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We are in principle happy for our map tiles to be used by external users for creative and unexpected uses - in contrast to most web mapping providers.
 
However, the OpenStreetMap servers are run entirely on donated resources. They have strictly limited capacity. Heavy use of OSM tiles adversely affects people's ability to view and edit the map, and is an abuse of the individual donations and sponsorship which provide hardware and bandwidth. As a result, we request that users of the tiles abide by this [http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Tile_usage_policy tile usage policy]. Tile services can also be obtained from [[http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/List_of_OSM_based_Services#Companies_offering_OpenStreetMap_Services_.2F_Support_.2F_Consulting Companies_Companies offering OpenStreetMap Services, Support and Consulting commercial companies].
 
=== Do you provide commercial services? ===