Google updated its Terms of Service on June 12, 2026, making several changes to warranty disclaimers, liability limitations, and content removal procedures. The updated terms now include an explicit 'as is' warranty disclaimer in capital letters, remove certain liability carve-outs (fraud and negligence), establish a $200 liability cap for all users, and remove the word 'reasonably' from content removal procedures. These changes narrow the circumstances under which users can claim breach and establish firmer limits on what Google will pay in disputes.
Consumers: Google no longer commits to providing services with reasonable skill; services are provided without warranties unless service-specific terms say otherwise.
Consumers: If a dispute occurs, Google's maximum payout is now $200 (or 12-month fees if higher), and claims for fraud or negligence no longer exempt from this cap.
Consumers: Google can remove your content based on potential harm rather than a more measured assessment of likely harm.
The updated terms establish that Google provides services 'as is' without implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and cap Google's total liability at the greater of $200 or fees paid in the prior 12 months. Previously, the terms described a warranty based on 'reasonable skill and care' and limited liability to $500 or 125% of fees. Under the revised language, users have narrower grounds to claim breach and face lower recovery ceilings in disputes. Content removal procedures no longer require Google to assess whether harm 'reasonably' would result; the terms now state Google reserves the right to remove content that 'could harm' users, third parties, or Google itself.
→ Review service-specific additional terms for your Google service, as those terms may contain warranty or liability commitments that override the general 'as is' disclaimer.
This is the 3rd significant Rights Removal change Google has made since ConductAtlas began monitoring.
ConductAtlas has recorded 3 material changes to this document over 53 days of monitoring (since April 2026). An additional minor or cosmetic changes were excluded.
2 of Google's significant changes have been classified as negative for consumers.
Services now provided 'as is' without express or implied warranties; replaces prior 'reasonable skill and care' standard.
Maximum liability reduced to $200 or 12-month fees (whichever is greater); fraud and negligence removed from carve-outs.
Removed requirement that Google 'reasonably believe' harm would result; now states Google can remove content that 'could harm' users or Google.
This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology
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