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Change Summary
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.
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0Google Terms of Service – Privacy & Terms – Google Privacy & Terms Privacy & Terms Skip to main content Sign in Overview Privacy Policy Terms of Service Technologies FAQ Privacy & Terms Overview Privacy Policy Terms of Service Updates Definitions List of services & service-specific additional terms How Google handles government requests for user information Technologies FAQ Privacy & Terms Privacy & Terms Privacy & Terms Overview Privacy Policy Terms of Service Technologies FAQ Google Account Terms Introduction Your relationship with Google Using Google services Content in Google services Software in Google services In case of problems or disagreements About these terms Updates Definitions List of services & service-specific additional terms How Google handles government requests for user information Google Terms of Service Effective May 22, 2024 | Archived versions | Download PDF Country version: Vietnam What’s covered in these terms We know it’s tempting to skip these Terms of Service, but it’s important to establish what you can expect from us as you use Google services , and what we expect from you.0Google Terms of Service – Privacy & Terms – Google Skip to main content Privacy & Terms Privacy & Terms Sign in Overview Privacy Policy Terms of Service Technologies FAQ Privacy & Terms Overview Privacy Policy Terms of Service Updates Definitions List of services & service-specific additional terms How Google handles government requests for user information Technologies FAQ Privacy & Terms Privacy & Terms Privacy & Terms Overview Privacy Policy Terms of Service Technologies FAQ Google Account Terms Introduction Your relationship with Google Using Google services Content in Google services Software in Google services In case of problems or disagreements About these terms Updates Definitions List of services & service-specific additional terms How Google handles government requests for user information Google Terms of Service Effective May 22, 2024 | Archived versions | Download PDF Country version: United States What’s covered in these terms We know it’s tempting to skip these Terms of Service, but it’s important to establish what you can expect from us as you use Google services , and what we expect from you.
3For example, these terms include the following topic headings: What you can expect from us , which describes how we provide and develop our services What we expect from you , which establishes certain rules for using our services Content in Google services , which describes the intellectual property rights to the content you find in our services — whether that content belongs to you, Google, or others In case of problems or disagreements , which describes other legal rights you have, and what to expect in case someone violates these terms Understanding these terms is important because, by accessing or using our services, you’re agreeing to these terms.3For example, these terms include the following topic headings: What you can expect from us , which describes how we provide and develop our services What we expect from you , which establishes certain rules for using our services Content in Google services , which describes the intellectual property rights to the content you find in our services — whether that content belongs to you, Google, or others In case of problems or disagreements , which describes other legal rights you have, and what to expect in case someone violates these terms Understanding these terms is important because, by accessing or using our services (whether you’re signed in to a Google account or not), you’re agreeing to these terms.
5Although it’s not part of these terms, we encourage you to read it to better understand how you can update, manage, export, and delete your information .5We encourage you to read it to better understand how you can update, manage, export, and delete your information .
23What we expect from you Follow these terms and service-specific additional terms The permission we give you to access and use our services continues as long as you comply with: these terms service-specific additional terms , which could, for example, include things like additional age requirements We also make various policies, help centers, and other resources available to you to answer common questions and to set expectations about using our services.23What we expect from you Follow these terms and service-specific additional terms The permission we give you to access and use our services continues as long as you comply with: these terms service-specific additional terms , which could, for example, include things like additional age requirements You also agree that our Privacy Policy applies to your use of our services.
24These resources include our Privacy Policy , Copyright Help Center , Safety Center , Transparency Center , and other pages accessible from our policies site .24We also provide resources like the Copyright Help Center , Safety Center , Transparency Center , and descriptions of our technologies from our policies site to answer common questions and to set expectations about using our services.
78In case of problems or disagreements Both the law and these terms give you the right to (1) a certain quality of service, and (2) ways to fix problems if things go wrong.78In case of problems or disagreements Warranty disclaimer We built our reputation on providing useful, reliable services like Google Search and Maps, and we’re continuously improving our services to meet your needs.
79Warranty We provide our services using reasonable skill and care.79However, for legal purposes, we offer our services without warranties unless explicitly stated in our service-specific additional terms .
80If we don’t meet the quality level described in this warranty , you agree to tell us and we’ll work with you to try to resolve the issue.80The law requires that we explain this using specific legal language and that we use capital letters to help make sure you see it, as follows: TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE PROVIDE OUR SERVICES “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
81Disclaimers The only commitments we make about our services (including the content in the services, the specific functions of our services, or their reliability, availability, or ability to meet your needs) are provided in (1) the Warranty section; (2) the service-specific additional terms ; and (3) laws that can’t be limited by these terms.81FOR EXAMPLE, WE DON’T MAKE ANY WARRANTIES ABOUT THE CONTENT OR FEATURES OF THE SERVICES, INCLUDING THEIR ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, OR ABILITY TO MEET YOUR NEEDS.
