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The prohibition targets driver distraction by banning even the attempt to interact with ads while operating a vehicle, not only actual interaction.
The updated Terms now establish that you are binding yourself not only to the main Terms of Use but also to Waze's Content Moderation Policy, Community Terms, and Copyright Policy as integral parts of the agreement. This expands the set of rules you must comply with when using the Service. The revised terms also clarify that the Service is intended for users of legal driving age and explicitly describe Waze's advertising model: the Service is free because advertising revenue funds operations, and Waze uses your data to show you targeted ads, with controls available to manage ad personalization preferences.
View change record →While driving, users are prohibited from attempting to view or click on any ads within the Service.
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"YOU MUST NOT ATTEMPT TO VIEW OR CLICK ON ANY ADS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.— Excerpt from Waze's Waze Terms of Use
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The prohibition targets driver distraction by banning even the attempt to interact with ads while operating a vehicle, not only actual interaction.
While driving, users are prohibited from attempting to view or click on any ads within the Service.
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