Global Consensus: Prohibition of Web-Map Boundary Use
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.
"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):