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This is an archived version of our Terms of Service. View the current version or all past versions.Last modified: 2016-04-07Google Fiber equipment and services (“Services”) are provided by Google Fiber Inc., located at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States, or one of its local subsidiaries (Google Fiber Inc. and its local subsidiaries are referred to below as “Google Fiber”).The Google Fiber Terms of Service (“Terms”) means the terms specified below and the Google Inc. Terms of Service. Any references to “Google” and “Services” in the Google Inc. Terms of Service mean Google Fiber Inc. and the Google Fiber Services, respectively. In the event any terms in the Google Inc. Terms of Service conflict with any of the Google Fiber Terms of Service, the Google Fiber Terms of Service will control.By agreeing to the Terms, you represent that you are at least eighteen years old and capable of entering into a legally binding agreement on behalf of yourself and others in your residence who may utilize the Services.By signing up for or in any way using the Services, you agree to these Terms.Communicating with Google Fiber
You agree to receive all communications about the Services and your account via email, including any confirmations, bills for Services and payment receipts. However, in the event that Google Fiber determines that it is necessary to contact you by other means, you also agree that Google Fiber may contact you regarding the Services through the contact information associated with your account, including by direct mail, email, telephone calls, and SMS/text messaging.Eligibility for Google Fiber Services
Although we hope to make Google Fiber available to as many people as possible as quickly as we can, Google Fiber reserves the right to determine whether any Services are made available to a particular address.You may be required to pay a service initiation fee, construction fee or other similar fee in connection with signing up for Services. Your payment of a service initiation fee, construction fee or any other similar fee for Services to be provided at a particular address does not obligate Google Fiber to provide any Services to a particular address. Service initiation fees, construction fees and other similar fees are subject to change. You can find more information about these fees in the Fee Schedule.If Google Fiber determines that the address at which you receive Services is not a residential address, Google Fiber may require you to transition to another type of account in order to continue receiving the Services. This transition may include an increase in fees for the Services.Google Fiber Installation
You agree to provide Google Fiber with all necessary access to the premises at the address where you sign up for Services to be installed (referred to as “your residence” below) so that the equipment necessary for you to receive the Services may be installed and configured. You agree that Google Fiber may install equipment on the exterior and interior of your residence (including affixing equipment to the outside of your residence) at any reasonable location. You also agree that Google Fiber may use, and that you have the necessary permissions to approve Google Fiber’s use of, existing facilities, including existing wiring in and around your residence, to complete the installation services.If you rent or otherwise do not own your residence, you may be asked to provide written evidence that you have received all permissions necessary for Google Fiber to perform installation services. **If Google Fiber incurs any costs, including attorneys' fees, because you did not get the necessary authorization(s) for Google Fiber to install the equipment required for the Services, you are responsible for reimbursing Google Fiber for thosts costs.Acceptance of these Terms does not guarantee that Google Fiber will install or provide any Services. We may need a separate agreement with you or your landlord in order to install the Services.Construction Fees
You may be charged a fee in connection with the construction and installation of the equipment necessary to deliver the Services. Google Fiber may allow some users to pay construction fees in installments. If you cancel or make certain changes to your Service plans, or your Services are otherwise terminated due to failure to comply with these Terms, before you have paid the entire construction fee, you agree to pay the outstanding construction fee balance as of the date of such change, cancellation or termination. Construction fees are subject to change. You can find more information about these fees in the Fee Schedule.Google Fiber Equipment
Google Fiber may provide or rent various pieces of equipment to you in connection with the Services. If you lose or damage this equipment after installation, Google Fiber may charge you a fee for replacement equipment. Equipment fees are subject to change. You can find more information about equipment fees in the Fee Schedule.Unless explicitly stated in the Fee Schedule, Google Fiber owns all equipment provided by Google Fiber in connection with the Services. From time to time, Google Fiber may offer you equipment that you may purchase in connection with the Services under separate terms to be provided with such equipment.You authorize Google Fiber to install software upgrades on any equipment provided by Google Fiber. You also agree not to use the Google Fiber equipment for any purpose other than using the Services.Using Google Fiber Services
