Using NotebookLM's AI features means you agree to both these additional terms and Google's main Terms of Service; where there is a conflict, these AI-specific terms take priority.
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This provision establishes a layered agreement structure where the generative AI terms govern in cases of conflict, meaning users of NotebookLM are subject to both the standard Google Terms of Service and these additional terms, and should review both documents to understand the full scope of their agreement.
Users of NotebookLM are bound by two overlapping legal agreements, and reviewing only one document may leave them unaware of significant provisions in the other. The generative AI terms take precedence in conflicts, making these AI-specific terms the more operationally relevant document for NotebookLM users.
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These Terms will be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to the conflict of law provisions thereof
the data controller responsible for Service Data we collect for Google Workspace and Google Workspace for Education is Google LLC, and the data controller responsible for Service Data we collect for Google Cloud Platform is Cloud Brasil Computação e Serviços de Dados Ltda.
The laws of the State of New York shall govern all matters arising out of or in relation to these Terms and any transactions hereunder, including the interpretation, construction, performance and enforcement thereof.
"These terms apply to your use of generative AI features in Google products and services where these terms are made available. By using these features, you agree to these Additional Terms of Service. These terms supplement and are incorporated into the Google Terms of Service, and in the event of a conflict, these terms will take precedence over the Google Terms of Service for your use of generative AI features.Excerpt from NotebookLM's Google Generative AI Terms
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The layered contract structure engages standard contract formation principles and may implicate consumer protection regulations in jurisdictions that require clear and conspicuous disclosure of all applicable terms at the point of agreement.
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This provision establishes a layered agreement structure where the generative AI terms govern in cases of conflict, meaning users of NotebookLM are subject to both the standard Google Terms of Service and these additional terms, and should review both documents to understand the full scope of their agreement.
Users of NotebookLM are bound by two overlapping legal agreements, and reviewing only one document may leave them unaware of significant provisions in the other. The generative AI terms take precedence in conflicts, making these AI-specific terms the more operationally relevant document for NotebookLM users.
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