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Hello,

I am going to create an app for the Play Store using this API. Would there be any issues? Do I need to inform you or anything like that?

Thank you very much.

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@edtujikop said:
App for Play Store with this api
Hello,
I am going to create an app for the Play Store using this API.
Would there be any issues?
Do I need to inform you or anything like that?
Thank you very much.

It would be good for you to read the information in these links.
https://www.themoviedb.org/about/logos-attribution
https://www.themoviedb.org/faq/account
And also this one in DOCs.
https://developer.themoviedb.org/docs/faq

If applicable, complete the information on your page.
https://www.themoviedb.org/settings/api/details

Thank you for the information provided regarding the use of the TMDb API and the links to relevant resources. I have reviewed the links and have a few additional questions to ensure my application complies with all policies and requirements.

Commercial Use: My application "CineInfo" will be free to download on Google Play, but I plan to include ads in the future. Do I need a commercial license for this situation, or is the app still considered non-commercial as long as it remains free?

Attribution and Logo Usage: Regarding the use of the TMDb logo, is it necessary to include it within the main logo of my app, or would including it in an "About" or "Credits" section within the app suffice? I want to ensure compliance with TMDb's branding and attribution policies.

Additional Information: Are there any other important aspects or additional details I should be aware of when using the TMDb API in my app to ensure everything is in order?

I would greatly appreciate your guidance on these matters to ensure my application meets all TMDb guidelines and requirements.

Thank you for your help and attention.

@edtujikop said:

Thank you for the information provided regarding the use of the TMDb API and the links to relevant resources. I have reviewed the links and have a few additional questions to ensure my application complies with all policies and requirements.

Commercial Use:
My application "CineInfo" will be free to download on Google Play, but I plan to include ads in the future.
Do I need a commercial license for this situation, or is the app still considered non-commercial as long as it remains free?

Even with ads it remains free.
See the rules or options below.
When I created my API Key I chose between these options:

Developer

  • You are an individual
  • Your project is still in development
  • Your project is non profit
  • Your project is ad supported

Professional

  • You represent a company
  • Your project is for profit (not ad supported)
  • You are an OEM or hardware vendor

I believe your case fits Your project is ad supported.
So just follow the rules for informing the data source.
https://www.themoviedb.org/about/logos-attribution

@edtujikop said:

Attribution and Logo Usage: Regarding the use of the TMDb logo,
is it necessary to include it within the main logo of my app,
or would including it in an "About" or "Credits" section within the app suffice?
I want to ensure compliance with TMDb's branding and attribution policies.

It is not necessary.
Some place the TMDB logo and/or name in the footer of the home page.
Others place it on a Credits or About page.
It should not be hidden, in small print, like some Insurance Contracts or Software Subscription rules.
But it doesn't have to be huge or ostentatious.

@edtujikop said:
Additional Information: Are there any other important aspects or additional details I should be aware of when using the TMDb API in my app to ensure everything is in order?

I remember recommendations for storing data and/or images (posters, backdrops, etc...) on your server.
If I remember correctly it must have been for a short time, something like a week.
But it's better to get response from admin Travis Bell for more details.
Better to open a specific topic for this.

Another thing is how your APP users will interact with it.
Will everyone create their own API Key or will they interact using your API Key?
Using your API Key, you can better implement the use of permissions.
And I don't understand anything about that.
See more information in v4.
https://developer.themoviedb.org/docs/authentication-user
https://developer.themoviedb.org/docs/authentication-guest-sessions
https://developer.themoviedb.org/v4/docs/getting-started

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