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Account Suspension and Termination

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What it is

Google can suspend or end your access to NotebookLM and other AI features at any time if you violate terms or policies, and also reserves the right to change, limit, or discontinue these features at any time.

This analysis describes what NotebookLM's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision reserves Google's right to terminate access to NotebookLM without a defined notice period for policy violations, and also reserves the right to discontinue or alter the service itself at any time, which affects users who rely on the service for ongoing workflows.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Access to NotebookLM can be suspended or terminated by Google for policy violations, and the service itself may be discontinued or modified at any time. Users who store notebooks or rely on the service for ongoing work should be aware that continued access is not guaranteed under these terms.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Export Your Data
    Regularly export notebooks and associated content from NotebookLM through Google Takeout at takeout.google.com to maintain copies of your data independent of continued service access.

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You are responsible for maintaining the secrecy of your unique password and account information at all times.

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Take reasonable measures to protect the security of your account and login information.

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Please make sure the information you provide to Twitch upon registration and at all other times is true, accurate, current, and complete to the best of your knowledge.

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Google may suspend or terminate your access to our generative AI features if you violate these terms or our policies. We may also stop providing generative AI features, or add or create new limits on these features, at any time.

Excerpt from NotebookLM's Google Generative AI Terms

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages with consumer protection frameworks in jurisdictions that require reasonable notice before service termination or material changes.

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Google Generative AI Terms
Entity
NotebookLM
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-011910
Document ID
CA-D-00812
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
42b104a86e6c7dee774d8a188fb92f5d23d4e921425d163e08f8a1b4ac9b62cb
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 16:08 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: NotebookLM
Document: Google Generative AI Terms
Record ID: CA-P-011910
Captured: 2026-05-12 16:08:56 UTC
SHA-256: 42b104a86e6c7dee…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/notebooklm/google-generative-ai-terms/provision/CA-P-011910/account-suspension-and-termination/
Accessed: Sept. 23, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does NotebookLM's Account Suspension and Termination clause do?

This provision reserves Google's right to terminate access to NotebookLM without a defined notice period for policy violations, and also reserves the right to discontinue or alter the service itself at any time, which affects users who rely on the service for ongoing workflows.

How does this clause affect you?

Access to NotebookLM can be suspended or terminated by Google for policy violations, and the service itself may be discontinued or modified at any time. Users who store notebooks or rely on the service for ongoing work should be aware that continued access is not guaranteed under these terms.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 263 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with NotebookLM?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NotebookLM.