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This clause establishes the mechanism by which the contractual agreement between OpenAI and users can be altered without requiring affirmative re-consent. It places the burden of notice on the provider and ties acceptance to the user's continued service use rather than explicit agreement.
Users' contractual obligations and rights are subject to modification at OpenAI's discretion, with acceptance triggered by continued service use after notification. The specific rights, restrictions, and service terms users operate under may change during their tenure as customers.
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This clause establishes the mechanism by which the contractual agreement between OpenAI and users can be altered without requiring affirmative re-consent. It places the burden of notice on the provider and ties acceptance to the user's continued service use rather than explicit agreement.
Users' contractual obligations and rights are subject to modification at OpenAI's discretion, with acceptance triggered by continued service use after notification. The specific rights, restrictions, and service terms users operate under may change during their tenure as customers.
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