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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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"The indemnifying party may not settle any claim without the indemnified party's prior consent if the settlement would require the indemnified party to admit fault or take or refrain from taking any action...Excerpt from LangChain's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “The indemnifying party may not settle any claim without the indemnified party's prior consent if the settlement would require the indemnified party to admit fault or take or refrain from taking any action...”
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