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The provision creates a categorical distinction between executable code (governed by these Additional Terms) and source code (governed by open source license agreements). This scope definition determines which contractual framework applies to different components of the product and clarifies the licensing structure for transparency regarding code availability.
Users operating the executable code versions of Chrome and ChromeOS are bound by these Additional Terms of Service, while source code components are subject to separate open source license terms. The provision informs users of dual licensing structures and directs them to chrome://credits to identify which licenses apply to specific components.
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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. Your use of certain components of Chrome and ChromeOS is subject to the following terms:— Excerpt from Google's Google Chrome Terms of Service
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The provision creates a categorical distinction between executable code (governed by these Additional Terms) and source code (governed by open source license agreements). This scope definition determines which contractual framework applies to different components of the product and clarifies the licensing structure for transparency regarding code availability.
Users operating the executable code versions of Chrome and ChromeOS are bound by these Additional Terms of Service, while source code components are subject to separate open source license terms. The provision informs users of dual licensing structures and directs them to chrome://credits to identify which licenses apply to specific components.
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