All MaxMind customers are required to maintain up to date data, and to destroy old data.
Whenever we release an update to one of our GeoIP databases, customers will be required to promptly use the updated data. Customers have 30 days to delete outdated databases. Learn about updating GeoIP databases.
If you aren’t sure whether your processes for updating and deleting GeoIP databases is in compliance with your license, you can read the relevant section on our main website:
- Customers covered by our Online End User License Agreement (most customers) can find this information in the Restrictions section of the full license agreement on our main website. Learn more about who is covered by the Online End User License Agreement.
- Users of the GeoLite2 databases, covered by the GeoLite2 End User License Agreement, can find this information in the Additional Restrictions section of the full GeoLite2 license agreement on our main website. Learn more about who is covered by the GeoLite2 End User License Agreement.
- Customers who have a MaxMind Commercial Redistribution License for GeoLite2 Databases can find this information in the Additional Restrictions section of the full GeoLite2 redistribution license agreement on our main website. Learn more about Commercial Redistribution License for GeoLite2 Databases.
You can also reach out to our support team if you want additional guidance about whether your processes are in compliance with our license agreement.
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