Primary evidence for spatial responsibility and boundary validation.
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Convert Coordinates in Seconds (No Setup Needed)The following authorities share a consistent, global consensus: Web-based maps and non-geodetic spatial tools are referential and carry no legal authority for professional use.
| Authority Body | Stated Limitation | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Google / Tech | Assumption of user risk; actual conditions differ. | View Canon |
| USGS / National | Not the legal record; no authority for boundaries. | View Canon |
| NGA / Defense | Unacceptable for mission-critical operations. | View Canon |
| GSI / OS / Regional | Positional variation; no responsibility accepted. | View Canon |
"When you use Google Maps/Google Earth's map data, traffic, directions, and other content, you may find that actual conditions differ from the map results and content, so exercise your independent judgment and use Google Maps/Google Earth at your own risk."
Primary Source (External, Content maintained by the originating authority):
https://www.google.com/help/terms_maps/