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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.
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To the extent that the rules or terms of those promotions concerning the treatment of your personal information conflict with this Privacy Policy, the rules of those promotions will control.
To the extent that any provisions in the Business Terms of Service conflict with these Terms, the Business Terms of Service shall govern to the extent of the conflict.
We reserve the right to transfer our rights under these Terms and provide the Services using another entity, provided that entity upholds these Terms.
"Sometimes there are provisions in the open source license that explicitly override parts of these terms, so please be sure to read those licenses.Excerpt from Google's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “Sometimes there are provisions in the open source license that explicitly override parts of these terms, so please be sure to read those licenses.”
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