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Terms & Conditions
Last updated: 11 July 2026
1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms
These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website godoscertificationinfo.com (the "Website") and the consulting services provided by [LEGAL ENTITY NAME] ("we," "us," "our," or the "Company"), a business registered in [JURISDICTION] with its registered address at [REGISTERED ADDRESS].
By accessing the Website, requesting a consultation, or engaging our services, you ("you," "your," or the "Client") acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Website or engage our services.
These Terms take effect as of 11 July 2026 and may be updated from time to time. Continued use of our services after any revision constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
2. Independent Status and No Affiliation with Google
We are an independent consultancy. We are NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or in any way officially connected to Google LLC, its subsidiaries, or any affiliated entities. "Google," "Google Ads," and "GODOS" (Government Documents and Services) are trademarks of their respective owners and are used here for descriptive and reference purposes only.
Our role is limited to providing advisory and support services to help advertisers understand and pursue Google's Government Documents and Services (GODOS) certification and Google's advertiser verification requirements. All certification, verification, approval, and enforcement decisions rest solely and exclusively with Google.
3. Scope of Consulting Services
Subject to these Terms and any separate written engagement or statement of work agreed between the parties, we may provide some or all of the following consulting services to Clients worldwide:
- Policy audits to assess your account, ads, and business against Google's GODOS and advertising policies;
- Ad-copy compliance review and recommendations;
- Landing-page optimization guidance to support compliance objectives;
- Assistance preparing and organizing documentation for Google certification and government/advertiser verification programs;
- Support with suspension appeals and reinstatement submissions;
- Ongoing compliance consulting and advisory services.
4. Nature of Services and Regulatory Context
Advertising for restricted government documents and services (such as passports, visas, driver's licenses, background checks, identity documents, government benefits, and vehicle registration) is subject to Google's policies. Only certified governments and their authorized providers may run certain ads; other advertisers must apply for Google certification and complete Google's advertiser verification program.
You acknowledge that, unless you are a certified government provider, Google may automatically add a "Not a government website" disclosure to your eligible Search ads. You further acknowledge that Google's policies typically provide a warning at least 7 days before account suspension for policy violations, though enforcement remains at Google's discretion.
Our services are advisory in nature. We provide guidance, review, and support; we do not act as your legal representative, and nothing we provide constitutes legal advice.
5. No Guarantee of Outcomes
We do not and cannot guarantee any specific result, including but not limited to certification approval, verification success, ad approval, account reinstatement, or the removal of any disclosure or restriction. All such decisions are made exclusively by Google in accordance with its own policies, criteria, and timelines, which may change without notice and are outside our control.
You expressly acknowledge and agree that:
- Engaging our services does not guarantee that Google will grant certification, complete verification, approve ads, or reinstate any account;
- Any statements regarding likelihood, past experience, or best practices are informational only and are not promises or warranties of any outcome;
- Fees are payable for the professional services rendered and are not contingent on achieving any particular result unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing;
- We are not responsible for changes in Google's policies, procedures, or decisions that affect your account or application.
6. Client Responsibilities
The quality and effectiveness of our services depend substantially on your cooperation and the accuracy of the information you provide. You agree to:
- Provide complete, accurate, current, and truthful information about your business, accounts, and documentation;
- Grant any necessary and lawful access to your Google Ads account, website, or related platforms as required for us to perform the services;
- Respond promptly to our requests for information, documents, or approvals;
- Ensure that you have the legal right and authority to advertise the products or services in question in each applicable jurisdiction;
- Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and Google policies at all times;
- Review and take responsibility for the final content of any ads, landing pages, or submissions before they go live or are submitted to Google;
- Maintain the security of your own account credentials and revoke access when appropriate.
7. Fees, Payment, and Refunds
Fees for our services will be set out in a separate quotation, engagement letter, or statement of work agreed between the parties. Unless otherwise stated in writing, fees are due as invoiced and are exclusive of any applicable taxes, duties, or third-party charges.
Because our fees compensate professional advisory work performed regardless of Google's ultimate decision, payments are non-refundable except where expressly stated in a written agreement or required by applicable law. Any refund terms, milestones, or payment schedules will be defined in the applicable engagement documentation.
8. Intellectual Property
All content, materials, methodologies, templates, checklists, reports, documentation, and other works created or provided by us in connection with the Website or our services (collectively, the "Company Materials") are and remain our intellectual property or that of our licensors, and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Subject to full payment, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use deliverables prepared specifically for you solely for your internal business purposes. You may not resell, redistribute, publish, or create derivative works from the Company Materials without our prior written consent.
You retain ownership of the materials, data, and content you provide to us, and you grant us a limited license to use such materials solely for the purpose of performing the services.
9. Confidentiality
Each party may receive confidential information from the other in the course of the engagement. Both parties agree to keep such information confidential, to use it only for the purposes of the engagement, and to protect it with reasonable care.
Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that is publicly available, independently developed, lawfully received from a third party, or required to be disclosed by law or competent authority.
10. Disclaimers and Warranties
The Website and our services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that any information provided is complete, accurate, or current given the frequently changing nature of Google's policies. You are responsible for verifying current requirements directly with Google.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the Company, its officers, directors, employees, contractors, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, business opportunities, or account access, arising out of or relating to these Terms or our services, whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Our total aggregate liability arising out of or relating to these Terms and our services shall not exceed the total fees actually paid by you to us for the specific services giving rise to the claim during the [NUMBER]-month period immediately preceding the event giving rise to the liability.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to:
- Your breach of these Terms or any applicable law or regulation;
- The accuracy, legality, or content of any information, documents, or materials you provide;
- Your advertising activities, business practices, or use of your Google Ads account;
- Any misrepresentation made by you to us or to Google;
- Any third-party claim arising from your use of our deliverables outside the scope of the license granted.
13. Term, Suspension, and Termination
These Terms apply for the duration of your use of the Website and any active engagement. Either party may terminate an engagement in accordance with the terms of the applicable statement of work or engagement letter, or upon written notice for material breach that remains uncured.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate services, without liability, if you fail to pay fees when due, provide false or misleading information, or use our services for any unlawful or prohibited purpose. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination—including intellectual property, confidentiality, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and indemnification—shall survive.
14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [JURISDICTION], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
The parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [JURISDICTION] for the resolution of any disputes, subject to any mandatory dispute resolution or consumer protection rights that may apply to you under local law.
15. General Provisions and Contact
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
These Terms, together with any applicable engagement letter or statement of work, constitute the entire agreement between the parties regarding the services and supersede all prior discussions and agreements. You may not assign your rights or obligations without our prior written consent.
For any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [CONTACT EMAIL] or by writing to [LEGAL ENTITY NAME], [REGISTERED ADDRESS].