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The provision establishes the operational basis for cross-border data flows and clarifies that OpenAI's data processing infrastructure is not geographically limited to the user's jurisdiction. This informs users of the extraterritorial scope of data handling practices under the terms.
Users acknowledge through continued service use that their Personal Data will be subject to transfer and processing across multiple jurisdictions, including the United States, under varying data protection regimes. The terms establish that users accept this cross-border data flow mechanism as a condition of service access.
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"OpenAI is based in the United States. When you use our services, your Personal Data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where we or our service providers operate. By using our services, you acknowledge that your Personal Data may be transferred to countries that may not have the same data protection laws as your country of residence.— Excerpt from OpenAI's Privacy Policy (ROW)
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The provision establishes the operational basis for cross-border data flows and clarifies that OpenAI's data processing infrastructure is not geographically limited to the user's jurisdiction. This informs users of the extraterritorial scope of data handling practices under the terms.
Users acknowledge through continued service use that their Personal Data will be subject to transfer and processing across multiple jurisdictions, including the United States, under varying data protection regimes. The terms establish that users accept this cross-border data flow mechanism as a condition of service access.
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