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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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"As between the parties, Customer is responsible for responding to all third party requests concerning its use and Customer End Users' use of the Services.Excerpt from Google Maps's Platform Terms of Service
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The clause states: “As between the parties, Customer is responsible for responding to all third party requests concerning its use and Customer End Users' use of the Services.”
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