Comments on: Is it dishonest to violate Google’s terms of service?

By: dipendra@Buying PC Games

dipendra@Buying PC Games — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:38:21 +0000

Its not dishonest to violate google’s terms of service. May be we get banned or some other outcome may occur but Google is only a system and violating its rule is not dishonesty.

By: Udit

Udit — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:23:24 +0000

Its really not being dishonest by violating the TOS.. But if someone does it intentionally, its really wrong. Though there is a room for ignorance, but it does not mean that one keeps on violating the TOS again and again

By: Andrea

Andrea — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:42:12 +0000

Violating a TOS is not being dishonest, especially if you did it unintentionally because of lack of knowledge you were already against TOS. However, I think there is dishonesty involved when you are aware it is in violation and yet you still do it knowingly and willingly despite that.

By: Organic SEO

Organic SEO — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:26:25 +0000

Well, Google has a right to change its TOS anytime it deems fit. Its for users to stay on the safe side and as mentioned in the blog its not always about being dishonest (there is even room for ignorance here). I just feel there needs to be a clear demarcation of what is right and what is wrong.

By: Web Outsourcing Gateway

Web Outsourcing Gateway — Tue, 17 May 2011 10:05:44 +0000

I think it is not about being “dishonest” the right term to use if you violate, for example- the TOS of google is contempt, because you are disrespecting their rights imposed on their TOS. It’s not about being honest, it’s about being obedient

By: Team Tactics

Team Tactics — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:57:19 +0000

More clarification is needed I think on what the terms TOS means. The point about trespassing really comes down to whether it’s worth the risk being on the ‘land’ in the first place. Yes you can get sued sure if there’s a pot of gold on the land, but is it worth being shot over?

By: Per

Per — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:04:28 +0000

I think a TOS is generally only a warning of what Google doesn’t want you to do with their service. It is not a contract. Using your example, the warning sign on the fence tells you to stay out. You comply or not, the property owner has the option to shoot you for trespassing if he catches you. However, if he does not catch you trespassing you can’t be sued for violating the contract because the warning sign is not a contract. You can however be sued for trespassing.

By: mavis beacon

mavis beacon — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 05:58:47 +0000

I’ve been wondering the same thing. What I’d really like to know is if I have some automated script that innocently grabs some useful info every once in a while – nothing malicious at all – then what is the worst they can do to me? If all they can do is interfere, then fine, I’ll go ahead and try, but if the TOS gives them the right to take any kind of legal action, I’ll think again. Does anyone know to what extend they can take action?

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