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This clause establishes an external policy document as a binding component of the service agreement, creating enforceable requirements that govern how users may distribute or publicize service outputs. The incorporation by reference mechanism means users must comply with policy terms that may be updated independently of the primary agreement.
Users operating the service must adhere to standards defined in a separately maintained Sharing and Publication Policy document and bear responsibility for the accuracy and legal compliance of outputs they choose to share. Non-compliance with this incorporated policy constitutes a breach of the Terms of Use.
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Compare across platforms →"When you share or publish outputs from our Services, you must comply with our Sharing and Publication Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. You are responsible for ensuring that outputs you share are accurate, non-deceptive, and compliant with applicable law.Excerpt from OpenAI's Terms of Use
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This clause establishes an external policy document as a binding component of the service agreement, creating enforceable requirements that govern how users may distribute or publicize service outputs. The incorporation by reference mechanism means users must comply with policy terms that may be updated independently of the primary agreement.
Users operating the service must adhere to standards defined in a separately maintained Sharing and Publication Policy document and bear responsibility for the accuracy and legal compliance of outputs they choose to share. Non-compliance with this incorporated policy constitutes a breach of the Terms of Use.
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