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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
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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it shall be adjudicated exclusively by the state and federal courts located in San Francisco County, California.
For any dispute relating to this Agreement, the parties consent to personal jurisdiction and the exclusive venue of the courts in New York County, New York.
Any dispute not subject to arbitration and not initiated in small claims court may be brought by either party in a court of competent jurisdiction in either the Superior Courts for the State of California...or in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
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"All claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be governed by laws of India, excluding that state's conflict of laws rules, and will be litigated exclusively in the courts of New Delhi; the parties consent to exclusive jurisdiction in those courts.Excerpt from Google Maps's Platform Terms of Service
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The clause states: “All claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be governed by laws of India, excluding that state's conflict of laws rules, and will be litigated exclusively in the courts of New Delhi; the parties consent to exclusive jurisdiction in those courts.”
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