The agreement authorizes Vercel to use content submitted by Hobby plan and trial Pro plan users to train AI and machine learning models, and to share that content with unidentified third parties for AI development purposes. Paid Pro plan users are not subject to model training by default and must affirmatively opt in; Enterprise plan users are excluded.
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This provision establishes a default data use authorization for Hobby and trial Pro plan users that permits sharing of user-submitted content with third parties for AI model development. The identities and data handling practices of those third parties are not specified in the agreement, and the scope of content eligible for sharing is defined broadly as all content submitted in connection with the services.
The updated terms establish that users are legally responsible for configuring autonomous AI features and third-party tools, must monitor their settings and output, and are bound by the autonomous actions those tools take on their behalf. Users also bear the cost of any services those third-party tools consume through the Vercel platform. The terms state that Vercel is not responsible for loss, damage, or liability arising from AI or third-party tool actions. You can manage this responsibility by carefully configuring settings, permissions, and safeguards before enabling AI features or third-party integrations, and by establishing human review processes for AI-generated output.
View change record →Under this clause, users on the Hobby or trial Pro plan authorize Vercel to share their submitted content with third parties for AI training purposes unless they change their account settings or upgrade their plan. You can opt out of model training at any time by adjusting Team account settings or by upgrading to an Enterprise plan.
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Compare across platforms →"In addition, if you are on a Hobby plan or trial Pro plan, you agree that we may use Your Content to train our artificial intelligence ("AI") and machine learning models, and we may share Your Content with third parties for the purpose of developing and improving their products, including training and improving their AI and machine learning models (collectively, "Model Training"). If you are on a paid Pro plan, Model Training is not enabled by default and you may opt in to Model Training. You may opt-out of Model Training at any time by adjusting your Team account settings or by upgrading to an Enterprise plan.Excerpt from Vercel's Terms of Service
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision implicates GDPR Articles 5, 6, and 13 regarding purpose limitation, lawful basis for processing, and transparency obligations for EEA users whose content may be shared with third parties outside the …
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This provision establishes a default data use authorization for Hobby and trial Pro plan users that permits sharing of user-submitted content with third parties for AI model development. The identities and data handling practices of those third parties are not specified in the agreement, and the scope of content eligible for sharing is defined broadly as all content submitted in …
Under this clause, users on the Hobby or trial Pro plan authorize Vercel to share their submitted content with third parties for AI training purposes unless they change their account settings or upgrade their plan. You can opt out of model training at any time by adjusting Team account settings or by upgrading to an Enterprise plan.
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