From 83a3851dfd6a002ef4552d34cb6c4e76e0640b98 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jenna Inouye Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:14:57 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Docs: Update to Terms of Service & FAQ (#20488) Co-authored-by: Jerop Kipruto --- docs/resources/faq.md | 9 +++++++++ docs/resources/tos-privacy.md | 6 ++++++ 2 files changed, 15 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/resources/faq.md b/docs/resources/faq.md index eeb0396495..6ed1504a46 100644 --- a/docs/resources/faq.md +++ b/docs/resources/faq.md @@ -5,6 +5,15 @@ problems encountered while using Gemini CLI. ## General issues +### Why can't I use third-party software (e.g. Claude Code, OpenClaw, OpenCode) with Gemini CLI? + +Using third-party software, tools, or services to access Gemini CLI is a +violation of our [applicable terms and policies](tos-privacy.md), and severely +degrades the experience for legitimate product users. Such actions may be +grounds for suspension or termination of your account. If you would like to use +a third-party coding agent with Gemini, we recommend using a Vertex or AI Studio +API key. + ### Why am I getting an `API error: 429 - Resource exhausted`? This error indicates that you have exceeded your API request limit. The Gemini diff --git a/docs/resources/tos-privacy.md b/docs/resources/tos-privacy.md index e653e59d1d..88daf2639c 100644 --- a/docs/resources/tos-privacy.md +++ b/docs/resources/tos-privacy.md @@ -7,6 +7,12 @@ is licensed under the When you use Gemini CLI to access or use Google’s services, the Terms of Service and Privacy Notices applicable to those services apply to such access and use. +Directly accessing the services powering Gemini CLI (e.g., the Gemini Code +Assist service) using third-party software, tools, or services (for example, +using OpenClaw with Gemini CLI OAuth) is a violation of applicable terms and +policies. Such actions may be grounds for suspension or termination of your +account. + Your Gemini CLI Usage Statistics are handled in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.