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Please research two things and report back concisely:

1. **OpenStreetMap (OSM) ODbL licensing for public web apps**: Is it legal to use OSM road data in a publicly launched web app? What are the attribution requirements? Are there any restrictions on commercial use or public deployment?

2. **Mapbox free tier limits**: What are the current (2025/2026) Mapbox free tier limits? Specifically:
   - How many map loads or tile requests per month are free?
   - What happens when you exceed the free tier?
   - Is there a way to cap/limit usage to stay within free tier?

Search the web for current accurate info on both. Report in plain prose, under 200 words total.

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query: OpenStreetMap ODbL license commercial use public web app attribution requirements 2025


query: Mapbox free tier limits 2025 2026 map loads monthly cap usage


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Web search results for query: "Mapbox free tier limits 2025 2026 map loads monthly cap usage"

Links: [{"title":"Mapbox Pricing 2026: Plans, Costs & Hidden Fees - Mapbox","url":"https://checkthat.ai/brands/mapbox/pricing"},{"title":"Mapbox pricing","url":"https://www.mapbox.com/pricing"},{"title":"Maps API Pricing Comparison (July 2026) | Google Maps vs Mapbox","url":"https://www.buildmvpfast.com/api-costs/maps"},{"title":"Mapbox Software Pricing & Plans 2026: See Your Cost","url":"https://www.vendr.com/marketplace/mapbox"},{"title":"How Mapbox's free tier works - Stockist Help","url":"https://help.stockist.co/article/104-how-mapboxs-free-tier-works"},{"title":"Navigating Mapbox's Free Tier: What to Expect for Map Loads in 2025 - Oreate AI Blog","url":"https://www.oreateai.com/blog/navigating-mapboxs-free-tier-what-to-expect-for-map-loads-in-2025/e1f59d9f5b9d23fca4bb3c7934882365"},{"title":"Pricing by products | Accounts and pricing | Mapbox","url":"https://docs.mapbox.com/accounts/guides/pricing/"},{"title":"Mapbox Pricing 2026: Real Costs, Fees & What Others Paid","url":"https://pricingnow.com/question/mapbox-pricing/"},{"title":"Pricing | Mapbox GL JS | Mapbox","url":"https://docs.mapbox.com/mapbox-gl-js/guides/pricing/"},{"title":"Mapbox costs & free tier - Hypa Knowledge Base","url":"https://docs.hypaapps.com/article/56-how-much-does-mapbox-cost"}]

Based on the search results, here are the key Mapbox free tier limits for 2025-2026:

## Web Map Loads

Mapbox's free tier includes 50,000 web map loads monthly. Each Map object initialization counts as one load, with unlimited interactions within that session.

## Other Free Tier Allowances

In addition to map loads, the free tier includes 100,000 directions requests and 50,000 static images monthly.

## Important Notes on Free Tier Usage

- Mapbox does not offer user-configurable spending caps, and if traffic surges unexpectedly, charges accumulate without automatic prevention, though you'll receive email alerts after exceeding free tiers.

- Users can interact with the map without incurring additional charges, with a maximum session length of 12 hours for each map load.

## Pricing After Free Tier

Beyond the 50,000 free web map loads per month, overage is charged at $5 per 1,000 loads, dropping to $3 per 1,000 loads above 200,000.

REMINDER: You MUST include the sources above in your response to the user using markdown hyperlinks.


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Web search results for query: "OpenStreetMap ODbL license commercial use public web app attribution requirements 2025"

