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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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You retain all ownership rights in your Customer Content subject to any license or other rights granted herein.
As between the Parties, Customer or its licensors retain all right, title and interest (including any and all Intellectual Property Rights) in and to the Customer Property and any modifications made thereto...
As between you and Canva, you own all right, title and interest in and to your User Content.
"All rights regarding the Content, Processed Content and/or Customer Training Data remain with Customer.Excerpt from DeepL's Terms and Conditions
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The clause states: “All rights regarding the Content, Processed Content and/or Customer Training Data remain with Customer.”
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