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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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Smartsheet has no obligation or liability under this Section 7.1 to the extent any Claim Against Customer arises from...Smartsheet's compliance with designs, specifications, or instructions provided in writing by Customer if such infringement would not have occurred but for such designs, specificati...
Customer's failure to use any enhancements, modifications, or updates to the CS Service that have been provided by Contentsquare
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"If Customer processes any personal data with the Free API in breach of this restriction, Customer will indemnify DeepL from all claims of third parties, including the necessary costs for legal defense as well as fines or other official or judicial orders and claims.Excerpt from DeepL's Terms and Conditions
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The clause states: “If Customer processes any personal data with the Free API in breach of this restriction, Customer will indemnify DeepL from all claims of third parties, including the necessary costs for legal defense as well as fines or other official or judicial orders and claims.”
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