CA-C-000655
Google Maps — Google Maps Platform Terms of Service
Entity
Date detected
April 24, 2026
Effective date
April 24, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Affected users
all users business accounts
Changes
2 sentences modified
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What Changed

Google Maps updated its Platform Terms of Service on April 24, 2026, renaming 'Vertex AI' to 'Agent Platform' in the product navigation and featured product listings. This is a branding or product name change within Google Cloud's product suite. It does not affect user rights, data handling, pricing, or any substantive terms of service.

Consumer Impact (what this means for users)

This change updates a product name in Google Cloud's navigation menu from 'Vertex AI' to 'Agent Platform' within the Google Maps Platform Terms of Service document. It does not alter any consumer rights, data practices, pricing, or legal obligations. No action is needed from consumers or businesses.

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
CFAA
United States Federal
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
DMA
European Union
DSA
European Union
GDPR
European Union
UK GDPR
United Kingdom

Why It Matters (compliance & risk perspective)

This is a minor product branding change with no impact on legal rights or obligations. Developers and businesses using Google Cloud products should be aware that 'Vertex AI' may now be referred to as 'Agent Platform' in some contexts.

Key Clauses Affected

Product Navigation / Featured Products Listing

The product previously listed as 'Vertex AI' has been renamed 'Agent Platform' in the Google Cloud navigation and featured products section embedded in the terms document.

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Evidence Verification

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Previous Version
ffe70b3044ac09c379f22b3b2eaae0a43076963220acf9c27cfcd4d0c1f41639
April 19, 2026 06:28 UTC
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Current Version
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April 24, 2026 06:27 UTC
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Change Detected
April 24, 2026 06:27 UTC
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Source Document
https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/terms
How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Google Maps | Document: Google Maps Platform Terms of Service | Record: CA-C-000655
Captured: 2026-04-24 06:27:52 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-04-24-google-maps-google-maps-platform-terms-of-service-655/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

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Assessment

This is a cosmetic product-naming change — 'Vertex AI' has been relabeled 'Agent Platform' in the navigation and featured products section of the Google Maps Platform ToS document. No substantive legal terms, data processing obligations, pricing structures, or user rights were modified. No compliance action is required. No regulatory frameworks are implicated.

Regulatory Exposure

No regulatory frameworks are implicated by this change. This is a product name/branding update within a navigation menu embedded in the terms of service document. It does not touch data processing, consent, retention, transfer, or any other regulated activity.

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Document Context

Document
Google Maps Platform Terms of Service
Entity
Google Maps
Captured
April 24, 2026
Source URL
https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/terms
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