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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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When we make material changes to this section of our US Privacy Notice, we will give you sufficient advance notice to enable you to exercise your rights in relation to your personal information
If any amendments materially reduce your rights or increase your responsibilities, we will provide you with at least 30 days' advance Notice of the amended Platform Agreement or Service-Specific Terms before the amended agreement/terms becomes effective...
If we make changes, we will provide notice of such changes, such as by sending an email notification, providing notice through the Services or updating the "Last Updated" date...
"If we increase fees associated with our Services, we will give you advance notice of these changes, and you will have the opportunity to change or cancel your subscription prior to incurring the new charges.Excerpt from Writer's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “If we increase fees associated with our Services, we will give you advance notice of these changes, and you will have the opportunity to change or cancel your subscription prior to incurring the new charges.”
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