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I think it depends on how "the Service" is defined. As "Service" is capitalized, it is likely defined in the TOS, and may only apply to Youtube (not Google as
by kyrra 7y ago
I think it depends on how "the Service" is defined. As "Service" is capitalized, it is likely defined in the TOS, and may only apply to Youtube (not Google as a whole). So I believe you (and the redditor) are reading that passage incorrectly.
(IANAL, and I have no clue if what I said is right).
- pen2l 7y agoI've been struggling with this myself. But extrapolating from news that some Youtubers who got banned also found their Google accounts (i.e. Gmail, Drive, etc.) closed, (someone up above just commented on this), I feel I must err on the side of caution. I mean, what do you then make of this haphazard interpretation of 'Service'? p.s., not to be snarky, but you ought to add a disclaimer that you're a Googler in your comment!
- kyrra 7y agoYup,thanks for calling it out. I'm Googler, opinions are my own (and I have no idea about how youtube operates).
- zyx321 7y agoThere's the theoretical legal interpretation, and then there's the precedent for how google have traditionally enforced their rules. And they have been absolutely ruthless. Banning your family and everyone who ever logged in from the same IP as you. Deleting corporate Play Store accounts if one of the developers was banned in the past. It's all done automatically, and there is no way to appeal.