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You must comply with all domestic and international export laws and regulations that apply to the software and/or Services, which include restrictions on destinations, end users, and end use.
You agree to comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations regarding the export of technical data from the U.S.
You specifically agree to comply with all applicable laws concerning the transmission of technical data exported from the United States or the country you reside in.
"You must comply with all applicable trade laws, including sanctions and export control laws. Our Services may not be used in or for the benefit of, or exported or re-exported to (a) any U.S. embargoed country or territory...Excerpt from OpenAI's Terms of Use (ROW)
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The clause states: “You must comply with all applicable trade laws, including sanctions and export control laws. Our Services may not be used in or for the benefit of, or exported or re-exported to (a) any U.S. embargoed country or territory...”
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