Can someone advise me that can we use MapBox geocoding API to get coordinates of location and store it in the database

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My app requires ask user to enter their location and it retrieves the coordinates with MapBox geocoding api. I wanted to know can I store the coordinates in the database so that I can display all user's location on Map.

MapBox Policy.

https://www.mapbox.com/legal/tos

You may not use results from the Geocoding API (a) to develop a general database of locations or addresses for any neighborhood, city, state, country, or other such geographic region, or to develop any other general purpose digital map database; (b) to develop or test another geocoding application or API; (c) in connection with navigation products preinstalled or integrated into automobiles by auto manufacturers, auto electronic component manufacturers or auto system integrators; or (d) for in-flight navigation.

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Considering SnapChat's SnapMap uses Mapbox in a similar way I think you should be fine. Unless you are selling data or this is a widely used commercial app. It seems those terms are there to prevent someone from creating their own geocoding api (or similar 'stolen' software) with Mapbox. - cb64
Yes It makes sense, Just wanted to confirm. Thanks. - vikram

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https://www.mapbox.com/legal/tos#[OsOs]:

2.8. you may not cache, store, or export any map content from the Services