Compare platform discretion governance provisions between OpenAI and Google-Gemini. Provisions are extracted from monitored governance documents and classified by severity.
This provision establishes OpenAI's authority to unilaterally alter the contractual relationship and to control service continuity. The combination of modification rights and termination discretion means the operational conditions and availability of Services are subject to change without mutual agreement or advance specified cause.
Consumer impact
Users operate under terms that OpenAI may revise unilaterally, with acceptance occurring through continued use rather than affirmative consent. Users also may experience service suspension or termination at OpenAI's discretion based on OpenAI's assessment of Terms compliance or other reasons, regardless of whether the user has received prior notice of the specific basis.
Opt-out available
No opt-out available
Actual clause text
We may change these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you via email or a notice on our website. Your continued use of the Services after the changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms.
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AI Difference AnalysisProfessional
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