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Copyright licences available from Ordnance Survey

In addition to our Framework Agreements and other licences that we offer, many customers continue to use paper mapping for re-use purposes, or otherwise have a re-use requirement not covered by the Framework licences.  If you wish to re-use mapping in this way, we operate a flexible and open licensing system to make sure you can get full use of our mapping products.

 

If you'd like to use mapping, either in business or a personal capacity, what you are going to do with it determines the type of licence you'll need.

If you run a printing or copyshop business, to publish or copy mapping in compliance with our copyright and licensing guidelines, this is what you need to know.

If you represent a school, college or university, please see Copyright for Education.

Please refer to the relevant sector page if you represent a central government department, a local authority or a utility.

If you're one of our partners, please refer to partner licensing or contact your account manager to find out more on your copyright arrangements.

We recognise that certain public administration and 'fair dealing' uses are permitted by law and do not need our licence. Specific guidance to librarians is available on the terms under which in-copyright Ordnance Survey maps may be copied for members of the public.

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For general enquiries, complaints, feedback or suggestions, email: customerservices@ordnancesurvey.co.uk or call us on 08456 05 05 05