The policy states that violations may result in temporary suspension or permanent termination of accounts, and that certain violations may be reported to law enforcement or other relevant authorities, with the determination of what is 'appropriate' left to Mistral AI's discretion.
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The discretionary 'where appropriate' formulation for law enforcement reporting means Mistral AI retains sole discretion over which violations are reported to authorities beyond the mandatory CSAM reporting obligation. The policy does not describe appeal procedures, notice requirements prior to account termination, or a mechanism for users to contest enforcement decisions.
Interpretive note: The policy does not describe an appeals or notice mechanism for enforcement actions; additional procedural terms may exist in the separate Terms of Service referenced in this clause.
Under this clause, account suspension or permanent termination may follow violations of the Usage Policy, and violations may be reported to law enforcement at Mistral AI's discretion. The policy does not describe a stated appeals process or notice period before enforcement action is taken.
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The discretionary 'where appropriate' formulation for law enforcement reporting means Mistral AI retains sole discretion over which violations are reported to authorities beyond the mandatory CSAM reporting obligation. The policy does not describe appeal procedures, notice requirements prior to account termination, or a mechanism for users to contest enforcement decisions.
Under this clause, account suspension or permanent termination may follow violations of the Usage Policy, and violations may be reported to law enforcement at Mistral AI's discretion. The policy does not describe a stated appeals process or notice period before enforcement action is taken.
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