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This clause establishes that the prohibitions in the policy are not absolute; Google Gemini retains authority to permit conduct that would otherwise be banned, meaning the policy's restrictions are subject to discretionary override.
Users may be permitted to engage in otherwise prohibited activities if Google Gemini determines that educational, documentary, scientific, or artistic considerations apply, or that substantial public benefit outweighs the harm.
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This clause establishes that the prohibitions in the policy are not absolute; Google Gemini retains authority to permit conduct that would otherwise be banned, meaning the policy's restrictions are subject to discretionary override.
Users may be permitted to engage in otherwise prohibited activities if Google Gemini determines that educational, documentary, scientific, or artistic considerations apply, or that substantial public benefit outweighs the harm.
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