Why does Green Map System have Mapmaking Fees?
Your Mapmaker Fees help support GMS's continual, inclusive development. All Green Map projects contribute. In return, you receive many services and use of GMS's "Mapmaking System" which includes Green Map's copyrighted icons, concept and mapmaking resources, outreach (online, press, exhibits, etc.), support network, trademark name use, goodwill and Greenhouse resources.
This is your project's total fee - there are no more royalties! On your own project budget, you can describe this Fee as "overhead", "software", "communications", or "license" (GMS can provide invoices as needed).
We do expect you to mail GMS copies of everything you create for the Archives, plus 1% (200 maximum) of the copies of your printed Green Maps (great for helping new Mapmakers get started, for our Store, press kits, etc.) And, as described in the Mapmakers Agreement, if you are creating a product other than a map, contact GMS in advance and share back on a case-by-case basis.
Mapmaker Fees are calculated by type of organization (see the guidance at the bottom of this page) and your country’s average income based on the World Bank's list and the length of term you choose (multiple-year registrations are discounted). On the menu, choose the organization description that best describes the entity that will be credited as the lead organization on the Green Map and in the Mapmaker Registration.
If necessary, you can provide a Exchange Service for all or part of this amount (please provide details on the Mapmaker Registration form after you have closed the Fee Calculator).
See below for guidance on organization types. If you wish to compare the Mapmaker Fees for different types of organization, you can download a spreads heet of the Support Fees. Return to this window to calculate your Service Support Fee.