Google's Terms of Service became effective July 30, 2026, with several operational revisions. The updated terms add disclosure about automatic network usage by Google services that may count against users' data allowances, clarify that some content may not be suitable for everyone, modify the professional advice disclaimer to explicitly exclude medical diagnosis or treatment, and adjust punctuation in account termination and dispute resolution language. The terms now require users to be responsible for all network costs associated with background Google service operations.
The updated terms now explicitly disclose that Google services may frequently use your cellular, Wi-Fi, and other network connections in the background—for software updates, service improvements, and advertising—and state that you are responsible for all associated network costs. The revised professional advice disclaimer now explicitly states that content regarding medical, legal, and financial topics 'does not constitute medical diagnosis or treatment' in addition to not being a substitute for professional advice. These are clarifications of existing practice rather than new restrictions or permissions.
→ Review your cellular and internet service plan data allowances.
→ Check your device and network settings to monitor background data usage.
Explicitly states Google services frequently use network connections in the background for updates and operations; users responsible for all associated costs.
Revised to explicitly exclude medical diagnosis or treatment, in addition to stating content is not a substitute for professional advice.
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