Links: [{"title":"Licence/Licence and Legal FAQ - OpenStreetMap Foundation","url":"https://osmfoundation.org/wiki/Licence/Licence_and_Legal_FAQ"},{"title":"License/Use Cases - OpenStreetMap Wiki","url":"https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/License/Use_Cases"},{"title":"Licence/Attribution Guidelines - OpenStreetMap Foundation","url":"https://osmfoundation.org/wiki/Licence/Attribution_Guidelines"},{"title":"Copyright and License | OpenStreetMap","url":"https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright"},{"title":"Open Data License/Use Cases - OpenStreetMap Wiki","url":"https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Open_Data_License/Use_Cases"},{"title":"Open Database License - OpenStreetMap Wiki","url":"https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Open_Database_License"},{"title":"Community attribution advice - OpenStreetMap Wiki","url":"https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Community_attribution_advice"},{"title":"Open Data License/Community Guidelines/Attribution For Different Media Types - OpenStreetMap Wiki","url":"https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Open_Data_License/Community_Guidelines/Attribution_For_Different_Media_Types"},{"title":"Licence/Licence Compatibility - OpenStreetMap Foundation","url":"https://osmfoundation.org/wiki/Licence/Licence_Compatibility"},{"title":"Legal FAQ - OpenStreetMap Wiki","url":"https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Legal_FAQ"}]

Based on the search results, here's what you need to know about OpenStreetMap ODbL license requirements for commercial use in public web applications:

## Commercial Use is Allowed

The ODbL allows you to use OSM data for any purpose you like, including personal, community, educational, commercial or governmental.

## Attribution Requirements for Public Web Apps

If you want to use OpenStreetMap data in something you create and distribute, you must attribute OpenStreetMap. While attribution is required, the way it must be done depends on the type of map, database, or other creation involved, and how it is presented. Note that attribution is only necessary when a Produced Work is used Publicly (as defined by the ODbL).

### Attribution Standards

For web applications specifically:

In case of an interactive map the widely used form of attribution shown in one of the corners of the map can fulfill this requirement when displayed at least in a size and prominence comparable to other content displayed on the screen.

The attribution must include:

Attribution must also make it clear that the data is available under the Open Database License. This may be done by making the text "OpenStreetMap" a link to openstreetmap.org/copyright, which has information about OpenStreetMap's data sources (which OpenStreetMap needs to credit) as well as the ODbL.

The requested attribution is "© OpenStreetMap contributors". You must also make it clear that the data is available under the Open Database Licence. This can be achieved by providing a "License" or "Terms" link which links to www.openstreetmap.org/copyright or www.opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl.

## Important Note on Tile Servers

OpenStreetMap is not a commercial entity and does not offer commercial map tile services. OSM map tiles are made available to support the project and community, and are funded by donation. For commercial applications with high traffic, you should host your own tiles or use a commercial tile provider.

REMINDER: You MUST include the sources above in your response to the user using markdown hyperlinks.


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**OSM / ODbL**

Commercial use is fully permitted under ODbL — no restrictions on public deployment or revenue. The two requirements: (1) attribute with "© OpenStreetMap contributors" visibly on or near the map, and (2) make it clear the data is under ODbL, typically by making "OpenStreetMap" a link to openstreetmap.org/copyright. For an interactive web map, a small corner attribution satisfies this. One important caveat: OSM's own tile servers (tile.openstreetmap.org) are not meant for production/commercial traffic — you must use your own tiles or a commercial tile provider (Mapbox, Maptiler, etc.).

**Mapbox free tier**

As of 2025/2026: 50,000 web map loads/month free. Each page load that initializes a Map object counts as one load; interactions within a session are free. Overages are charged at $5/1,000 loads (dropping to $3/1,000 above 200,000). There is no built-in hard cap — Mapbox will charge you if you exceed the free tier. You get email alerts when you go over, but no automatic kill switch. To stay within the free tier, you'd need to monitor usage manually and/or implement server-side rate limiting on your own.

Sources:
- [OpenStreetMap Copyright and License](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright)
- [OSM Attribution Guidelines](https://osmfoundation.org/wiki/Licence/Attribution_Guidelines)
- [Mapbox Pricing (official docs)](https://docs.mapbox.com/accounts/guides/pricing/)
- [Mapbox GL JS Pricing](https://docs.mapbox.com/mapbox-gl-js/guides/pricing/)
- [Mapbox Free Tier overview (Oreate AI)](https://www.oreateai.com/blog/navigating-mapboxs-free-tier-what-to-expect-for-map-loads-in-2025/e1f59d9f5b9d23fca4bb3c7934882365)

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