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The provision creates an enforcement mechanism whereby OpenAI retains unilateral authority to assess policy compliance and impose account termination as a remedial measure. The clause grants OpenAI discretionary investigation and enforcement authority without specifying review standards or appeal procedures.
Users are required to operate within the bounds of OpenAI's Usage Policies, and OpenAI is authorized to suspend or terminate service access based on its independent determination of violations. Account continuity is conditioned on compliance with policies that OpenAI administers and enforces.
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The provision creates an enforcement mechanism whereby OpenAI retains unilateral authority to assess policy compliance and impose account termination as a remedial measure. The clause grants OpenAI discretionary investigation and enforcement authority without specifying review standards or appeal procedures.
Users are required to operate within the bounds of OpenAI's Usage Policies, and OpenAI is authorized to suspend or terminate service access based on its independent determination of violations. Account continuity is conditioned on compliance with policies that OpenAI administers and enforces.
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