The clause:
From Gemini API Additional Terms of Service
"If you're in the European Economic Area, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom, the terms under 'How Google uses Your Data' in 'Paid Services' apply to all Services, including Google AI Studio and unpaid quota in the Gemini API, even though they are offered free of charge."
My situation:
- Personal Google account registered in Europe (EEA)
- Contracting entity: Google Ireland Ltd
- Using AI Studio free tier (no Cloud Billing attached)
The question:
What does "If you're in the EEA" refer to in this clause?
Option A: Account's country of association
- Since my account is European/EEA with Google Ireland contract, the clause ALWAYS applies to me
- I always get "Paid Services" protections (no training) regardless of where I connect from
Option B: Current IP geolocation
- The clause applies only when my request originates from an EEA IP
- If I connect from outside EEA (e.g., US VPN), the clause doesn't apply and "Unpaid Services" terms take effect
What I'm looking for:
.I'd like to understand what that clause refers to—if it refers to the account's country of association or to the current IP geolocation. Any clarification or help would be appreciated.