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"Patreon reserves the right to remove creations and other material that violate Patreon's terms and policies, including these Terms, the Community Guidelines, and the Commerce Guidelines.Excerpt from Patreon's Terms of Use
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The clause states: “Patreon reserves the right to remove creations and other material that violate Patreon's terms and policies, including these Terms, the Community Guidelines, and the Commerce Guidelines.”
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