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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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"It is the sole responsibility of Customer to ensure that any subsequent processing of Individual Usage Data as independent controller is conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to the EU GDPR.Excerpt from DeepL's Terms and Conditions
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The clause states: “It is the sole responsibility of Customer to ensure that any subsequent processing of Individual Usage Data as independent controller is conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to the EU GDPR.”
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