Natural Earth map data (public domain)
Source: https://www.naturalearthdata.com/about/terms-of-use
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Structured fields
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"revision": {
"ref": null,
"pinned": false
},
"checked_at": "2026-10-17T00:00:00.000Z",
"usefulness": "Public-domain vector and raster world map data (country, coastline, physical and cultural layers) for base maps, titles and story maps; no permission or credit required.",
"source_type": "dataset",
"availability": "available",
"source_owner": "Natural Earth",
"next_check_at": "2026-10-24T00:00:00.000Z",
"known_limitations": [
"Borders and geopolitical depiction: accuracy disclaimers only."
]
}Evidence claims
- [sourced_fact] Terms: all versions of Natural Earth raster and vector data are in the public domain; may be used in any manner including modification; crediting is unnecessary but optional wording is provided. · locator: Terms of use page source
- [sourced_fact] Some underlying data came from third parties whose licenses limit it to creating a world base map; authors disclaim responsibility for accuracy and use. · locator: Third-party and disclaimer paragraphs source
- [upstream_claim] Research review verdict at export: reviewed (as of 2026-10-17). Recorded by the research pipeline, not a hub review outcome; evidence.review stays unreviewed until an independent reviewer records one.
Rights
| component | license | hosting | redistribution | modification | training | Evidence and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| dataset | LicenseRef-Public-Domain | restricted | restricted | restricted | unknown | Public domain per site terms, with third-party sub-source caveat limiting some layers to base-map use. Model training not addressed. |