gemini-cli/docs/tos-privacy.md

Gemini CLI: Terms of Service and Privacy Notice

Gemini CLI is an open-source tool that allows you to interact with Google's powerful language models directly from your command-line interface. The terms of service and privacy notices that apply to your usage of Gemini CLI depend on the type of account you use to authenticate with Google.

This article outlines the specific terms and privacy policies applicable to each account type.

Login with Google (Code Assist Free Tier)

For users who authenticate using their Google account to access the Code Assist free tier:

• Terms of Service: Your use of Gemini CLI is governed by the general Google Terms of Service.
• Privacy Notice: The collection and use of your data are described in the Gemini Code Assist Privacy Notice for Individuals.
• Usage Statistics Opt-Out: You may opt-out from Usage Statistics data by following the instructions available here: Usage Statistics Configuration.

Gemini API key

If you are using a Gemini API key for authentication, the following terms apply:

• Terms of Service: Your use is subject to the Gemini API Terms of Service.
• Privacy Notice: Information regarding data handling and privacy is detailed in the general Google Privacy Policy.

Licensed Code Assist Users

For users with a licensed version of Code Assist (e.g. Standard and Enterprise editions):

• Terms of Service: The Google Cloud Platform Terms of Service govern your use of the service.
• Privacy Notice: The handling of your data is outlined in the Gemini Code Assist Privacy Notices.

Vertex AI

For users leveraging Gemini CLI with a Vertex AI backend:

• Terms of Service: Your usage is governed by the Google Cloud Platform Service Terms.
• Privacy Notice: The Google Cloud Privacy Notice describes how your data is collected and managed.

Usage Statistics Opt-Out

You may opt-out from sending Usage Statistics to Google data by following the instructions available here: Usage Statistics Configuration.