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The clause establishes Google's operational authority to enforce the Acceptable Use Policy through service suspension as a remedial measure, with a defined notice-and-cure period before suspension takes effect except in legally mandated circumstances.
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.
View change record →Customers operating the Google Maps Platform are subject to a 24-hour cure period following notice of policy violations before service suspension may occur. The provision permits Google to bypass this cure period if required by law.
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"If Google becomes aware that Customer's or any End User's use of the Services violates the AUP, Google will notify Customer and request Customer correct the violation. If Customer fails to correct the violation within 24 hours, or if Google is otherwise required by applicable law to take action, then Google may Suspend all or part of Customer's use of the Services until the violation is corrected.— Excerpt from Google Maps's Google Maps Platform Terms of Service
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The clause establishes Google's operational authority to enforce the Acceptable Use Policy through service suspension as a remedial measure, with a defined notice-and-cure period before suspension takes effect except in legally mandated circumstances.
Customers operating the Google Maps Platform are subject to a 24-hour cure period following notice of policy violations before service suspension may occur. The provision permits Google to bypass this cure period if required by law.
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