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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 we make material changes that negatively impact your use of our services or if we stop offering a service, we'll provide you with reasonable advance notice, except in urgent situations...Excerpt from Google's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “If we make material changes that negatively impact your use of our services or if we stop offering a service, we'll provide you with reasonable advance notice, except in urgent situations...”
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