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Business users bear the financial and legal burden of defending OpenAI against third-party claims that stem from the business user's own use of the Services and Content.
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Business and organization users are required to indemnify and hold harmless OpenAI, its affiliates, and personnel from qualifying third-party claims, subject to what the law permits.
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"If you are a business or organization, to the extent permitted by law, you will indemnify and hold harmless us, our affiliates, and our personnel...from third party claims arising out of or relating to your use of the Services and Content...— Excerpt from OpenAI's Terms of Use (ROW)
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Business users bear the financial and legal burden of defending OpenAI against third-party claims that stem from the business user's own use of the Services and Content.
Business and organization users are required to indemnify and hold harmless OpenAI, its affiliates, and personnel from qualifying third-party claims, subject to what the law permits.
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