services explicitly specify supporting heavy
vehicle navigation.
Content scraping
Road Name and Speed Limit may be returned to you based on user interactions with your app.
If you were to capture or persist the Road Name or Speed Limit for use in any other context
outside of the user session, this would constitute scraping, which is not
allowed by our terms.
Acceptable modifications to the Navigation UI
The Navigation SDK for Android enables certain UI customizations, such as
adding custom markers, changing the size and content of the header and footer
surrounding the navigation viewport, or changing the size of the navigation
viewport itself. In some situations, you might also want to overlay content on
top of the active navigation screen.
When doing so, you may not introduce
modifications that inhibit safe use by drivers. For example, the following
changes can negatively impact driver safety and must be avoided:
Showing distracting animations during active navigation.
Showing overlays on the navigation screen without explicit driver action.
Positioning overlays on the active navigation screen that hide the driver's
current location or permanently block important navigation information. This
includes upcoming turns, lane guidance, compass orientation, and all standard UI
elements in the navigation experience.
Other implementation requirements
You may not modify the Navigation SDK in-product terms without the prior
written consent from Google.
Your app must display to your end users the following information upon their
first usage of the app:
The Navigation SDK terms of use.
End users should always exercise independent judgment when using navigation,
as information from the Navigation SDK Service may differ from actual real-time
conditions.
End users are solely responsible for costs incurred when following the
directions provided by the Navigation SDK service, such as for toll fees or high
occupancy vehicle lanes.
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