#non-disparagement-clause

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3 hours ago

Google didn't silence its biggest critic - it contractually converted him into an advocate - Silicon Canals

Tim Sweeney agreed to a settlement with Google that includes a non-disparagement clause requiring him to publicly advocate that Google's platform is procompetitive, despite previously calling it corrupt.
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6 hours ago

Google didn't just buy Tim Sweeney's silence - it bought a testimonial from its most credible opponent - Silicon Canals

The man who spent half a decade positioning himself as the champion of developer rights against platform gatekeepers is now contractually obligated to be Google's cheerleader. The contract reportedly goes further than silence, requiring him to actively advocate that Google and Android are "procompetitive and a model for app store / platform operations."
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