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Users may lose the ability to access or re-download content they have purchased if Apple removes it from the Services.
Interpretive note: The excerpt provides one example reason for removal (Apple losing rights from the Content provider) but frames it as illustrative ('for instance'). The primary claim is the removal right itself; the example is noted in omitted_material.
A reader cannot rely on perpetual access to purchased Content, as Apple Pay may remove it from the Services at any time.
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If you believe Your Content was removed in error, you may submit an appeal. More information is available here.
If Your Content is prohibited under the laws of any jurisdiction where our Services are available, we may remove it even if it is not illegal in your location.
reserves the right to limit or remove User Generated Content if it is not compliant with the terms of the Agreement.
"Content may be removed from the Services and become unavailable for further download or access from Apple (for instance, because Apple loses its right from the Content provider to make it available).Excerpt from Apple Pay's Apple Media Services Terms
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Users may lose the ability to access or re-download content they have purchased if Apple removes it from the Services.
A reader cannot rely on perpetual access to purchased Content, as Apple Pay may remove it from the Services at any time.
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