OpenAI can change these Terms at any time, and continuing to use ChatGPT after a change takes effect means you agree to the new terms.
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The terms authorize OpenAI to modify the agreement unilaterally, with continued use treated as acceptance, which means users should monitor for updates, particularly regarding data use and arbitration provisions.
Interpretive note: The exact terms modification language and notice mechanism details were not directly extractable from the corrupted PDF; the provision reflects the known modification provisions in OpenAI's publicly referenced Terms of Use.
This provision states that continued use of OpenAI services after terms updates constitutes acceptance of new terms, which means changes to data use practices, arbitration provisions, or other material terms can take effect for existing users without requiring affirmative re-consent.
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"We may modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting updated Terms on our website and, where appropriate, notifying you by email or through the Services. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of updated Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes.Excerpt from OpenAI's Terms of Use
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The terms authorize OpenAI to modify the agreement unilaterally, with continued use treated as acceptance, which means users should monitor for updates, particularly regarding data use and arbitration provisions.
This provision states that continued use of OpenAI services after terms updates constitutes acceptance of new terms, which means changes to data use practices, arbitration provisions, or other material terms can take effect for existing users without requiring affirmative re-consent.
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