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This analysis describes what Google Ads'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
Legal compliance responsibility is placed entirely on the advertiser for every jurisdiction where their ads appear, and this obligation exists independently of Google's own policy requirements.
Advertisers cannot rely on Google's policy approval as a substitute for their own legal compliance obligations in any jurisdiction.
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These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of laws rules, and the proper venue for any disputes arising out of or relating to any of the same will be the arbitration venue set forth in Section 9, or if arbitration does not apply, then the state and fe...
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"You're always responsible for ensuring that you comply with all applicable laws and regulations, in addition to Google's advertising policies, for all of the locations where your ads are showing.Excerpt from Google Ads's Advertising Policies Overview
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Legal compliance responsibility is placed entirely on the advertiser for every jurisdiction where their ads appear, and this obligation exists independently of Google's own policy requirements.
Advertisers cannot rely on Google's policy approval as a substitute for their own legal compliance obligations in any jurisdiction.
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