Google reserves the right to update the terms at any time for reasons including business changes, legal requirements, security, or abuse prevention, with reasonable advance notice and review opportunity for material changes, subject to exceptions for new service launches and urgent situations. Users who do not agree to updated terms are directed to remove their content and stop using the services or close their Google Account.
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This provision establishes the mechanism by which the contractual terms governing all Google services may be unilaterally modified by Google, with the user's continued service use constituting acceptance of updated terms. The exceptions to advance notice for urgent situations and new service or feature launches limit the scope of the notice commitment.
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 →⚠ Continued use of Google services following a terms update constitutes acceptance of the updated terms as stated in the agreement.
⚠ Users who do not agree to updated terms and continue using the services without closing their account remain subject to the most current version of the terms.
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Compare across platforms →"We may update these terms and service-specific additional terms (1) to reflect changes in our services or how we do business — for example, when we add new services, features, technologies, pricing, or benefits (or remove old ones), (2) for legal, regulatory, or security reasons, or (3) to prevent abuse or harm. 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, except (1) when we launch a new service or feature, or (2) in urgent situations, such as preventing ongoing abuse or responding to legal requirements. If you don't agree to the new terms, you should remove your content and stop using the services. You can also end your relationship with us at any time by closing your Google Account.Excerpt from Google's Terms of Service
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This provision establishes the mechanism by which the contractual terms governing all Google services may be unilaterally modified by Google, with the user's continued service use constituting acceptance of updated terms. The exceptions to advance notice for urgent situations and new service or feature launches limit the scope of the notice commitment.
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