Grade A- — Mostly protective (score 86/100)
Google provides clear terms with no forced arbitration or class action waivers, though it requires business users to indemnify the company and limits liability for all users.
Standard consumer terms. No forced arbitration. Indemnification for businesses.
you’ll indemnify Google and its directors, officers, employees, and contractors for any third-party legal proceedings
Business users are required to pay for Google's legal defense and damages in the event of third-party claims.
we’ll provide you with advance notice when reasonably possible... except in urgent situations such as... responding to legal requirements
Google may disclose your information to law enforcement without prior notice if they deem the situation urgent.
Google’s total liability... is limited to the greater of (1) $200 or (2) the fees paid
Google limits its financial responsibility to you to a maximum of $200 or the fees you paid in the last year.
These disputes will be resolved exclusively in the federal or state courts of Santa Clara County, California
You are forced to resolve all legal disputes in California, regardless of where you live.
If we materially change these terms... we’ll provide you with reasonable advance notice
Google promises to notify you before making significant changes to the agreement.
Of course, you’re always free to stop using our services at any time.
You retain the right to terminate your relationship with the service whenever you choose.
Last reviewed 2026-07-26 under rubric v3.5.