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+# 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](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en-US).
+- Privacy Notice: The collection and use of your data are described in the [Gemini Code Assist Privacy Notice for Individuals](https://developers.google.com/gemini-code-assist/resources/privacy-notice-gemini-code-assist-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](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/terms).
+- Privacy Notice: Information regarding data handling and privacy is detailed in the general [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy).
+
+## 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](https://cloud.google.com/terms) govern your use of the service.
+- Privacy Notice: The handling of your data is outlined in the [Gemini Code Assist Privacy Notices](https://developers.google.com/gemini-code-assist/resources/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](https://cloud.google.com/terms/service-terms/).
+- Privacy Notice: The [Google Cloud Privacy Notice](https://cloud.google.com/terms/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](./cli/configuration.md#usage-statistics).