You agree not to misuse the Services, which includes using the Services for purposes that are illegal, are improper, infringe the rights of others, or adversely impact others’ enjoyment of the Services. Examples of misuses and prohibited activities are set forth in our Acceptable Use Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms. You are responsible for all use and activity on the Services, whether such activity is undertaken by you or someone else.If you are using the Services in a residence or other location you do not own or control (such as a hospital, hotel, etc.), you may have agreements related to the Services with property owners, managers, or other third parties outside these Terms; Google Fiber is not a party to such agreements and therefore is not responsible for nor bound by such agreements.Resale and Redistribution
Except with respect to certain television content authorized by Google Fiber to be viewed outside of your residence, the Services are intended for the personal use of you and other occupants and guests within your residence. You agree not to resell or repackage the Services or otherwise make them available to anyone outside of your residence. If you wish to use the Services to provide Internet service to others outside of your residence, you must enter a separate agreement with Google Fiber that specifically authorizes you to do so.Security
Google Fiber makes an effort to keep its network secure, but no network security is perfect. While Google Fiber may provide technical assistance to you, you are responsible for implementing appropriate security measures when using the Services, including taking whatever steps are necessary to ensure that your data is not accessed by unauthorized third parties. Google Fiber is not responsible for any damages to users of the Services that may be caused by unauthorized third parties.Privacy
Google Fiber takes your privacy seriously. You understand and agree that information provided to and collected by Google Fiber in connection with the Services is subject to the Google Privacy Policy and the Google Fiber Privacy Notice. You can learn more about Google Fiber's collection and use of Fiber data here.Billing and Payment
You agree to pay any and all applicable fees for the Services you purchase, whether ordered by you, someone authorized by you or someone with access to the Services pursuant to your Google Fiber account.Google Fiber will send all bills and other required notices by email to the address associated with your account. You may also access this information through your online Google Fiber account. You agree to pay recurring monthly service fees in advance of the billing cycle in which you will receive the Services. Google Fiber will bill onetime charges, such as video content purchases, in the billing cycle following your authorization of such charges.You authorize Google Fiber to automatically collect payments of any and all fees associated with your use of the Services from your designated payment method. Google Fiber will email a bill to the email address associated with your account. The bill will indicate the date the amount you owe will be collected via your designated payment method (which may be the same date your bill is sent if permitted by applicable laws). If payment is not received due to insufficient funds or for any other reason, Google Fiber may, consistent with applicable laws, assess late payment fees and/or suspend or terminate the Services if payment is more than thirty (30) days past due. You agree that Google Fiber is not responsible for any third party charges you may incur in connection with your Google Payments account, credit card or other payment method.You may need to utilize Google Payments for certain payment transactions related to the Services. Your use of Google Payments is subject to the Google Payments Terms of Service and Google Payments Privacy Notice.Changing and Canceling Services; Termination
You may change or cancel the Services at any time, but you may be required to pay for certain construction fees that were waived as part of the Service plan you purchased. You may also be required to return some or all of the equipment. If you do not return this equipment, you may be required to pay a replacement fee. You can find more information about construction fees and replacement fees in the Fee Schedule.The fees for Service upgrades or added premium packages will be prorated based upon the Service activation date. Any Services, including premium packages, that you downgrade will be available until the end of the bill ing cycle in which the downgrade request is received; no prorated credits or refunds will be issued for Services removed as pa rt of a downgrade.If you request cancellation of all your Services, your Services will be available until the cancellation date you select. Once your service is disconnected, a credit for the remaining portion of the current billing cycle will be applied towards any remaining balance. Your Google Fiber account will not be terminated until all billing obligations are resolved. If there is a credit balance at the time your account is terminated, it will be refunded to the last used payment method in your Google Fiber account.If your Services included free or paidfor subscriptions to services other than those provided by Google Fiber (for example, Google Drive), Google Fiber will stop covering the costs of those services at the time your account is terminated or suspended. It will be up to you to work with the provider of those services to determine whether you wish to continue subscribing to those services and how you will pay for them.Google Fiber reserves the right to terminate some or all of the Services it provides to you at any time, in its sole discretion, for any reason, without notice.Commitment to Online Safety
