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==What is OpenStreetMap? And what is the OpenStreetMap Foundation?==
OpenStreetMap is an open initiative to create and provide free geographic data
The OpenStreetMap Foundation is an nonprofit organisation, a legal body incorporated by the registrar of companies for England and Wales.
== Who may become a member of the OpenStreetMap Foundation? ==
Any individual or corporation may [[Join|become a member of the OpenStreetMap Foundation]] by paying the annual membership fee.
== How many employees does the OpenStreetMap Foundation have? ==
The OpenStreetMap Foundation has almost no employees with the exception of a administrative assistant. All other OSMF activities are performed by volunteers. This means we're a lean, efficient organisation when it comes to spending the donated funds, but it has some disadvantages. We may consider taking on more paid staff in the future.
== Where do I get OpenStreetMap data? ==
== What is a map tile? ==
Map tiles are made by dividing the map into squares and making an image file, such as .png or .jpg, for each square. Sets of map tiles can be made for different zoom levels. There is one map tile showing the whole world. There are four map tiles making up the whole world at the next zoom level, 16 at the next and so on right down to hundreds of thousands for showing the whole world at a local
== Can I use your map tiles? ==
== Do you offer consulting or commercial services? ==
No. [http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Commercial_OSM_Software_and_Services There are companies who specialize in commercial services built upon OpenStreetMap data]. Those companies may be able to help you. As policy, the Foundation makes no endorsements or recommendations.
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