# AI Stack GRC Compliance Report — 2 platforms
- Generated: 2026-06-14T10:33:40.962Z
- Source: AIRIN verified findings (gate-verified, verbatim-cited, SHA-256-anchored)
> Automated assessment against a published rubric — not legal advice.
## Stack summary
| Platform | Headline risk | Verified findings | Dealbreakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | HIGH | 139 | none detected |
| DeepSeek Chat | HIGH | 287 | none detected |
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# GRC Risk Assessment — ChatGPT
- Platform: **ChatGPT** (openai-chatgpt)
- Headline risk rating: **HIGH**
- Website: https://chat.openai.com
- Generated: 2026-06-14T10:33:40.962Z
- Findings (verified, published): **139**
> Every assertion is anchored to a verbatim quote with a SHA-256 snapshot hash and a Wayback archive URL for independent verification. Informational only; not legal advice.
## Control crosswalk (NIST AI RMF 1.0 + ISO/IEC 42001)
| Surface | Risk | Confidence | NIST AI RMF | ISO/IEC 42001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| training use | unknown | high | MAP-2.3 / MEASURE-2.6 (data provenance & training use) | ISO 42001 A.7.4 (data for AI systems) |
| training use | unknown | high | MAP-2.3 / MEASURE-2.6 (data provenance & training use) | ISO 42001 A.7.4 (data for AI systems) |
| training use | unknown | high | MAP-2.3 / MEASURE-2.6 (data provenance & training use) | ISO 42001 A.7.4 (data for AI systems) |
| training use | unknown | high | MAP-2.3 / MEASURE-2.6 (data provenance & training use) | ISO 42001 A.7.4 (data for AI systems) |
| training use | unknown | high | MAP-2.3 / MEASURE-2.6 (data provenance & training use) | ISO 42001 A.7.4 (data for AI systems) |
| training use | unknown | high | MAP-2.3 / MEASURE-2.6 (data provenance & training use) | ISO 42001 A.7.4 (data for AI systems) |
| training use | unknown | high | MAP-2.3 / MEASURE-2.6 (data provenance & training use) | ISO 42001 A.7.4 (data for AI systems) |
| training use | unknown | high | MAP-2.3 / MEASURE-2.6 (data provenance & training use) | ISO 42001 A.7.4 (data for AI systems) |
| prompt ownership | unknown | high | MAP-2.3 (input data rights) | ISO 42001 A.7.2 (data acquisition) |
| prompt ownership | unknown | high | MAP-2.3 (input data rights) | ISO 42001 A.7.2 (data acquisition) |
| prompt ownership | unknown | high | MAP-2.3 (input data rights) | ISO 42001 A.7.2 (data acquisition) |
| output ownership | unknown | high | MAP-1.1 (IP & output rights) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (AI policy / IP) |
| output ownership | unknown | high | MAP-1.1 (IP & output rights) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (AI policy / IP) |
| output ownership | unknown | high | MAP-1.1 (IP & output rights) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (AI policy / IP) |
| output ownership | unknown | high | MAP-1.1 (IP & output rights) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (AI policy / IP) |
| commercial use | unknown | high | MANAGE-1.3 (use limitations) | ISO 42001 A.9.2 (intended use) |
| commercial use | unknown | medium | MANAGE-1.3 (use limitations) | ISO 42001 A.9.2 (intended use) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | medium | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | medium | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | medium | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | medium | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | medium | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | medium | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | medium | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | medium | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | medium | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | medium | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | medium | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| data retention | unknown | high | MANAGE-2.2 (data lifecycle) | ISO 42001 A.7.6 (data lifecycle) |
| data retention | unknown | high | MANAGE-2.2 (data lifecycle) | ISO 42001 A.7.6 (data lifecycle) |
| data retention | unknown | high | MANAGE-2.2 (data lifecycle) | ISO 42001 A.7.6 (data lifecycle) |
| data retention | unknown | high | MANAGE-2.2 (data lifecycle) | ISO 42001 A.7.6 (data lifecycle) |
| data retention | unknown | high | MANAGE-2.2 (data lifecycle) | ISO 42001 A.7.6 (data lifecycle) |
| data retention | unknown | high | MANAGE-2.2 (data lifecycle) | ISO 42001 A.7.6 (data lifecycle) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | medium | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| audit rights dpa residency | unknown | high | GOVERN-2.1 (accountability, audit) | ISO 42001 A.6.2 (internal audit) |
| audit rights dpa residency | unknown | high | GOVERN-2.1 (accountability, audit) | ISO 42001 A.6.2 (internal audit) |
| audit rights dpa residency | unknown | high | GOVERN-2.1 (accountability, audit) | ISO 42001 A.6.2 (internal audit) |
| audit rights dpa residency | unknown | high | GOVERN-2.1 (accountability, audit) | ISO 42001 A.6.2 (internal audit) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| governing law disputes | unknown | high | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| governing law disputes | unknown | high | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| governing law disputes | unknown | high | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| governing law disputes | unknown | high | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| governing law disputes | unknown | high | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| governing law disputes | unknown | high | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| governing law disputes | unknown | high | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| governing law disputes | unknown | high | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| governing law disputes | unknown | high | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| governing law disputes | unknown | high | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| governing law disputes | unknown | high | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| governing law disputes | unknown | high | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| governing law disputes | unknown | high | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| governing law disputes | unknown | high | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| governing law disputes | unknown | high | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| governing law disputes | unknown | high | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| governing law disputes | unknown | high | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| governing law disputes | unknown | high | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | medium | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | medium | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | medium | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| tier differences | unknown | high | MAP-3.4 (context of use by tier) | ISO 42001 A.9.2 (intended use) |
| tier differences | unknown | high | MAP-3.4 (context of use by tier) | ISO 42001 A.9.2 (intended use) |
| tier differences | unknown | high | MAP-3.4 (context of use by tier) | ISO 42001 A.9.2 (intended use) |
| tier differences | unknown | high | MAP-3.4 (context of use by tier) | ISO 42001 A.9.2 (intended use) |
| tier differences | unknown | high | MAP-3.4 (context of use by tier) | ISO 42001 A.9.2 (intended use) |
| tier differences | unknown | high | MAP-3.4 (context of use by tier) | ISO 42001 A.9.2 (intended use) |
## Evidence (verbatim, with provenance)
### training use — risk unknown
> For information about how we collect and use training information to develop our language models that power ChatGPT and other Services, and your choices with respect to that information, please see this policy as well as this help center article (opens in a new window) .
