Users are required to follow Google's conduct rules, including complying with laws, respecting others' rights, and not harming or disrupting Google's services. Violation of these rules can result in account suspension or termination.
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The agreement states that these conduct obligations are conditions of service use; violations may result in account suspension under the termination provisions, affecting access to all Google products and stored content.
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Users who violate these conduct requirements, including through actions that interfere with Google's services or breach applicable laws, may have their accounts suspended or terminated. The obligations include compliance with export control and sanctions laws, which are relevant for users operating internationally.
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"We want to maintain a respectful environment for everyone, which means you must follow these basic rules of conduct: comply with applicable laws, including export control, sanctions, and human trafficking laws; respect the rights of others, including privacy and intellectual property rights; don't abuse or harm others or yourself (or threaten or encourage such abuse or harm); don't abuse, harm, interfere with, or disrupt the services.— Excerpt from Google's Google Terms of Service
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The explicit reference to export control, sanctions, and human trafficking law compliance engages OFAC regulations, Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and the Trafficking Victims Protection Act in the US context. For EU users, similar export control and sanctions frameworks apply. The FTC Act applies to deceptive or abusive practices involving Google services. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Low to Medium. The conduct obligations are broadly stated and largely track applicable law requirements. The inclusion of export control and sanctions compliance is notable for enterprise users operating internationally or in restricted jurisdictions. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: Export control and sanctions compliance obligations are particularly relevant for users in jurisdictions subject to US or EU sanctions, including businesses operating in or with entities in sanctioned countries. Organizations in regulated industries should confirm their use of Google services does not implicate export control restrictions on technology transfer. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise procurement teams should assess whether use of Google services by employees in or with entities in OFAC-sanctioned jurisdictions creates compliance exposure under the export control reference in these terms. Vendor assessments should confirm that Google's own compliance with these obligations is addressed in applicable enterprise agreements. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should review whether their organization's use of Google services across international operations is consistent with the export control and sanctions compliance obligations referenced in this provision, and should document their compliance posture accordingly.
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The agreement states that these conduct obligations are conditions of service use; violations may result in account suspension under the termination provisions, affecting access to all Google products and stored content.
Users who violate these conduct requirements, including through actions that interfere with Google's services or breach applicable laws, may have their accounts suspended or terminated. The obligations include compliance with export control and sanctions laws, which are relevant for users operating internationally.
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