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Use of Chrome or ChromeOS constitutes agreement to both the main Google Terms of Service and these supplemental terms. The full obligations, data practices, and dispute resolution framework of the base Google Terms of Service apply to Chrome and ChromeOS users.
This analysis describes what Google'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
This provision establishes that the complete Google Terms of Service, including any data processing, liability, dispute resolution, and content provisions contained therein, governs Chrome and ChromeOS use without those terms being reproduced in this document. Users and compliance teams must review the base document at policies.google.com/terms to understand the full contractual framework.
The agreement requires users to comply with both this supplemental document and the base Google Terms of Service. Under this structure, the full scope of obligations applicable to Chrome and ChromeOS use is not contained in this document alone, and the base Google Terms of Service must be reviewed to understand the complete terms.
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"By using Chrome or ChromeOS, you agree to the Google Terms of Service located at https://policies.google.com/terms and these Google Chrome and ChromeOS Additional Terms of Service.Excerpt from Google's Chrome Terms of Service
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The incorporation-by-reference structure means that GDPR (for EU/EEA users), CCPA (for California residents), and other applicable consumer protection frameworks engaged by the base Google Terms of Service apply to Chrome and ChromeOS use. The FTC has general authority over consumer protection and unfair or deceptive practices in the US. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The incorporation-by-reference structure creates a compliance dependency on the base Google Terms of Service, which can be updated independently. Organizations must monitor changes to the base terms as well as this supplemental document to maintain an accurate understanding of applicable obligations. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: The applicability of specific provisions from the base Google Terms of Service, including arbitration, governing law, and data processing terms, may vary for EU, UK, and other regional users depending on how the base document addresses jurisdictional variation. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise contracts or vendor agreements that reference Google Chrome or ChromeOS should account for the dual-document structure. Procurement teams should ensure that reviews of applicable terms include both this supplemental document and the current version of the base Google Terms of Service. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal and compliance teams should maintain versioned records of both the base Google Terms of Service and this supplemental document, as changes to either may affect applicable obligations. A change in the base document does not automatically trigger a revised version of this supplemental document.
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This provision establishes that the complete Google Terms of Service, including any data processing, liability, dispute resolution, and content provisions contained therein, governs Chrome and ChromeOS use without those terms being reproduced in this document. Users and compliance teams must review the base document at policies.google.com/terms to understand the full contractual framework.
The agreement requires users to comply with both this supplemental document and the base Google Terms of Service. Under this structure, the full scope of obligations applicable to Chrome and ChromeOS use is not contained in this document alone, and the base Google Terms of Service must be reviewed to understand the complete terms.
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