The policy states that translated versions of the Google Ads policies are provided for reference only and that the English-language text is the authoritative version for enforcement purposes.
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This provision establishes that non-English translations of the policy carry no enforcement weight, meaning advertisers who rely on translated versions may operate under a different understanding of policy requirements than Google will apply during enforcement.
Interpretive note: The practical enforcement implications of this designation may vary by jurisdiction depending on applicable local language disclosure requirements, particularly within the EU and EEA.
Under this clause, advertisers who consult translated policy versions may encounter discrepancies from the English text that governs actual enforcement decisions. Advertiser compliance programs should use the English-language version as the reference standard regardless of the operational language of the business.
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Compare across platforms →"Google provides translated versions of the Advertising Policies Help Center, though they're not meant to change the content of the policies. The English version is the official language used to enforce Google Ads policies.Excerpt from Google Ads's Editorial and Technical Requirements
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This provision establishes that non-English translations of the policy carry no enforcement weight, meaning advertisers who rely on translated versions may operate under a different understanding of policy requirements than Google will apply during enforcement.
Under this clause, advertisers who consult translated policy versions may encounter discrepancies from the English text that governs actual enforcement decisions. Advertiser compliance programs should use the English-language version as the reference standard regardless of the operational language of the business.
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