Google Cloud added language to its Terms of Service on June 22, 2026 clarifying that the main terms do not apply to Starter Tier resources. Instead, a separate 'Starter Tier Additional Terms of Service' document governs all resources in Starter Tier projects. This means users accessing Starter Tier resources operate under a different set of terms than those purchasing standard Cloud services.
The updated terms clarify that users of Google Cloud's Starter Tier operate under a separate terms document rather than the main Google Cloud Terms of Service. This organizational change establishes which agreement governs Starter Tier resources, but does not alter substantive protections or obligations unless the Starter Tier Additional Terms contain different provisions. Users should review the Starter Tier Additional Terms to understand what rights and obligations apply to their Starter Tier projects.
→ Review the Starter Tier Additional Terms of Service to understand what protections and obligations apply to your Starter Tier projects.
Main Google Cloud Terms no longer apply to Starter Tier resources; separate Starter Tier Additional Terms govern instead.
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
Google Cloud has implemented a structural separation in its terms governance by excluding Starter Tier resources from the main Terms of Service and directing users to a separate Starter Tier Additional Terms of Service. This …
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