Change record
CA-C-004844
Gemini API Terms of Service | Google AI Studio
Date detected
September 3, 2026
Effective date
September 3, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Changes
1 sentence modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
App developers All users

Google AI Studio updated the Gemini API Terms of Service to specify that Gemini 3.8 Flash is now available, replacing a previous reference to Gemini 3.7 Flash. This reflects a product version update and does not alter the contractual terms, obligations, or rights governing API access or use.

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What this means for you

The updated terms specify that Gemini 3.8 Flash is the current available model in the Gemini API. This is a routine product version update and does not change the contractual terms governing API access, pricing, data handling, or user obligations. Developers using the Gemini API will have access to the updated model version according to the terms stated.

Key Clauses Affected

model availability reference

Updated to specify Gemini 3.8 Flash as the currently available model version.

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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

Evidence Verification

✓ Verified
Previous Version
134ac8ef6583fac63ce9bb2224ea0674009be2fcd6d65882f2f5552d36ae0852
August 27, 2026 01:31 UTC
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Current Version
c77906b0404aac54767052f4329e4434d7dd1151588d4042b03db67223c20088
September 3, 2026 01:33 UTC
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Change Detected
September 3, 2026 01:33 UTC
Analysis Methodology
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Source Document
https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/terms
Citation Record
Entity: Google AI Studio
Document: Gemini API Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-C-004844
Captured: 2026-09-03 01:33:03 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-09-03-google-ai-studio-gemini-api-terms-of-service-4844/
Accessed: Sept. 3, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change is a routine product version update with no material impact on compliance obligations, vendor contracts, or regulatory frameworks. The reference update from Gemini 3.7 Flash to Gemini 3.8 Flash does not alter the …

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Document Context

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Document
Gemini API Terms of Service
Entity
Google AI Studio
Captured
September 3, 2026
Source URL
https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/terms
Other changes to Gemini API Terms of Service
Previous change Aug 27, 2026
Google AI Studio updated two sentences in its Gemini API Terms of Service, detected on August 27, 2026. The previous …
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