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The clause establishes operational boundaries for service use by reference to OpenAI's Usage Policies and creates a contractual obligation tied to legal compliance, intellectual property protection, content safety standards, and system integrity. This provision serves as the baseline condition under which the Services are made available.
Users are required to use the Services in compliance with designated Usage Policies and within specified legal, intellectual property, content safety, and technical parameters. Non-compliance with these restrictions constitutes a breach of the terms governing service access.
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The clause establishes operational boundaries for service use by reference to OpenAI's Usage Policies and creates a contractual obligation tied to legal compliance, intellectual property protection, content safety standards, and system integrity. This provision serves as the baseline condition under which the Services are made available.
Users are required to use the Services in compliance with designated Usage Policies and within specified legal, intellectual property, content safety, and technical parameters. Non-compliance with these restrictions constitutes a breach of the terms governing service access.
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