Understand how the Video Game Locations Dataset may be used, what is permitted under the Standard License, and when a Commercial Redistribution License is required.
Our goal is to keep licensing straightforward. Most customers—including researchers, developers, journalists, educators, businesses, and content creators—only need the Standard License. This licensed dataset is designed for a wide range of professional and commercial applications, from research and GIS to software development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and knowledge graph projects.
Organizations that wish to redistribute the dataset or incorporate it into commercial data products, a commercial API, or a data marketplace should contact us to discuss a Commercial Redistribution License and an appropriate licensing agreement.
Standard License
Version 1.0
Last updated: July 2026
Permitted Use
The Standard License allows both personal and commercial use of the purchased dataset.
Examples include:
- Academic research
- Journalism
- GIS and geospatial data analysis
- Interactive maps
- Data visualization
- Websites and blogs
- Videos and other media
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning projects
- Software development
- Internal business use
- Commercial applications and services that make use of the data
You may modify, filter, combine, transform, and analyze the dataset as needed for your own work.
Restrictions
The Standard License does not permit:
- Redistributing the original dataset.
- Sharing the dataset with third parties.
- Reselling the dataset.
- Publishing the complete dataset or substantial portions of it for download.
- Creating a competing dataset whose primary purpose is to distribute the licensed data.
- Removing copyright or license notices.
Derived Works
You retain ownership of any original derived works you create using the dataset.
Examples include:
- Maps
- Research papers
- Articles
- Dashboards
- Applications
- Websites
- Videos
- Data visualizations
- AI models trained using the dataset
The license applies only to the original dataset itself.
Attribution
Attribution is appreciated but not required.
Where practical, we encourage users to acknowledge the Video Game Locations Project and, where possible, include a link to https://vglocations.org.
Suggested attribution:
Source: Video Game Locations Project — https://vglocations.org
or
Data: Video Game Locations Project — https://vglocations.org
Linking to the project helps others discover the dataset and supports its continued development.
Updates
Your purchase includes the version of the dataset that was available at the time of purchase.
Future update policies may vary depending on the purchased product.
Disclaimer
The dataset is provided „as is“ without warranties of any kind.
While considerable effort is invested in research, verification, and quality assurance, no guarantee is made regarding completeness, accuracy, or suitability for a particular purpose.
The Video Game Locations Project shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of the dataset.
Commercial Redistribution License
The Commercial Redistribution License is intended for organizations that wish to redistribute or provide access to the Video Game Locations Dataset as part of their own products or services.
Typical examples include:
- Commercial APIs
- SaaS platforms
- Commercial GIS products
- Data marketplaces
- Software products distributing the dataset
- Enterprise data services
- Commercial data licensing
This license is intended for organizations building commercial data products, operating a commercial API, or distributing the dataset through a data marketplace.
Commercial Redistribution Licenses are not available through the online store.
Each licensing agreement is tailored to the intended use and may include redistribution rights, update access, support, enterprise licensing options, and other commercial terms.
If your project involves distributing the underlying dataset to customers or third parties, please contact us to discuss an appropriate licensing agreement.
Licensing FAQ
Can I use the dataset commercially?
Yes. The Standard License allows commercial use in your own products, research, applications, websites, visualizations, publications, and services, provided you are not redistributing the dataset itself.
Can I publish maps created from the dataset?
Yes. Maps, visualizations, reports, and similar works created using the dataset may be published commercially or non-commercially.
Can I use the dataset in academic research?
Yes. The dataset may be used in research projects, scientific publications, dissertations, and educational materials.
Can I use the dataset for AI or machine learning?
Yes. The Standard License permits using the dataset for artificial intelligence, machine learning, knowledge graphs, semantic analysis, and related research or commercial applications.
Can I include the dataset in my own software?
Yes, provided your software uses the dataset internally and does not expose or redistribute the original dataset for download or extraction.
If your product distributes the dataset, provides access through a commercial API, or offers the underlying data to customers or third parties, a Commercial Redistribution License is required.
Can I redistribute part of the dataset?
No. Redistribution of the original dataset—or substantial portions of it—is not permitted under the Standard License.
Do I need to provide attribution?
No. Attribution is optional but appreciated.
Where practical, we encourage linking to https://vglocations.org using the suggested attribution provided above.
Can I share the dataset with colleagues?
The purchased dataset is licensed to the purchaser or purchasing organization for internal use.
Sharing the dataset outside your organization or making it publicly available is not permitted.
How do I obtain a Commercial Redistribution License?
Simply contact us with a brief description of your intended use: contact@vglocations.org
We will work with you to determine an appropriate licensing agreement for your project.