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This analysis describes what Google Maps'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
By disclaiming all warranties, Google Maps eliminates implied quality and fitness guarantees that would otherwise attach by default under law, leaving the Customer with no warranty-based recourse.
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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"GOOGLE: (A) DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, NONINFRINGEMENT, OR ERROR-FREE OR UNINTERRUPTED USE OF THE SERVICES OR SOFTWARE...Excerpt from Google Maps's Platform Terms of Service
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By disclaiming all warranties, Google Maps eliminates implied quality and fitness guarantees that would otherwise attach by default under law, leaving the Customer with no warranty-based recourse.
The reader receives the Services without any warranty protections, including no guarantee of fitness for their intended use, absence of infringement, or uninterrupted or error-free operation.
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