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The updated terms introduce a new deployment model (BYOC) that allows customers to maintain their infrastructure while LangChain manages the platform through cloud APIs without direct access to customer data, providing an alternative to cloud-hosted and hybrid options. The terms now explicitly state that LangChain will not use customer data to train large language models, expanding the prior commitment beyond general product improvement. The warranty disclaimer has been revised to state that LangChain does not warrant the platform will be accurate or complete, in addition to existing disclaimers about error-free operation and uninterrupted service.
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You're responsible for all applicable taxes, and we'll charge tax when required.
Customer is responsible for all sales, use, ad valorem and excise taxes, and any other similar taxes, duties and charges of any kind imposed by any federal, state, multinational or local governmental regulatory authority...
Fees are exclusive of taxes, and Customer is required to pay any sales, use, value-added withholding, or similar taxes or levies, whether domestic or foreign, other than taxes based on the income of xAI.
"Customer is responsible for all such Taxes. If LangChain is required to collect or remit Taxes, LangChain may invoice Customer for such Taxes, and Customer shall pay them in accordance with Section 3.2...Excerpt from LangChain's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “Customer is responsible for all such Taxes. If LangChain is required to collect or remit Taxes, LangChain may invoice Customer for such Taxes, and Customer shall pay them in accordance with Section 3.2...”
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