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This usage restriction establishes a categorical boundary on permissible service applications by excluding assistance with weapons of mass destruction development. The provision operationalizes content policy enforcement by specifying WMD assistance as a violation triggering potential service denial or termination.
Users are prohibited from requesting, and OpenAI is authorized to refuse and terminate access for, assistance related to WMD development or deployment. The terms apply this restriction upon service use without exception or waiver mechanism.
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This usage restriction establishes a categorical boundary on permissible service applications by excluding assistance with weapons of mass destruction development. The provision operationalizes content policy enforcement by specifying WMD assistance as a violation triggering potential service denial or termination.
Users are prohibited from requesting, and OpenAI is authorized to refuse and terminate access for, assistance related to WMD development or deployment. The terms apply this restriction upon service use without exception or waiver mechanism.
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