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Executable Code Scope and Open Source Notice

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision clarifies the scope of the Additional Terms by distinguishing between the executable code (governed by these terms) and the underlying source code (governed by separate open source licenses). The mechanism establishes which licensing framework applies to different components of the software.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operating the executable code version of Chrome and ChromeOS are subject to these Additional Terms of Service. Users may independently access and review the open source licensing terms for source code components through the chrome://credits interface, which may contain different terms than the executable code license.

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Developers must outline and get approval for their use case to access the Cohere API, understanding the models and limitations. They should refer to model cards for detailed information and document potential harms of their application. Certain use cases, such as violence, hate speech, fraud, and pr...

Postman High

The Postman API Network is a publicly accessible catalog of APIs and API collections. When you publish a collection or API to the Public API Network, you acknowledge that such content will be publicly accessible to all users of the Postman platform and the general public. You are solely responsible ...

Google Gemini High

If you access our generative AI services through the API, you're also responsible for ensuring your use, and the use by those who access the services through your platform, complies with our usage policies. You must implement appropriate safeguards to prevent prohibited uses by your users.

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These Google Chrome and ChromeOS Additional Terms of Service apply to the executable code version of Chrome and ChromeOS. Most source code for Chrome is available free of charge under open source software license agreements at chrome://credits.

— Excerpt from Google's Google Chrome Terms of Service

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Google Chrome Terms of Service
Entity
Google
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-007921
Document ID
CA-D-00752
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
a0d14a49542de515b67eaf9651846de2f1464ff89385379baf51fd02bbbebdd7
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 15:13 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Google
Document: Google Chrome Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-007921
Captured: 2026-05-07 15:13:56 UTC
SHA-256: a0d14a49542de515…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/google/google-chrome-terms-of-service/executable-code-scope-and-open-source-notice/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Google's Executable Code Scope and Open Source Notice clause do?

This provision clarifies the scope of the Additional Terms by distinguishing between the executable code (governed by these terms) and the underlying source code (governed by separate open source licenses). The mechanism establishes which licensing framework applies to different components of the software.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operating the executable code version of Chrome and ChromeOS are subject to these Additional Terms of Service. Users may independently access and review the open source licensing terms for source code components through the chrome://credits interface, which may contain different terms than the executable code license.

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