[Geocoding] Usage policy, OpenGTS and number of requests

[Brian Quinion]

On 5 Feb 2015 21:49, "Sarah Hoffmann" <lonvia at denofr.de> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> On Thu, Feb 05, 2015 at 05:19:21PM +1100, PROJECTS | RECiPHER Group wrote:
> > I hope this is the right place for this kind of question.
> > So I plan to use openGTS with Nominatim. I've already tested it with a
> > tracked phone and it works OK.
> >
> > The intention is to use with with more tracked devices, maybe ~10, for
> > example.
> > I'm afraid of passing over the limit of 1 request/s.
> >
> > What happens when my account tries to send more requests than the
> > permitted? Is my email blocked or something like that?
> > I would like to limit my requests to fit the requirements in OpenGTS.
Does
> > anyone know whether this is possible?
> > Does anyone know approximately the number of tracked devices that is
> > possible to use  following the policy? (just 1 or more?)
>
> Thank you for checking with us first.
>
> The latest version of openGTS defaults to using the Nominatim instance
> from MapQuest[1], as far as I know. So you should ask in their forums[2]
> about the exact limitations. They are a bit more liberal than osm.org
> in their usage policy.

We (mapquest) are starting to see problems with openGTS due to people using
high frequencies and large numbers of vehicles. We are now starting to
block people who are abusing the service in extreme cases to preserve
access for others.

If you keep your usage 'sensible' you should be fine but the free service
is provided on a best effort basis.

--
Brian
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