ArcGIS Javascript API on personal website?

[TimWitt2]

Hey everybody,

I was wondering what the terms of use are with ArcGIS Javascript API.

I was thinking about creating a personal website that shows some of the mapping application that I have build using ArcGIS Javascript API. At the moment I only have one of the free developer account.

Since I don't want to violate any terms by using the ArcGIS Javascript API on my personal website, does anyone know if I can do this without having a paid account?

Thanks,

Tim

[nicogis]

Check with your local Esri representative to confirm your case

[RobertScheitlin__GISP · Accepted solution]

Tim,

  Here are some discussions on StackExchange on this:

openlayers - Using ArcGIS Online Base Maps without Esri Software? - Geographic Information Systems S...‌

Is the ArcGIS Server JavaScript API free to use? - Geographic Information Systems Stack Exchange‌

Both have good information.

[RiyasDeen]

Hi Tim,

Javascript API as such is free and you are free to use it anywhere without having to pay any licence cost to ESRI, as long as you are using it with ESRI products.

Be mindful that ArcGIS Services that you consuming in your JavaScript API are running from an adequately licensed ArcGIS Server installation. If you are consuming services published from your developer license in your personal website, most likely you are in violation of license agreement. Since developer license if for prototyping and testing purpose only, and not for commercial use.

As domenico suggested, check with your ESRI distributor in writing to play it safe.