Google Open Source Disclaimer Templates #
This guide provides the standard and specialized disclaimer notices for Google-affiliated open-source projects.
1. Standard Non-Official Product Disclaimer #
Use this disclaimer on projects that are maintained on personal GitHub accounts or Google open source orgs where the code is not an enterprise or supported Google Cloud/Developer product:
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## Disclaimer
This is not an officially supported Google product.
2. Experimental / Educational Project Disclaimer #
Use when publishing experimental tooling, research prototypes, or educational resources:
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## Disclaimer
This is not an officially supported Google product. It is an experimental project created for educational and development purposes.
3. Sample Code / Demonstration Disclaimer #
Use on sample repositories, codelabs, or quickstarts:
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## Disclaimer
This is not an officially supported Google product. This repository contains sample and demonstration code intended to illustrate API usage patterns.
4. Maintenance Status Notice (Optional Companion) #
If the project is maintained on a best-effort basis without dedicated SLA:
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## Support & Maintenance
This project is maintained on a best-effort basis. Issues and pull requests are welcomed, but response times may vary.