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The updated terms clarify that enabling prompt logging automatically activates chat logging as well, and grant OpenRouter a perpetual, worldwide license to use your content for service provision and commercial purposes. This includes the explicit right to license or sell your user content in anonymized form. Users accessing Stealth Program models must now also agree to a separate End User License Agreement. You can disable prompt logging in your account settings if you do not wish to grant these permissions.
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The Chegg Parties reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, and you will not in any event settle any claim without the prior written consent of a duly authorized employee of the Chegg Parties.
We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you...and in that case, you agree to cooperate with our defense of those claims.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ASSUME THE EXCLUSIVE DEFENSE AND CONTROL OF SUCH DISPUTES, AND IN ANY EVENT YOU WILL COOPERATE WITH US IN ASSERTING ANY AVAILABLE DEFENSES.
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"We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you... and in that case, you agree to cooperate with our defense of that claim.Excerpt from OpenRouter's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you... and in that case, you agree to cooperate with our defense of that claim.”
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