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The updated terms establish a broader definition of activities that are subject to heightened restrictions under the Google Maps Platform Terms of Service. Previously, the definition enumerated specific high-risk categories. The revised language now encompasses any use case where service failure could reasonably be expected to result in death, serious personal injury, or severe environmental or property damage, and explicitly identifies weaponry as a restricted application. Developers and organizations using Google Maps for restricted purposes should review their use cases against the new definition to ensure continued compliance.
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The cancellation will take effect at the end of the billing period. You can see when your subscription will end on the "Account" page.
In the event an alcohol or age-restricted order cannot be delivered to the Recipient, the Recipient will receive a gift credit in the form of Uber Cash for the value of the alcohol/age-restricted portion of the order less the return fee.
you may request a pro rata credit for any Service interruption exceeding twenty-four (24) consecutive hours after the interruption is reported to us (or another period of time provided by law).
"Refunds given by Google for billing inaccuracies under this Section will only be in the form of credit for the Services. Nothing in the Agreement obligates Google to extend credit to any party.Excerpt from Google Maps's Platform Terms of Service
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The clause states: “Refunds given by Google for billing inaccuracies under this Section will only be in the form of credit for the Services. Nothing in the Agreement obligates Google to extend credit to any party.”
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