Max number of time to query Google?

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12:38 pm on Feb 19, 2009 (gmt 0)

Hi,

I'm considering starting a project that will require heavy querying of Google (and Yahoo etc).

I can't get an API key anymore, so I'm just wondering if I can 'hammer' Google as much as I like/need or will my server IP get banned/blocked?

12:46 pm on Feb 19, 2009 (gmt 0)

I think you already know the answer to that question.

Automated queries are not permitted. [google.com]

12:59 pm on Feb 19, 2009 (gmt 0)

Ooops, genuinely didn't know that - I thought a few might be ok.

/goes to stand in the corner