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(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The terms engage GDPR and UK GDPR for European users, CCPA for California residents, COPPA given the stated minimum age of 13, and FTC Act standards applicable to consumer-facing AI platforms. The mandatory arbitration and class action waiver provisions may require evaluation under EU Directive 93/13/EEC on unfair contract terms, which generally renders such clauses unenforceable against EU consumers. The content licensing and AI training use provisions may require eva…

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The agreement states that users grant Poe a license to submitted content that may be used for AI training and shared with third-party AI model providers integrated into the platform. The terms require disputes to proceed through individual arbitration rather than court, and include a class action waiver that prevents users from joining group lawsuits. You can opt out of the mandatory arbitration clause by sending written notice to Quora within 30 days of first accepting these terms.

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Poe Terms of Service

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This page describes what the document states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

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Summary

This is the Terms of Service for Poe, Quora's AI platform that lets you chat with multiple AI models like ChatGPT, Claude, and others in one place. When you use Poe and submit conversations or content, the agreement states that you grant Poe a license to use that content for purposes including AI model training and service improvement, and your conversations may be shared with the third-party AI providers whose models you interact with. If you disagree with the mandatory arbitration clause, you have 30 days from accepting these terms to opt out by sending written notice to Quora.

Technical / Legal Breakdown

This document governs user access to Poe, an AI platform operated by Quora, Inc., establishing a binding contract between Poe and users who access or use its services, including web and mobile applications that provide access to multiple AI models. The agreement states that users grant Poe a broad license to use content they submit, that Poe may modify or terminate services at any time, and that users must be at least 13 years old to use the platform, with additional age restrictions for certain jurisdictions. The terms authorize Poe to use submitted content to train AI models and to share data with third-party AI providers whose models are accessible through the platform, and the agreement includes mandatory arbitration, class action waiver, and limitation of liability provisions that restrict users' dispute resolution options. The document engages CCPA and GDPR frameworks given Poe's global user base, COPPA due to the stated minimum age of 13, and FTC consumer protection standards applicable to AI platforms; jurisdictional enforcement of arbitration and class action waiver provisions may vary, particularly for EU users where such clauses face significant legal constraints. The mandatory arbitration clause includes a 30-day opt-out window from first acceptance, and users in California and the EU may have additional statutory rights that applicable law could extend beyond what these terms assert.

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High — 4 provisions

Content License for AI Training

When you send messages or upload content to Poe, you give Poe a broad license to use that content in many ways, including sharing it with other companies and potentially using it to train or improve AI models.

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Mandatory Arbitration

If you have a legal dispute with Poe or Quora, you generally cannot sue in court; instead, disputes must be resolved through binding arbitration, which is a private process that typically limits your ability to appeal or join a class action.

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Class Action Waiver

You and Quora agree to only bring legal claims against each other individually, meaning you cannot join or start a class action lawsuit or other group legal proceeding against Poe.

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Third-Party AI Model Provider Access

When you use AI models like Claude, ChatGPT, or others through Poe, your interactions may also be governed by those providers' own terms and privacy policies, and Poe is not responsible for how those models behave or handle your data.

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Limitation of Liability

Poe and Quora limit their financial liability to you for damages arising from your use of the service, excluding categories like lost profits, data loss, and other indirect harms even if they were aware these might occur.

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Account Termination and Service Modification

Poe can change, suspend, or shut down the service at any time without advance notice, and can terminate your account at its sole discretion; they are not obligated to notify you or explain their decision.

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Age Restrictions and Minor Usage

Poe is not available to users under 13 years old; users between 13 and 18 may only use the service with parental permission, and by using the service you represent that you meet these age requirements.

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Governing Law and Jurisdiction

Any legal disputes with Poe that are not covered by the arbitration clause will be resolved under California law in courts located in Santa Clara County, California, regardless of where you live.

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User Indemnification

If Poe or Quora faces legal costs or damages because of something you did on the platform, including content you submitted or rights you violated, you agree to cover those costs and expenses including legal fees.

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