Google Antigravity Terms of Service and Account Suspension Risks

Google Antigravity Terms of Service Permit Full Account Suspensions

Google Antigravity's Terms of Service (ToS) explicitly state that Google may suspend a user's Google account if the company determines the service is being used in a way that suggests third-party usage. Specifically, the use of third-party harnesses or tools like OpenClaw to access Gemini subscriptions outside of official Google surfaces is cited as a primary risk factor for account suspension.

This policy has created a significant divide between official company statements and the written terms. While some Antigravity team members have claimed on social media that bans are limited strictly to the Antigravity product, the written ToS provides Google the legal authority to suspend the entire Google account, which encompasses Gmail, Calendar, and other essential services.

Developer Backlash and Reported Account Bans

Developers and users have reported that the consequences of ToS violations in Antigravity can extend beyond the AI tool itself.

Reported Cross-Service Bans

Multiple users have reported that bans triggered by Antigravity usage also affected other Google AI services. One developer reported a case where a user was banned from Antigravity for using a usage-tracking tool called CodexBar, and subsequently found their Gemini CLI access also banned.

False Positives and Lack of Recourse

Users have reported being banned based on "suspected" violations without having used the prohibited third-party tools. One user noted:

I got banned out of the blue for "suspected" ToS violations, with a notification that heavily hinted it was because of openclaw. i've never used openclaw, never tried to use my google ai subscription anywhere other than the antigravity app.

Furthermore, users have described the appeal process as "byzantine" and noted a severe lack of human support, often relying on automated forms or waiting for accounts to be "magically" restored without clear communication.

The "Single Point of Failure" Risk in Google Ecosystems

The controversy highlights a systemic risk for users who rely on a single Google account for their entire digital identity. Because Google integrates its AI products with the broader account ecosystem, a violation in an AI-specific tool can potentially lock a user out of their email, cloud storage, and government identification systems (such as eIDAS in Europe) that rely on Google authentication.

Community Recommendations for Risk Mitigation

In response to these risks, the technical community has suggested several mitigation strategies:

• De-googling: Moving essential services to self-hosted options or independent providers (e.g., Proton Mail, Fastmail).
• Domain Ownership: Purchasing a personal domain and linking it to a Google account to ensure email portability.
• Offline Backups: Maintaining regular offline backups of all emails and documents to prevent total data loss during a suspension.
• Official Extensions Only: Using only official Antigravity IDE extensions to avoid triggering third-party usage flags.

Comparison with Other AI Providers

Users have contrasted Google's approach with that of OpenAI and Anthropic. While bans from those providers are viewed as "annoying," they are considered low-risk because those accounts are not typically tied to a user's primary email, calendar, and operating system. The perception is that Google's tight coupling of AI services to the core account makes any ToS violation a "life-ruining" risk rather than a simple service disruption.