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The updated terms raise the minimum age to use Pika from 13 to 18 years old, which will restrict access for users aged 13-17. The revised payment model introduces prepaid credits as an alternative to subscriptions; credits are nonrefundable and expire 365 days after purchase. The terms now explicitly authorize organizational accounts with designated administrators who manage user access and bear responsibility for user compliance, and establish that organizations remain liable for all acts and omissions of authorized users. For API users, the terms introduce new requirements for API key management, confidentiality, and security, and authorize Pika to establish rate limits, throttle usage, or revoke API keys for security or suspected abuse.
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Any account without an active subscription may be deleted if it remains inactive...for a continuous period of at least six (6) months.
You agree not to create an Account or use the Services if you have been previously removed by Gumroad, or if you have been previously banned from any of the Services.
If you do not maintain such information, or Ro has reasonable grounds to suspect as much, Ro has the right to suspend or terminate your account and your use of the Services.
"You must not create a new Account if we have previously removed you or banned you from the Service, unless we have provided prior written consent.Excerpt from Pika's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “You must not create a new Account if we have previously removed you or banned you from the Service, unless we have provided prior written consent.”
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