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The updated terms establish clearer scope (these terms apply to free, trial, and paid versions; Enterprise is separate) and expand the list of prohibited uses. Users may no longer reverse engineer, scrape, or attempt to derive components of the Services; use the platform for competitive analysis or to develop competing products; or misrepresent AI-generated output as human-created. The terms also explicitly prohibit processing of HIPAA-regulated health information. Users can review the full updated terms to understand which specific uses are now restricted.
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You may not use our Services in any manner that infringes the rights of any third party.
When you choose to transfer or upload the Content...to other platforms or websites operated by a third party, you shall do so in compliance with this Agreement and any terms and conditions of use of such other platform or website.
Alter or modify any part of the content or services offered on or through the Websites and Platforms
"You may access and use our Services only in compliance with these Terms, our Acceptable Use Policy, and any guidelines or supplemental terms we may present to you.Excerpt from Writer's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “You may access and use our Services only in compliance with these Terms, our Acceptable Use Policy, and any guidelines or supplemental terms we may present to you.”
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