Hello,
I am developing a commercial single-player romance simulation game that will be distributed on Steam.
The game uses the Gemini API to generate conversations between the player and fictional characters.
Before proceeding further with development, I would like to confirm that my planned usage complies with the Gemini API Terms of Service and Developer Policies.
My questions are:
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Is it permitted to use the Gemini API as the dialogue engine in a commercial romance simulation game?
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Is it acceptable for the AI to role-play as fictional characters throughout gameplay?
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Is it acceptable to allow end users to enter and use their own Gemini API key within the game?
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Alternatively, is Google’s recommended approach that all Gemini API requests should go through the developer’s own backend service instead of directly from the game client?
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If both methods are technically possible, which approach is recommended from a policy and security perspective?
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Are there any additional requirements or restrictions that I should be aware of before releasing the game commercially?
Thank you very much for your guidance.