You may only use DeepL's services for lawful purposes and cannot attempt to hack, reverse-engineer, or excessively automate access to the platform beyond what DeepL permits through its API.
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Violations of acceptable use terms can result in immediate account termination, which is particularly significant for business users who rely on DeepL for daily operations.
Interpretive note: EU Directive 2009/24/EC preserves certain reverse engineering rights for software interoperability that may limit contractual restrictions in EU jurisdictions; the practical scope depends on the specific interoperability context.
Users who use DeepL outside permitted parameters risk having their account suspended or terminated immediately, with potential loss of access to any stored data or active integrations. API developers in particular should review permitted automation and rate limits carefully.
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"The customer must not use the services for any unlawful purpose or in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations. The customer must not attempt to gain unauthorized access to DeepL's systems, reverse engineer the services, or use automated means to access the services beyond what is expressly permitted by DeepL.Excerpt from DeepL's Terms and Conditions
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Violations of acceptable use terms can result in immediate account termination, which is particularly significant for business users who rely on DeepL for daily operations.
Users who use DeepL outside permitted parameters risk having their account suspended or terminated immediately, with potential loss of access to any stored data or active integrations. API developers in particular should review permitted automation and rate limits carefully.
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