Key Takeaways
AI credits
You can purchase AI credits to unlock and use designated Google AI features.
Seller of record
The terms now explain who sells your subscription and AI credits, shaping how billing, cancellations, and refunds are handled.
Family visibility
For Family Sharing, group members may see information about other members’ AI credit usage.
Offers that turn paid
Promotional offers are described more precisely, including how trials automatically convert to paid subscriptions if not canceled in time.
Streamlined terms
Language is simplified and aligned with Google’s broader Terms of Service.
Effective date
Changes take effect on December 13, 2025. Continuing to use the service after that date signals acceptance of the new terms.
Story & Details
What changes with AI credits
The update formalizes a credit system you can buy and spend on specific AI features. Credits are a prepaid way to access those features; they’re not cash, can expire, and are governed by rules about where and how they can be used. This brings pricing and usage into clearer view for anyone experimenting with Google’s latest AI tools.
Who the seller is—and why it matters
The terms specify the seller of record for your subscription and any AI credit purchases. Depending on where and how you buy (for example, via an app store or directly from Google), different entities and refund processes can apply. This affects how disputes, cancellations, and pro-rated refunds are handled.
Family Sharing and transparency
If you participate in Family Sharing, the update clarifies that members of a family group can see certain information about each other, including AI credits consumed. Plan managers remain the only ones who can purchase additional credits or make plan changes.
Offers and auto-renewal
Free trials and other promotions are spelled out with more precision. The updated language makes it clear that, unless canceled before the trial ends and where permitted by law, a paid subscription begins automatically on renewal.
A simpler stack of terms
Google One’s specific terms are tuned to sit cleanly alongside the general Google Terms of Service. That alignment reduces overlap and makes it easier to understand which rules apply in which situation.
Effective date and acceptance
The update takes effect on December 13, 2025. Using the service on or after that date constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Conclusions
Practical steps
Review the updated terms and note the seller of record that applies to your purchases. If you use Family Sharing, confirm what usage information is visible to the group and adjust settings if needed. If you rely on deals or trials, set a reminder to cancel before renewal if you don’t want ongoing charges.
The bottom line
This refresh centers on clarity: paid AI features through credits, who handles your billing, what families can see, and how offers roll into paid service. It’s a cleaner framework meant to reduce surprises.
Sources
Official terms
Google One Additional Terms of Service: https://one.google.com/terms-of-service
Google Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/terms
Help and membership pages
Manage your AI credits with Google One (Help Center): https://support.google.com/googleone/answer/16287445
Purchase, cancellation & refund policies (Help Center): https://support.google.com/googleone/answer/2736362
Google AI plans with cloud storage (overview): https://one.google.com/about/google-ai-plans/
Video
Introducing Google One AI Premium — Google (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHkJjgHu1XI
Appendix
AI credits
A prepaid balance used to access designated AI features. Credits are consumable units, not cash, and may expire under the terms that apply to the purchase.
Effective date
The calendar date when the revised terms begin to apply to users; continued use after that date indicates acceptance.
Family Sharing
A feature that lets a household share certain subscription benefits. Under the update, members can see information such as AI credits consumed by others in the group.
Offers
Promotions like free trials or discounts. Unless canceled before the trial ends (subject to local rules), the plan converts into a paid subscription.
Seller of record
The legal entity that sells your subscription or credits. It determines which billing, refund, and cancellation rules apply based on where and how you made the purchase.
Terms of Service alignment
Language and structure tuned so Google One’s specific terms work coherently alongside Google’s broader Terms of Service, reducing overlap and ambiguity.
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