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By purchasing, downloading, or using technology or software from the Site, you agree to abide by applicable laws, rules, and regulations including, but not limited to, the Export Administration Act and the Arms Export Control Act...
You acknowledge and agree to comply with any and all Applicable Laws in using our Service, including, without limitation, all applicable export restriction laws and regulations.
You will comply with all applicable import and export and re-export control and trade and economic sanctions laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations...trade and economic sanctions maintained by...OFAC
"You must comply with all applicable trade laws, including sanctions and export control laws.Excerpt from OpenAI's EU Terms of Use
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The clause states: “You must comply with all applicable trade laws, including sanctions and export control laws.”
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