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Gemini API Additional Terms of Service changed Google, May 1, 2026

Google · May 1, 2026 · 8 added, 4 removed · found in an Internet Archive capture

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  1. Added: Gemini Deep Research is now available in preview with collaborative planning, visualization, MCP support, and more.
  2. Added: When you use Paid Services, including, for example, the paid quota of the Gemini API, Google doesn't use your prompts (including associated system instructions, cached content, and files such as images, videos, or documents) or responses to improve our products, and will process your prompts and responses in accordance with the Data Processing Addendum for Products Where Google is a Data Processor . For Paid Services, Google logs prompts and responses for a limited period of time, solely for detecting and preventing violations of the Prohibited Use Policy to maintain the safety and security of the Services, and any required legal or regulatory disclosures. This data may be stored transiently or cached in any country in which Google or its agents maintain facilities.
  3. Removed: When you use Paid Services, including, for example, the paid quota of the Gemini API, Google doesn't use your prompts (including associated system instructions, cached content, and files such as images, videos, or documents) or responses to improve our products, and will process your prompts and responses in accordance with the Data Processing Addendum for Products Where Google is a Data Processor . For Paid Services, Google logs prompts and responses for a limited period of time, solely for the purpose of detecting violations of the Prohibited Use Policy and any required legal or regulatory disclosures. This data may be stored transiently or cached in any country in which Google or its agents maintain facilities.
  4. Added: As such, while these Terms govern your use of the Paid Services, the following sections of the Google Cloud Terms of Service as applicable to the Google Cloud Platform (or "GCP Services" as defined in the Google Cloud Terms of Service), will govern payments, invoicing, billing, payment disputes, and related issues pertaining to the Paid Services, as if the Paid Services were GCP Services for purposes of those sections:
  5. Added: Section 15 (Regional Modifications), as applicable to:
  6. Added: the Pricing and Billing Terms of the Service Specific Terms at https://cloud.google.com/terms/service-terms, including the Supplemental Paid Credit Terms at https://cloud.google.com/terms/supplemental-paid-credit (the "Supplemental Paid Credit Terms").
  7. Added: " Fees " (as used in the Google Cloud Terms of Service ) for Paid Services are as specified on our pricing page. Google may make changes to this pricing from time to time, effective 30 days after they are posted unless otherwise specified (or in the case of new Paid Services, where pricing takes effect immediately unless otherwise specified). Your continued use of the Paid Services constitutes your consent to those changes.
  8. Added: For clarity, these Terms do not govern your direct use of any Google Cloud Platform service (including those listed on the Google Cloud Services Summary ).
  9. Removed: As such, Section 2 (Payment Terms) and Section 14 (Miscellaneous) of the Google Cloud Platform Terms of Service govern payments, invoicing, billing, payment disputes, and related issues, while these Terms govern your use of the Paid Services. These Terms do not govern your direct use of any Google Cloud Platform service (including those listed on the Google Cloud Platform Services Summary ).
  10. Removed: " Fees " (as used in the Google Cloud Platform Terms of Service ) for Paid Services are as specified on our pricing page. Google may make changes to this pricing from time to time, effective 30 days after they are posted unless otherwise specified (or in the case of new Paid Services, where pricing takes effect immediately unless otherwise specified). Your continued use of the Paid Services constitutes your consent to those changes.
  11. Added: Don't rely on the Services for medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Any content regarding those topics is provided for informational purposes only, does not constitute medical diagnosis or treatment, and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified professional.
  12. Removed: Don't rely on the Services for medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Any content regarding those topics is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified professional. Content does not constitute medical treatment or diagnosis.
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