> The FAQ states that "Yes, the Google Maps APIs can now be used in
> Desktop applications, provided that they adhere to the other
> restrictions of the Terms of Service."

That would be referring to the javascript and flash implementations.
If they meant Static Maps API I think they'd say Static Maps API.

> The terms of service still stating "you must not ... 10.8 use the
> Static Maps API other than in an implementation in a web browser;"

That seems very clear and straightforward.

> Is there a contact email address at Google where we could ask legal
> questions and get a definitive answer? We obviously don't want to
> build something that would violate the terms of service, or for that
> matter violate the spirit of the terms.

The terms are published.  I suspect you'd have to get your own legal
advice on interpretation.

cheers, Ross K

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