“We will report all actual or suspected CSAM to the relevant law enforcement authorities and will terminate your account.”
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The reporting obligation is mandatory and covers both confirmed and suspected CSAM, meaning law enforcement involvement is triggered even before a violation is verified.
Interpretive note: The excerpt contains two independent legal effects: mandatory law enforcement reporting and mandatory account termination. The canonical claim states the primary effect (reporting); account termination is recorded in omitted_material.
If actual or suspected CSAM is associated with a user's activity, Mistral AI will report it to law enforcement, which may result in criminal investigation.
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Cooperate fully with any law enforcement authorities or court order requesting or directing us to disclose the identity or other information of anyone posting any materials on or through the Community.
We may also consult and cooperate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute users who violate the law.
It expands reporting channels, introduces a pathway for employees to make informal inquiries about potential RSP violations, and aligns with RSP Version 3.0.
"We will report all actual or suspected CSAM to the relevant law enforcement authorities and will terminate your account.Excerpt from Mistral AI's Usage Policy
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The reporting obligation is mandatory and covers both confirmed and suspected CSAM, meaning law enforcement involvement is triggered even before a violation is verified.
If actual or suspected CSAM is associated with a user's activity, Mistral AI will report it to law enforcement, which may result in criminal investigation.
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