The agreement requires users to maintain a valid Amazon account as a condition of accessing the Audible service, creating a dependency between Audible service availability and the user's standing under Amazon's separate Conditions of Use.
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This provision establishes that Audible service access is contingent on maintaining an Amazon account in good standing, meaning termination or suspension of an Amazon account under Amazon's separate terms may affect access to Audible content and subscription benefits.
Under this clause, loss of Amazon account access due to suspension or termination under Amazon's terms may result in loss of Audible service access, including access to previously purchased or downloaded content subject to the license terms.
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"As part of your agreement with Audible, Inc. you will need to establish one with Amazon to use the Service.Excerpt from Audible's Conditions of Use
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The account linkage requirement engages consumer protection frameworks regarding service continuity and the conditions under which access to paid services may be terminated.
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This provision establishes that Audible service access is contingent on maintaining an Amazon account in good standing, meaning termination or suspension of an Amazon account under Amazon's separate terms may affect access to Audible content and subscription benefits.
Under this clause, loss of Amazon account access due to suspension or termination under Amazon's terms may result in loss of Audible service access, including access to previously purchased or downloaded content subject to the license terms.
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