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The updated policy raises the minimum age to use OpenRouter from 13 to 18 years old, meaning users under 18 are no longer eligible. For users who upload files through the Files API feature, the revised terms establish specific handling procedures: files are encrypted at rest and in transit, transmitted to model providers you select, retained until deletion or account closure, and not used for training or marketing purposes. The policy specifies that access is restricted to automated systems necessary to operate the service, and manual access occurs only for investigating violations, responding to legal process, or providing support. You can delete uploaded files at any time, which triggers removal efforts from active systems and backups within timeframes specified in the Data Processing Agreement.
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Both parties agree that this choice of law agreement is enforceable and waives the right to have a court conduct a conflict of law analysis.
For any claims that are not subject to arbitration...U.S. Residents: Delaware law; venue exclusively in the state or federal courts in New Castle County, Delaware
The Federal Trade Commission has jurisdiction over ZipRecruiter's compliance with the EU-U.S. DPF, the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF, and the Swiss-U.S. DPF.
"...governed by New York law regardless of where you access the Site or the Service, and notwithstanding any conflicts of law principles, except to the extent applicable privacy laws provide rights or obligations that cannot be waived or varied by contract.Excerpt from OpenRouter's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “...governed by New York law regardless of where you access the Site or the Service, and notwithstanding any conflicts of law principles, except to the extent applicable privacy laws provide rights or obligations that cannot be waived or varied by contract.”
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