Google Drive API Terms of Service

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By using this API, you consent to be bound by these terms in addition to the Google APIs Terms of Service ("API ToS") at https://developers.google.com/terms.

Google Drive API Policies

Acceptable customer implementation

The Drive API is not allowed for certain use cases without Google’s express prior written consent, including the following:

  • Backup of user/app content from developer’s app to Drive.
  • Cryptocurrency mining.
  • Broad video distribution and/or dissemination of copyrighted content without authorization.
  • Using Drive as a replacement for large-scale content distribution. Using Drive as a CDN is not allowed.