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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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"If you already shared your content with others before removing it... that photo may continue to appear in your friend's Google Account even after you remove it from your Google Account.Excerpt from Google's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “If you already shared your content with others before removing it... that photo may continue to appear in your friend's Google Account even after you remove it from your Google Account.”
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