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Google AI Studio · Gemini API Terms of Service · View original document ↗

Developer and Business Use Only Restriction

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 281 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

Who can use Google AI Studio and the Gemini API?
Google AI Studio restricts use of Google AI Studio and the Gemini API to developers building with Google AI models for professional or business purposes.
Does Google AI Studio restrict use to developers building with Google AI models for professional or business purposes?
Google AI Studio restricts use of Google AI Studio and the Gemini API to developers building with Google AI models for professional or business purposes.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The restriction excludes consumer use entirely, meaning individuals using the platform for personal, non-professional purposes fall outside permitted use.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4244 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If you are not a developer using the platform for professional or business purposes, your use is not permitted.

How other platforms handle this

Segment Medium

The Services are intended for business use by corporate or business entities, and you agree that you will not use the Services for any personal or individual use.

Mailchimp Medium

Host Content on our servers for any purpose other than for your use of the Service.

Glassdoor Medium

Except as set forth below, or as otherwise approved by us, the services are for your personal, non-commercial use unless you enter into a separate agreement with us for your commercial use.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Use of Google AI Studio and Gemini API is for developers building with Google AI models for professional or business purposes, not for consumer use.

Excerpt from Google AI Studio's Gemini API Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

Trump Executive Order on AI Policy Framework
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Gemini API Terms of Service
Entity
Google AI Studio
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-063153
Document ID
CA-D-00794
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
f3afc7399215647b439466fff72c88db5307ae2642009cfb4fdcb6a308296e66
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 15:13 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Google AI Studio
Document: Gemini API Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-063153
Captured: 2026-05-12 15:13:45 UTC
SHA-256: f3afc7399215647b…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/google-ai-studio/gemini-api-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-063153/developer-and-business-use-only-restriction/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Google AI Studio's Developer and Business Use Only Restriction clause do?

The restriction excludes consumer use entirely, meaning individuals using the platform for personal, non-professional purposes fall outside permitted use.

How does this clause affect you?

If you are not a developer using the platform for professional or business purposes, your use is not permitted.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 281 platforms. See the full comparison.

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