Google's Permission

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by Nikola J, Aug 10, 2007.

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    So i found an old script that i bought awhile back and so i uploaded it to see how it works and i figured that i would try and develop a small search engine. Anyways the file name is "Google" so i just assumed that it was a sort of clone of google. But the thing is that i cant find another one like it. Which begs the question, has google banned it? You can find the script at:

    www[dot]topbypass[dot]com

    Thanks again guys!
     
    Nikola J, Aug 10, 2007 IP
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    Sleepy_Sentry Well-Known Member

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    The script looks like it just displays Google's results and then adds Adsense to the results page.

    I think Google does allow search engines to use their results under certain circumstances. AOL Search is widely known to use Google's results. Contacting Google is the best way to find out if you can use their results. But my guess is if someone was able to program a script to use Google's results, you can.

    You may also want to check this out:
    http://google.com/coop/cse/
     
    Sleepy_Sentry, Aug 11, 2007 IP