Google Fiber is committed to online safety for minors, and Google Fiber complies with all applicable laws related to protecting minors online. This includes reporting cases of child abuse or exploitation to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. You can access additional information about minors’ online safety by visiting www.ncmec.org or Google Inc.’s Family Safety Center.Our Warranties and Disclaimers
We provide the Services using a commercially reasonable level of skill and care and we hope that you will enjoy using them. But there are certain things that we don’t promise about the Services.OTHER THAN AS EXPRESSLY SET OUT IN THESE TERMS OR IN A SEPARATE AGREEMENT PROVIDED TO YOU BY GOOGLE FIBER OR AN AGENT THEREOF, NEITHER GOOGLE FIBER NOR ITS SUPPLIERS OR DISTRIBUTORS MAKE ANY SPECIFIC PROMISES ABOUT THE SERVICES, INCLUDING ANY EQUIPMENT PROVIDED TO YOU BY GOOGLE FIBER, ITS DISTRIBUTORS OR SUPPLIERS. FOR EXAMPLE, WE DON’T MAKE ANY COMMITMENTS ABOUT THE CONTENT WITHIN THE SERVICES, THE SPECIFIC FUNCTION OF THE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES, OR THEIR RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, OR ABILITY TO MEET YOUR NEEDS. WE PROVIDE THE SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT “AS IS.”SOME JURISDICTIONS PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN WARRANTIES, LIKE THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE EXCLUDE ALL WARRANTIES.Liability for our Services
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF GOOGLE FIBER, AND ITS SUPPLIERS AND DISTRIBUTORS, FOR ANY CLAIMS UNDER THESE TERMS, INCLUDING FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US TO USE THE SERVICES (OR, IF WE CHOOSE, TO SUPPLYING YOU THE SERVICES AGAIN).IN ALL CASES, GOOGLE FIBER, AND ITS SUPPLIERS AND DISTRIBUTORS, WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE THAT IS NOT REASONABLY FORESEEABLE.WHEN PERMITTED BY LAW, GOOGLE FIBER, AND GOOGLE FIBER’S SUPPLIERS AND DISTRIBUTORS, WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST PROFITS, REVENUES, OR DATA, FINANCIAL LOSSES OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.Copyright Issues
We respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement and terminate accounts of repeat infringers according to the process set out in the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act. If you think somebody is violating your copyrights and want to notify us, you can find information about submitting notices here.Businesses
If you wish to subscribe to any Services on behalf of a business, please visit Google Fiber for Small Business for more information. Additional terms of service apply to use of the Services by a business.Additional Terms for Google Fiber Phone Subscribers
Google Fiber Phone products and services (“Phone Services”) are provided by Google Fiber North America Inc. (“Google Fiber Phone” or “We”), located at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States, a wholly owned subsidiary of Google Fiber Inc. (“Google Fiber”).These Google Fiber Phone Terms of Service apply to your use of the Phone Services in addition to the Google Fiber Terms of Service and other policies that we make available to you at google.fiber.com/legal (collectively, “Terms”). You must subscribe to Google Fiber Internet service to receive the Phone Services, and you agree that the Google Fiber Terms of Service apply in their entirety to your use of the Phone Services.If you sign up for or use the Phone Services, you agree to these Terms. You also agree that if you allow others to access or use the Phone Services, you will be responsible for all activity on the Phone Services, whether such activity is undertaken by you or someone else.Agreement to Google Voice Terms
By signing up for or using the Phone Services, you also agree to be bound by the terms of the Google Voice Additional Terms of Service, Google Voice Acceptable Use Policy, and How Google Voice works as they apply to your use of the Phone Services.Voice over IP
Google Fiber Phone Services on your home phone operate on a Voice over IP (VoIP) protocol, which transmits and receives communications over the public Internet. That means that your Fiber Phone Services will not work on your home phone if you do not have a connection to the Internet. For example, if you are speaking on your home phone and reboot your Network Box, your phone call will be interrupted.Important Information about 911 and Emergency Alerts
