flickr API commercial application

Question

I am working on a project in which i have created an app on flickr. my account is free account. using that app. many users connects to my application and i store their access_token in my database. using that token. my application send requests to flickr and download users public and private data in a server storage. from where the connected users can view only their own backed up data.

I want to know. is there any limitation for free account to download users data. my app downloaded 6000 photos of a user accurately. please tell me what type of account i needed for my app.

Answer 1

When you apply for a Flickr API license the following explanation is given on the Flickr site as to which license to choose:

First, we need to know whether or not your app is commercial.

Choose Non-Commercial if: Your app doesn't make money. Your app makes money, but you're a family-run, small, or independent business. You're developing a product which is not currently commercial, but might be in the future. You're building a personal website or blog where you are only using your own images.

Choose Commercial if: You or your agency works for a major brand. AND one of the following: You want to make a profit. You charge a fee for your product or services. You will bring Flickr content into your product and intend to sell those services.

Net, if the business behind the app is 'small' or 'independent' you can earn money with a Flickr app and a non-commercial license. If not, you need the commercial license. Flickr retains the right to decide which license is appropriate for your app at any point in time.

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