Effective Date: December 1, 2024
1. Acceptance of Terms
By installing, accessing, or using the Google Maps Scraper Chrome Extension ("Service", "Extension", or "Product"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our Service.
2. Description of Service
Google Maps Scraper is a Chrome browser extension that enables users to extract publicly available business information from Google Maps search results. The Service allows you to:
- Extract business contact information including names, addresses, phone numbers, and websites
- Collect business metadata such as ratings, reviews, and operating hours
- Export data to CSV and XLSX formats
- Process multiple search results automatically
3. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree to use Google Maps Scraper only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You specifically agree NOT to:
- Use the Service to violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Collect data for spam, harassment, or any malicious purposes
- Resell or redistribute the Service without explicit written permission
- Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or hack the Extension
- Use the Service in violation of Google Maps' Terms of Service
- Collect personal data without proper consent where required by law
- Use automated means to access the Service beyond the Extension's intended functionality
- Share your account credentials with unauthorized parties
4. Data Collection and Use
4.1 Data You Collect
- You are solely responsible for your use of any data collected through the Service
- You must comply with all applicable data protection laws including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant regulations
- You acknowledge that data collected is publicly available information from Google Maps
4.2 Data We Collect
- We collect minimal usage statistics to improve the Service
- We do not store or have access to the data you extract using the Extension
- Please refer to our Privacy Policy for detailed information about data handling
5. Intellectual Property Rights
5.1 Our Property
The Service, including all content, features, and functionality, is owned by Google Maps Scraper and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
5.2 Your License to Use
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Service for your personal or internal business purposes in accordance with these Terms.
5.3 Restrictions
You may not:
- Copy, modify, or distribute the Extension's code
- Create derivative works based on the Service
- Use our trademarks without written permission
6. Disclaimers and Limitations
6.1 Service Availability
- The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE"
- We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation
- We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service at any time
6.2 No Warranties
We expressly disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including:
- Merchantability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
- Accuracy or reliability of data extracted
6.3 Third-Party Services
- The Extension operates on Google Maps, a third-party service
- We are not affiliated with Google
- Google may change their service at any time, potentially affecting our Extension's functionality
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Service in the past 12 months
- We are not liable for any loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
8. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Google Maps Scraper, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
9. Account Termination
We reserve the right to:
- Suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms
- Refuse service to anyone for any reason
- Remove or edit content that violates these Terms
10. Changes to Terms
- We may revise these Terms at any time
- Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date
- Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of new Terms
- We will notify users of material changes via email or in-Extension notification
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of competent jurisdiction.
12. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.
13. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Google Maps Scraper regarding the use of the Service, superseding any prior agreements.
14. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Support Form: https://forms.gle/p5n1rDnwmrBWMQ3X6
By using Google Maps Scraper, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.