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The clause makes local legal compliance a contractual obligation for every targeted geography, meaning an advertiser cannot rely solely on Google Ads policy compliance and must independently assess the laws of each targeted area.
Advertisers using Google Ads are contractually obligated to comply with local laws in each area they target, providing a layer of legal accountability beyond Google Ads' own policies.
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"You're required to comply with the local laws and regulations of any area your ads target, in addition to Google Ads policies.Excerpt from Google Ads's Policy: Legal Requirements
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The clause makes local legal compliance a contractual obligation for every targeted geography, meaning an advertiser cannot rely solely on Google Ads policy compliance and must independently assess the laws of each targeted area.
Advertisers using Google Ads are contractually obligated to comply with local laws in each area they target, providing a layer of legal accountability beyond Google Ads' own policies.
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