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The updated terms introduce a new deployment architecture option (BYOC) alongside existing Cloud and Hybrid options, giving customers more control over infrastructure placement. LangChain's explicit commitment to not use customer data for large language model training now has clear written language in the Terms, whereas the prior version only referenced 'products' generically. However, the expanded non-warranty clause now states the platform is not warranted to be 'accurate' or 'complete,' which broadens the disclaimers of liability. Customers should review which deployment option aligns with their infrastructure and compliance requirements.
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"Ownership in all Updates, derivatives, modifications, new functionalities, enhancements, and customization related to the LangSmith Platform created by or on behalf of LangChain will immediately vest in LangChain upon creation.Excerpt from LangChain's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “Ownership in all Updates, derivatives, modifications, new functionalities, enhancements, and customization related to the LangSmith Platform created by or on behalf of LangChain will immediately vest in LangChain upon creation.”
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