Important Notice Regarding API Key Usage and Billing
By registering for and using the Interfaces for AI platform, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms regarding Google Gemini API usage, data handling, and potential billing implications.
1. API Key Ownership and Responsibility
- Your API Key: You must provide your own Google Gemini API key to use this platform. The API key remains your property and is stored temporarily in your browser session only.
- No Storage: Interfaces for AI does not permanently store, save, or have access to your API key. It is only used during your active session for API communication.
- Key Security: You are solely responsible for the security and management of your API key. Keep it confidential and do not share it with unauthorized parties.
2. Billing and Usage Costs
Important: Using Google Gemini API may result in charges to your Google Cloud account depending on your usage and plan.
Free Tier Limitations
- Google provides a free tier with limited requests per day for testing and development purposes (Learn more)
- Free tier usage is subject to lower rate limits and may have data usage restrictions
Paid Tier Charges
When you exceed free tier limits or use paid features, you will be charged according to Google's pricing structure:
- Gemini 2.5 Flash: $0.30 per 1M input tokens, $2.50 per 1M output tokens
- Gemini 2.5 Pro: $1.25 per 1M input tokens (≤200k), $10.00 per 1M output tokens
- Gemini 2.0 Flash: $0.10 per 1M input tokens, $0.40 per 1M output tokens
Current pricing details: https://ai.google.dev/pricing
3. Data Usage and Privacy
Free Tier (Unpaid Services)
- Google may use your prompts and generated responses to improve their services
- Human reviewers may read and annotate your content for quality improvement
- Do not submit sensitive, confidential, or personal information when using free tier
Paid Tier (Paid Services)
- Google does not use your prompts or responses to improve their products
- Your data is processed according to Google's Data Processing Addendum
- Enhanced privacy protections apply to paid usage
4. Content and Usage Restrictions
You agree to comply with Google's usage policies:
- Age Requirement: You must be 18 years or older to use the API
- Prohibited Content: No hate speech, harassment, sexually explicit content, or dangerous content
- No Medical Advice: Do not use for clinical practice or medical diagnosis
- Content Accuracy: AI-generated content may be inaccurate - use discretion before relying on it
Full policies: https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/terms
5. Monitoring and Compliance
- Google monitors API usage for policy violations using automated and manual processes
- Prompts and outputs are retained for up to 55 days for abuse monitoring
- Violations may result in usage limits, suspension, or account closure
6. Your Responsibilities
- Billing Management: Monitor your API usage and associated costs in your Google Cloud Console
- Usage Tracking: Interfaces for AI provides usage statistics, but you remain responsible for monitoring your Google Cloud billing
- Terms Compliance: Ensure your usage complies with both Google's terms and applicable laws
- Content Responsibility: You are responsible for all content you generate and how it is used
7. Platform Liability
Interfaces for AI:
- Does not control Google's billing or pricing
- Is not responsible for any charges incurred through your API usage
- Does not guarantee API availability or service continuity
- Provides tools to help you use the API more effectively, but billing remains between you and Google
8. Rate Limits and Availability
9. Updates and Changes
- Google may update pricing and terms with 30 days notice
- This protocol may be updated to reflect changes in Google's policies
- Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated terms
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