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The updated terms establish new restrictions on how users may employ Apple's services and content. Users are now explicitly prohibited from using Services, Content, or any outputs from them to train, fine-tune, or improve any artificial intelligence model or other software. For subscription commitments, refunds are limited to periods of access already paid for but not yet provided, with no refund due for future billing periods where payment has not yet been collected. Free trials or offers cannot be combined with any Apple Bundle (expanded from Apple One only), and trials will not be paused if you subscribe to an Apple Bundle, even if you have access to the same subscription through the bundle. You can cancel your subscription in your account settings at any time without additional charge if you do not wish to receive added services or features.
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You may not use our Services in any manner that infringes the rights of any third party.
Alter or modify any part of the content or services offered on or through the Websites and Platforms
impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent you or your affiliation with any person or entity...
"You may access our Services only using Apple's software, and may not modify or use modified versions of such software.Excerpt from Apple Pay's Apple Media Services Terms
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The clause states: “You may access our Services only using Apple's software, and may not modify or use modified versions of such software.”
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