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The clause establishes Character.AI's operational authority to manage account lifecycle based on inactivity metrics and creates a framework for content preservation and disclosure that operates independently of user action. It clarifies the entity's obligations and discretionary powers regarding data retention in legal or safety contexts.
Users operate under a service model where accounts inactive for extended periods may be terminated by Character.AI, and the terms of termination practices may be modified without notice. Users' content and metadata may be retained and disclosed when required by law, needed to enforce the terms, responsive to third-party claims, or necessary for safety or rights protection.
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"You acknowledge that Character.AI reserves the right to terminate accounts that are inactive for an extended period of time. You further acknowledge that Character.AI reserves the right to change these general practices and limits at any time, in its sole discretion, with or without notice. Character.AI will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this paragraph. You acknowledge and agree that we may preserve content and metadata in compliance with applicable law and our Privacy Policy. You acknowledge and agree that we may disclose content and/or metadata if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such preservation or disclosure is reasonably necessary to: (a) comply with legal process, applicable laws or government requests; (b) enforce these Terms; (c) respond to claims that any content violates the rights of third parties; or (d) protect the rights, property, or personal safety of Character.AI, its users and the public.— Excerpt from Character.AI's Character.ai Terms of Service
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The clause establishes Character.AI's operational authority to manage account lifecycle based on inactivity metrics and creates a framework for content preservation and disclosure that operates independently of user action. It clarifies the entity's obligations and discretionary powers regarding data retention in legal or safety contexts.
Users operate under a service model where accounts inactive for extended periods may be terminated by Character.AI, and the terms of termination practices may be modified without notice. Users' content and metadata may be retained and disclosed when required by law, needed to enforce the terms, responsive to third-party claims, or necessary for safety or rights protection.
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