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Google Exception Authority for Public Benefit

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

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.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

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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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may make exceptions to these policies based on educational, documentary, scientific, or artistic considerations, or where harms are outweighed by substantial benefits to the public.

— Excerpt from Google Gemini's Google Generative AI Prohibited Use Policy

Applicable regulations

DMA
European Union
DSA
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Google Generative AI Prohibited Use Policy
Entity
Google Gemini
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-038776
Document ID
CA-D-00325
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
a6e02c135fadba0495e79a28723daeb7ea78fcd0596f348dbda4aaea4ae9503a
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 14:21 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Google Gemini
Document: Google Generative AI Prohibited Use Policy
Record ID: CA-P-038776
Captured: 2026-07-09 14:21:29 UTC
SHA-256: a6e02c135fadba04…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/google-gemini/google-generative-ai-prohibited-use-policy/provision/CA-P-038776/google-exception-authority-for-public-benefit/
Accessed: July 13, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Google Gemini's Google Exception Authority for Public Benefit clause do?

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.

How does this clause affect you?

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.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 264 platforms. See the full comparison.

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