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The clause creates a gating mechanism that conditions API access on pre-use approval, enabling Cohere to evaluate use cases against stated policy restrictions before service delivery begins.
The updated policy removes all substantive acceptable use requirements that were previously posted and enforceable. Users no longer have a referenced standard defining what conduct is prohibited on the platform. The removal of enforcement procedures means users cannot verify what conduct may trigger access restriction, suspension, or termination. The elimination of the child safety and sexually explicit content prohibitions from the posted policy creates uncertainty about whether these protections remain in effect through other terms or have been abandoned.
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The clause creates a gating mechanism that conditions API access on pre-use approval, enabling Cohere to evaluate use cases against stated policy restrictions before service delivery begins.
Developers seeking to use the Cohere API must submit their use case for review and receive approval before accessing the service. Failure to complete this approval process prevents API access.
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