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This provision allocates responsibility for terms acceptance to the parental or legal guardian entity when the primary user is a minor, establishing a contractual chain of authority. It also establishes that individual Google services may impose stricter age thresholds than the minimum stated in the primary terms.
The updated terms establish that Google provides services 'using reasonable skill and care,' a positive warranty commitment that replaces the prior blanket 'AS IS' disclaimer language. Under the revised policy, if service quality falls below that standard, users are invited to report the issue and Google commits to working toward resolution. The terms now state that Google's only commitments are those in the warranty section, service-specific terms, and non-waivable law, which is narrower than the prior language but more explicit about what consumers can expect. This change provides a clearer operational standard for service delivery and a stated pathway for addressing failures.
View change record →The updated terms state that Google provides services using 'reasonable skill and care' rather than disclaiming warranties entirely under 'as is' language. Previously, the terms disclaimed all warranties except those explicitly stated in service-specific terms. The revised language now acknowledges that both law and the terms give users rights to a certain quality of service and ways to fix problems if things go wrong. The terms establish a process in which users are expected to notify Google if service quality falls short, and Google commits to working with users to resolve the issue. This represents a shift from a liability-limiting warranty structure to one that acknowledges affirmative quality obligations.
View change record →The updated terms materially reduce service quality commitments. The revised language replaces Google's prior commitment to provide services using "reasonable skill and care" with an explicit as-is disclaimer stating that services are provided "without any express or implied warranties" unless stated in service-specific terms. The updated terms now explicitly apply to all users whether signed in to a Google account or not, extending their scope. Google also clarifies that its Privacy Policy applies to service use. These changes establish that users have fewer contractual recourse options if services fail to function as expected, except where service-specific additional terms or applicable law provide otherwise.
View change record →Minors cannot unilaterally agree to the terms; their parent or legal guardian must provide permission and becomes bound by the agreement through allowing use. Users of individual Google services must also comply with any additional age requirements specified in service-specific terms and policies.
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"If you're a minor in your country, you must have your parent or legal guardian's permission to use the services. Please have your parent or legal guardian read these terms with you. If you are a parent or legal guardian of a minor, by allowing your child to use the services, you agree to these terms on behalf of your child. Some Google services have additional age requirements as described in their additional terms and policies.— Excerpt from Google's Google Terms of Service
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This provision allocates responsibility for terms acceptance to the parental or legal guardian entity when the primary user is a minor, establishing a contractual chain of authority. It also establishes that individual Google services may impose stricter age thresholds than the minimum stated in the primary terms.
Minors cannot unilaterally agree to the terms; their parent or legal guardian must provide permission and becomes bound by the agreement through allowing use. Users of individual Google services must also comply with any additional age requirements specified in service-specific terms and policies.
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