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Framing the data use as a customer instruction means the customer has formally authorized Zendesk's use of service data for product improvement, not just service delivery, which broadens the scope of permitted data use.
By accepting these terms, the customer authorizes Zendesk to use service data not only to deliver the contracted service but also to secure and improve Zendesk's broader products and services.
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Framing the data use as a customer instruction means the customer has formally authorized Zendesk's use of service data for product improvement, not just service delivery, which broadens the scope of permitted data use.
By accepting these terms, the customer authorizes Zendesk to use service data not only to deliver the contracted service but also to secure and improve Zendesk's broader products and services.
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