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The updated terms explicitly state that audio files are now included in the definition of 'Content' and that all Content is processed by DeepL's machine learning infrastructure. This formalizes what may have been implicit practice and clarifies the scope of data subject to machine learning processing. The terms also introduce a new access method through third-party AI assistant applications via DeepL's Model Context Protocol endpoint; usage through this pathway counts toward your subscription's usage limits and volumes. You can review the Service Specification for details on how third-party application access operates.
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"DeepL shall only access the Content and/or the Processed Content in the event and to the extent required to carry out a diagnosis and to solve technical issues which may compromise the availability of the Services.Excerpt from DeepL's Terms and Conditions
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The clause states: “DeepL shall only access the Content and/or the Processed Content in the event and to the extent required to carry out a diagnosis and to solve technical issues which may compromise the availability of the Services.”
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