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The updated terms expand access to audio services for younger users (13+) but require parental consent and supervision for those under 18, shifting responsibility to parents. For developers and researchers, the terms now explicitly restrict using Stability AI outputs to develop, train, or improve competing AI models, with exceptions only when expressly approved in writing. The terms also prohibit removing watermarks or content credentials that identify outputs as AI-generated. For US users, mandatory arbitration now applies; Canada is no longer subject to the arbitration clause. You can review the full updated terms to understand how these restrictions affect your intended use of the services.
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In the event of any such termination, Anyscale will refund to Customer a pro-rata portion of the Fees that have been prepaid but unused for the applicable Platform Services.
If under applicable Law you have a time period to terminate your Services based on a right of withdrawal, or a cooling-off period, you may request to terminate the affected Services in accordance with applicable Law and, if applicable, receive a pro rata refund...
"If we terminate your access to our Services due to a violation of these Terms and you have a subscription, you will not be entitled to any refund (unless required by applicable law).Excerpt from Stability AI's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “If we terminate your access to our Services due to a violation of these Terms and you have a subscription, you will not be entitled to any refund (unless required by applicable law).”
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