Calling 911. Calls to 911 over a broadband or data connection operate differently than traditional wireline calls to 911. Calls to 911 over broadband or data may not connect to the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) or may improperly ring to the administrative line of the PSAP, which may not be staffed after hours, or by trained 911 operators. If your call connects to a PSAP, your address and phone number may not be transmitted, and you may need to provide your location and other information to the PSAP. Calls to 911 may be limited or unavailable if you are experiencing a power outage or if you are otherwise unable to access the Internet. If you would like to print a warning label for your device about the limitations of this service, you can view and print one here.Hangouts App. If you make calls to a PSAP, including dialing 911, using the Hangouts app on your mobile phone, your call will be routed through your cellular provider, if any. When making 911 calls from a mobile phone, you should always be prepared to provide your location and your phone number. Unlike calls from a traditional wireline phone, a PSAP may not know the emergency caller’s location or phone number. The Hangouts app on a tablet, computer, or any mobile device without a SIM card is not capable of placing or receiving emergency services calls.Accessibility. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired and need to reach emergency services, you should call 911 directly using TTY or a telecommunications relay service. Where possible, do not rely on 711 in the event of an emergency.Multiple Devices or Phone Numbers. If you have multiple devices associated with your Google Fiber Phone number and you make an emergency call to 911, any calls back to you from the PSAP may or may not ring each of your associated devices.Please be aware that if you have multiple phone numbers set up with Fiber Phone and you call 911 from your home phone, the 911 operator may see a phone number that is different from your personal phone number. Generally, that will be the default number for your home phone device.Place of Use. In order to use the Phone Services, you are required to register a physical address with Google Fiber that may be used to route emergency calls and services. This address should be where you receive your Google Fiber Internet service and the place where you expect to use the Phone Services. In addition, your Fiber Phone Box should remain directly connected to your Network Box or TV Box at your service address rather than attached to a third party router, as third party routers may affect voice quality and 911 functionality. You may reach out to customer support with questions.Do Not Disturb. Please be aware that if you enable certain features (for example, do not disturb, ring scheduling, or call blocking) and make a 911 call, the PSAP might not be able to call you back.Battery Backup Your Phone
Services require electricity to operate. If there is a power outage, you will not be able to make or receive calls, including 911 calls, unless you have battery backup power. You are solely responsible for obtaining battery backup capabilities, and we will not be liable for the failure of your service during a power outage, including failure due to the lack or nonperformance of battery backup power. We will not provide support for, or be responsible for, ongoing maintenance or management of any battery backup equipment you purchase.You can learn more about battery backup options here.International Calling
All calls between two different countries will be charged on a rate per minute basis. Calls will be rounded up to the nearest minute. The applicable rates vary per country and are subject to change at any time without notice. Current rates are available here.Network Management
We use various network management techniques to protect our network, systems, equipment, services and users from harm, ensure reliable, quality services to our users, and improve our services. Please see the Network Management Guide for Google Fiber Internet Services for more information.Telephone Numbers
When you sign up for the Phone Services, we may assign you a phone number. We can change, reassign, or eliminate your phone number, but will give you notice if we do so.You may port your phone number to another provider at any time while your Google Fiber Phone account is still active. Please be aware that, once the phone number has been ported out, you will no longer be able to use the Phone Services. Consequently, we may treat any request to transfer a phone number to another provider as a request for cancellation. We don't guarantee that any porting of numbers to or from us will be successful.If you cancel your Google Fiber Phone service without porting your phone number to another provider, your phone number will remain associated with your Google Voice account.Privacy
We take your privacy seriously. You understand and agree that information provided to and collected by Google Fiber Phone in connection with the Phone Services is subject to the Google Privacy Policy, the Google Fiber Privacy Notice, and How Google Voice works, which provide information about how we use your data and about your Customer Proprietary Network Information rights.When you place calls using the Phone Services, your phone number may be displayed to the person you’ve called. If you do not wish to have your phone number displayed, you may choose to block the display of your phone number by dialing *67 prior to dialing the number of the person you wish to call. Blocking your phone number information in this manner does not prevent the display of your information when you dial certain business or emergency numbers, including toll-free numbers or 911. 