82Don’t rely on the services for medical, legal, financial, or other professional advice.82DON’T RELY ON THE SERVICES FOR MEDICAL, LEGAL, FINANCIAL, OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.
83Any content regarding those topics is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified professional.83ANY CONTENT REGARDING THOSE TOPICS IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL.
87These terms don’t limit liability for: fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation death or personal injury caused by negligence gross negligence willful misconduct Other than the liabilities described above, Google is liable only for its breaches of these terms or applicable service-specific additional terms , subject to applicable law.87These terms don’t limit liability for gross negligence or willful misconduct.
88For business users and organizations only If you’re a business user or organization : To the extent allowed by applicable law, you’ll indemnify Google and its directors, officers, employees, and contractors for any third-party legal proceedings (including actions by government authorities) arising out of or relating to your unlawful use of the services or violation of these terms or service-specific additional terms .88To the extent allowed by applicable law: Google is liable only for its breaches of these terms or applicable service-specific additional terms Google isn’t liable for: loss of profits, revenues, business opportunities, goodwill, or anticipated savings indirect or consequential losses punitive damages Google’s total liability arising out of or relating to these terms is limited to the greater of (1) $200 or (2) the fees paid to use the relevant services in the 12 months before the dispute For business users and organizations only If you’re a business user or organization : To the extent allowed by applicable law, you’ll indemnify Google and its directors, officers, employees, and contractors for any third-party legal proceedings (including actions by government authorities) arising out of or relating to your unlawful use of the services or violation of these terms or service-specific additional terms .
89This indemnity covers any liability or expense arising from claims, losses, damages, judgments, fines, litigation costs, and legal fees, except to the extent a liability or expense is caused by Google's breach, negligence, or willful misconduct.89This indemnity covers any liability or expense arising from claims, losses, damages, judgments, fines, litigation costs, and legal fees.
92Google won’t be responsible for the following liabilities : loss of profits, revenues, business opportunities, goodwill, or anticipated savings indirect or consequential loss punitive damages Except as stated in the For all users section above, Google’s total liability arising out of or relating to these terms is limited to the greater of (1) US$500 or (2) 125% of the fees that you paid to use the relevant services in the 12 months before the breach.92Taking action in case of problems Before taking action as described below, we’ll provide you with advance notice when reasonably possible, describe the reason for our action, and give you an opportunity to clarify the issue and address it, unless doing so would: cause harm or liability to a user, third party, or Google violate the law or a legal enforcement authority’s order compromise an investigation compromise the operation, integrity, or security of our services Removing your content If any of your content (1) breaches these terms, service-specific additional terms or policies , (2) violates applicable law, or (3) could harm our users, third parties, or Google, then we reserve the right to take down some or all of that content in accordance with applicable law.
93Taking action in case of problems Before taking action as described below, we’ll provide you with advance notice when reasonably possible, describe the reason for our action, and give you an opportunity to clarify the issue and address it, unless we reasonably believe that doing so would: cause harm or liability to a user, third party, or Google violate the law or a legal enforcement authority’s order compromise an investigation compromise the operation, integrity, or security of our services Removing your content If we reasonably believe that any of your content (1) breaches these terms, service-specific additional terms or policies , (2) violates applicable law, or (3) could harm our users, third parties, or Google, then we reserve the right to take down some or all of that content in accordance with applicable law.Removed
95Suspending or terminating your access to Google services Without limiting any of our other rights, Google may suspend or terminate your access to the services or delete your Google Account if any of these things happen: you materially or repeatedly breach these terms, service-specific additional terms or policies we’re required to do so to comply with a legal requirement or a court order we reasonably believe that your conduct causes harm or liability to a user, third party, or Google — for example, by hacking, phishing, harassing, spamming, misleading others, or scraping content that doesn’t belong to you For more information about why we disable accounts and what happens when we do, see this Help Center page .94Suspending or terminating your access to Google services Without limiting any of our other rights, Google may suspend or terminate your access to the services or delete your Google Account if any of these things happen: you materially or repeatedly breach these terms, service-specific additional terms or policies we’re required to do so to comply with a legal requirement or a court order your conduct causes harm or liability to a user, third party, or Google — for example, by hacking, phishing, harassing, spamming, misleading others, or scraping content that doesn’t belong to you For more information about why we disable accounts and what happens when we do, see this Help Center page .
102To the extent that applicable local law prevents certain disputes from being resolved in a California court, then you can file those disputes in your local courts.Removed
103Likewise, if applicable local law prevents your local court from applying California law to resolve these disputes, then these disputes will be governed by the applicable local laws of your country, state, or other place of residence.Removed
116You can also end your relationship with us at any time by closing your Google Account.113You can also end your relationship with us at any time by closing your Google Account .
114If you close your Google Account and then access or use our services without an account, that access and use will be subject to the most current version of these terms.
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