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Users who run commercial projects or generate revenue through their deployments are not permitted to do so under a Hobby plan and must upgrade to a paid plan.
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 →Readers on a Hobby plan are prohibited from using the Services for commercial purposes.
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Except as set forth below, or as otherwise approved by us, the services are for your personal, non-commercial use unless you enter into a separate agreement with us for your commercial use.
The Services are intended for business use by corporate or business entities, and you agree that you will not use the Services for any personal or individual use.
Host Content on our servers for any purpose other than for your use of the Service.
"You shall only use the Services under a Hobby plan for your personal or non-commercial use.Excerpt from Vercel's Terms of Service
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Users who run commercial projects or generate revenue through their deployments are not permitted to do so under a Hobby plan and must upgrade to a paid plan.
Readers on a Hobby plan are prohibited from using the Services for commercial purposes.
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