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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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"Customer is responsible to have all appropriate contractual agreements and safeguards with any providers of Third-Party Applications in place.Excerpt from DeepL's Terms and Conditions
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The clause states: “Customer is responsible to have all appropriate contractual agreements and safeguards with any providers of Third-Party Applications in place.”
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