Gemini determines which user agreement applies to you based on the state address saved in your Gemini account, not necessarily your actual current state of residence.
This analysis describes what Gemini's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
If your account address is outdated or incorrect, you may be governed by the wrong agreement, potentially losing protections or being subject to terms intended for a different jurisdiction.
Interpretive note: Whether regulators would treat the account profile address as legally sufficient to establish jurisdictional applicability, as opposed to actual domicile, may vary by state and regulatory framework.
Your registered account address, not your actual location, determines your legal rights under Gemini's platform terms. A user who has moved states without updating their Gemini profile may be bound by the wrong agreement without knowing it.
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If your account address is outdated or incorrect, you may be governed by the wrong agreement, potentially losing protections or being subject to terms intended for a different jurisdiction.
Your registered account address, not your actual location, determines your legal rights under Gemini's platform terms. A user who has moved states without updating their Gemini profile may be bound by the wrong agreement without knowing it.
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