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This provision operationalizes Anthropic's compliance with legal obligations regarding child safety by establishing a mandatory reporting framework. The clause clarifies the entity's reporting procedures and the categories of conduct that trigger notification to law enforcement or regulatory bodies.
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View change record →Users of Anthropic's API operate under terms that require the entity to report detected CSAM and child exploitation content to authorities. This provision establishes the conditions under which user content may be disclosed to third parties (law enforcement) based on the detection of specified illegal material.
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You must read, agree with, and comply with the Shopify Acceptable Use Policy (the 'AUP') which is incorporated herein by reference and which can be found at the URL: https://www.shopify.com/legal/aup. We reserve the right to modify the Acceptable Use Policy at any time. Violations of the Acceptable ...
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"When we detect CSAM (including AI-generated CSAM), or coercion or enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activities, we will report to relevant authorities.— Excerpt from Anthropic's Anthropic API Usage Policy
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This provision operationalizes Anthropic's compliance with legal obligations regarding child safety by establishing a mandatory reporting framework. The clause clarifies the entity's reporting procedures and the categories of conduct that trigger notification to law enforcement or regulatory bodies.
Users of Anthropic's API operate under terms that require the entity to report detected CSAM and child exploitation content to authorities. This provision establishes the conditions under which user content may be disclosed to third parties (law enforcement) based on the detection of specified illegal material.
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