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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
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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the choice of governing law in this Section will not deprive you of the protection afforded to you as a consumer by provisions that cannot be derogated from by agreement by virtue of the laws applicable where you reside...
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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 Restricted Content Policy
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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.
ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 272 platforms. See the full comparison.
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