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By classifying AI Inputs and Outputs as user-submitted content, Snapchat extends to itself all content licenses users grant elsewhere in the Terms, and holds users responsible for those inputs and outputs under the same obligations.
The updated terms state that Snapchat may now require age verification before you use the Services, expanding on prior language that only referenced minimum age requirements. The terms also revise content moderation procedures, stating that Snap's decision to restrict, suspend, or terminate accounts is made in its sole discretion, though expanded appeal and complaint procedures are now described in more detail through the Snapchat Moderation, Enforcement, and Appeals Explainer and Support Site. The terms also add references to jurisdiction-specific online platform safety laws and direct users to the Transparency Hub for information on how Snap complies with those laws where applicable. You can review appeal options and compliance procedures through the resources linked in the Terms, and you may be able to challenge account restrictions if you believe they violate applicable law in your jurisdiction.
View change record →The reader is bound by all content-submission obligations for AI Inputs and Outputs, and grants Snapchat all the same rights over them as over any other content the reader submits.
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the Company reserves the right, but not the obligation, to review or monitor Inputs and Outputs using automated and manual tools.
If you use a feature of our Services that is integrated with, facilitated by, or otherwise assisted by artificial intelligence...your inputs are "User Content" and the outputs of that service are "Chegg Content"...
This is still Your Content, and you are responsible for it and its accuracy, as well as your use of it on our Services and any and all decisions made, actions taken, and failures to take action based on Your Content.
"All Inputs and Outputs will be treated for the purpose of these Terms as content you submit to the Services and accordingly any rights and licenses granted to us and obligations on you in respect of content submitted...applies to Inputs and OutputsExcerpt from Snapchat's Terms of Service
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By classifying AI Inputs and Outputs as user-submitted content, Snapchat extends to itself all content licenses users grant elsewhere in the Terms, and holds users responsible for those inputs and outputs under the same obligations.
The reader is bound by all content-submission obligations for AI Inputs and Outputs, and grants Snapchat all the same rights over them as over any other content the reader submits.
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