To use Google Developer Program ("Program") and any Google Developer Program paid membership ("Paid Services"), you must accept (1) the Google Terms of Service, and (2) the Google Developer Program Content Policy. Terms that are not defined in these Google Developer Program Terms of Service have the meanings given to them in the Google Terms of Service.
We also encourage you to read our Privacy Policy (and, in connection with any Paid Services purchased directly through the Google Developer Program, the Google Payments Privacy Notice) to better understand how you can update, manage, export, and delete your information.
Acceptance of Terms
Google may make changes to the Terms from time to time, and that any such changes will become effective 24 hours after publication here.
Program Changes
Google may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Program or any services at any time, with or without notice. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of any material changes to the Program.
Additional Requirements
Google may require you to sign an NDA or meet other requirements in order to obtain certain Google Developer Program benefits such as attending roadmap sessions. Google may remove benefits from the program at its sole discretion on an individual basis if you do not meet the prerequisite requirements.
Misleading Statements
As a member of the Google Developer Program, you do not have a partnership with Google and that you will not be acting as an employee or agent of any Google entity while participating in the Program.
Removal from Program
Google may immediately remove you from Google Developer Program at its sole discretion at any time for violation of our Policy or these Terms of Service, and no refund will be provided for any fees previously paid.
Using the Program
Our FAQ contains general information about the Program, including restricted activities, usage limits, and supported platforms. You agree to those policies and usage limitations.
In addition, you may not:
- Share access to your account or use someone else's account to access the Program;
- Access the Program other than as authorized by Google; or
- Sell, rent, or otherwise provide direct or indirect access to the Program to any third party, APIs, and SDKs
Connected Services and Content
The Program may allow you to access and interact with other services, software libraries, APIs, and content, including some provided by third parties. These offerings are subject to applicable terms and licenses, as described in the "Other content" section of the Google Terms of Service.
You are solely responsible for ensuring you have the necessary rights to connect to and use such third-party offerings, and for complying with any applicable terms.
Google does not operate, support, endorse, monitor, control, or assume any responsibility or liability for third-party offerings. Google is not responsible for the conduct of those third parties, including their security or privacy practices, and you should use discretion before using third-party offerings.
Usage of Profile Information
Google may use any information that you provide via your profile on developers.google.com/profile, in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.
Paid Services
With your Google Developer Program Paid Services you agree:
- that Paid Services fees are non-refundable;
- that orders of Paid Services may be canceled within 48 hours of purchase and if the Google Cloud credits benefit has not been used;
- that you will not resell or share the benefits provided to you as part of your Paid Services;
- that your access to Paid Services will end upon expiration of your paid membership.
Support Resources and Community Forums
Our support resources and forums are intended to provide you with assistance and facilitate collaboration with other developers. In addition to adhering to our Google Developer Program Content Policy, you agree to the following when using these resources:
- Be respectful: Treat other users with courtesy and respect.
- Provide accurate information: Share information that is accurate and truthful.
- Respect confidentiality: Do not disclose confidential information about yourself or others.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Google Developer Program Terms of Service, reach out to support via the options listed in the Help page.