Call the Google Visualization API from a Java application

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Hello all

I've read a couple of blog posts and SO questions which explain how to use the Google Visualization API to retrieve data from Google Sheets in Java applications.

But I've been browsing throught the FAQ for this API and found the information on its allowed usage contradictory. Specifically:

Can I use the Google Visualization API to create client-side software?

Currently we do not allow developers to use the Visualization API to create client-side software. You may only use the Visualization API through the interface provided. For the fine print please refer to the Google Visualization API Terms of Service.

I'm very confused about the meaning of "client-side software" there. Can a Java application call the API's URLs to retrieve data from Google Sheets?

Thanks.