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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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"In the event that the translations or improvements made by Customer using the Services are deemed to be protected under copyright laws to the benefit of DeepL, DeepL hereby assigns to Customer, upon creation of such translations or improvements, all intellectual property rights that may accrue to DeepL in such translations or improvements without limitation and for any existing or future types of use.Excerpt from DeepL's Terms and Conditions
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The clause states: “In the event that the translations or improvements made by Customer using the Services are deemed to be protected under copyright laws to the benefit of DeepL, DeepL hereby assigns to Customer, upon creation of such translations or improvements, all intellectual property rights that may accrue to DeepL in such …”
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