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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 may not assign your rights under the Agreement, by operation of law or otherwise, without our consent.
we may assign, transfer, novate, part with or subcontract any of our rights, responsibilities and/or obligations under this Agreement (in whole or in part) to any other affiliate, subsidiary, or successor in interest...without your prior consent.
We may assign our rights or obligations under these Terms to any affiliate, subsidiary, or successor in interest of any business associated with our Services.
"DeepL may at any time assign, transfer, charge or deal in any other manner with all or any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement to a third party taking over the business or Services of DeepL.Excerpt from DeepL's Terms and Conditions
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The clause states: “DeepL may at any time assign, transfer, charge or deal in any other manner with all or any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement to a third party taking over the business or Services of DeepL.”
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