Who owns the map file, me or the printer?

Ask this of anyone who makes your map, because the answers vary and it matters later.

What you get from us

• A digital copy of the park map itself, for your website, emails, and signage.
• The right to use it however you like for your own park.
• Printed guides for your guests.

What stays with us is the print-ready guide layout containing the advertisers, since they bought a twelve-month placement rather than perpetual rights.

If you buy the maps outright

Then there are no advertisers in it and the whole guide is yours, file included. That is one reason some parks choose to buy rather than sponsor.

Why this question matters

Parks put their map on their website, in booking confirmation emails, on a board at the entrance, and in their check-in packet. A company that holds the file entirely blocks all of that, and parks usually discover it at the moment they want to use it.

What to ask

"Do I get a digital copy of my park map, and can I use it on my website?" A clear yes is what you want. Anything vague means ask again in writing before you start.

Related questions.

Can I put my park map on my website?

Yes. We give you a digital copy for exactly that, plus confirmation emails and signage.

Do I own the whole guide file?

The map, yes. The print layout with advertisers stays with us during their term. If you buy the maps outright with no ads, the whole thing is yours.

Can I use my map on an entrance sign?

Yes. Tell us and we will send a version sized for large-format printing.

What should I ask other map companies about file ownership?

Whether you get a digital copy of your own park map and whether you may use it on your website. Get the answer in writing.

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