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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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we'll inform you of the change before it takes effect, either by posting a notice on our website or by other reasonable means.
DeepL will inform Customer of the respective modification to the Service in a clear and comprehensible manner at least two (2) months in advance by means of a message by e-mail ("Change Notice").
Google will provide at least 90 days' advance notice for materially adverse changes to any SLAs by: (i) sending an email to the Notification Email Address; (ii) posting a notice in the Admin Console; or (iii) posting a notice to the applicable SLA webpage.
"If we materially change these terms or service-specific additional terms, we'll provide you with reasonable advance notice and the opportunity to review the changes...Excerpt from Google's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “If we materially change these terms or service-specific additional terms, we'll provide you with reasonable advance notice and the opportunity to review the changes...”
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