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment directs users to the policy and a help center article for information about how training data is collected and used for language model development, incorporating those references as part of the governing framework for training data rights and choices.
- Tier: All
- Location: Privacy Policy › “US privacy policy”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20For%20information%20about,new%20window)%20.%20
### training use — risk unknown
> We also collect information from other sources, like information that is publicly available on the internet, to develop the models that power our Services. For more information on the sources of information used to develop the models that power ChatGPT and other Services, please see this help center article (opens in a new window) .
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment discloses that OpenAI collects publicly available internet data to develop the models powering its Services, establishing the scope of data collection for AI training purposes and incorporating a help center article for further detail.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 1 (Personal Data we collect)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20We%20also%20collect,new%20window)%20.%20
### training use — risk unknown
> As noted above, we may use Content you provide us to improve our Services, for example to train the models that power ChatGPT. Read our instructions (opens in a new window) on how you can opt out of our use of your Content to train our models.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment states that OpenAI may use user-provided content to train its models and directs users to instructions for opting out, establishing a conditional permission for training use of content subject to user opt-out rights.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 2 (How we use Personal Data)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20As%20noted%20above%2C,train%20our%20models.%20
### training use — risk unknown
> You can easily choose whether your Content can be used to improve and train our models (opens in a new window) .
You can decide whether we will remember details between chats to make Content more personalized and relevant.
You can export your ChatGPT history and data in your account’s data controls.
You can delete or archive chats in ChatGPT, or delete your account entirely.
If you enable Temporary Chat (opens in a new window) in ChatGPT, those conversations with ChatGPT will not appear in your history or be used to improve OpenAI’s models.
Depending on applicable law, you may be able to choose which cookies are used when you use our Services, and you can make choices about the use of your information for purposes of promoting our products and services to you on third-party properties (l earn more (opens in a new window) ).
For Free and Go users, you can use the advertising controls in your account settings to control what data we use to personalize the ads we show you on our Services.
If you use the Atlas browser, you can delete your browsing history or choose to browse the web in incognito mode, which helps keep your browsing private from other people who use your device.
You can unsubscribe from marketing communications you receive from us by using the choices provided in those communications.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Grants users the right to control whether their Content is used to train and improve OpenAI's models, and describes opt-out mechanisms including Temporary Chat which prevents content from being used for model improvement.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 5 (Data controls)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20You%20can%20easily,in%20those%20communications.%20
### training use — risk unknown
> For information on how to exercise your rights with respect to data we have collected from the internet to train our models, please see this help center article (opens in a new window) .
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Incorporates by reference a help center article explaining how users can exercise rights with respect to Personal Data collected from the internet for model training purposes.
- Tier: All
- Location: Privacy Policy › “Rectify or update your Personal Data”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20For%20information%20on,new%20window)%20.%20
### training use — risk unknown
> How your data is used to improve model performance (opens in a new window)
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Incorporates by reference an external resource specifically addressing how user data is used to improve model performance, a material training-use disclosure relevant to AI platform data practices.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 13 (Useful resources)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20How%20your%20data,a%20new%20window)%20
### training use — risk unknown
> Our use of content. We may use Content to provide, maintain, develop, and improve our Services, comply with applicable law, enforce our terms and policies, and keep our Services safe. If you're using ChatGPT through Apple's integrations, see this Help Center article (opens in a new window) for how we handle your Content.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment grants OpenAI permission to use Content for providing, maintaining, developing, and improving Services (including model training), as well as for legal compliance, policy enforcement, and safety purposes, and incorporates a Help Center article for Apple integration by reference.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Content”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Our%20use%20of,handle%20your%20Content.%20
### training use — risk unknown
> Opt out. If you do not want us to use your Content to train our models, you can opt out by following the instructions in this article . Please note that in some cases this may limit the ability of our Services to better address your specific use case.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment provides users with the right to opt out of having their Content used for model training by following specified instructions, and notes that opting out may limit service personalization, establishing both a user right and a procedural mechanism for exercising it.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Content”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Opt%20out.%20If,specific%20use%20case.%20
### prompt ownership — risk unknown
> Feedback. We appreciate your feedback, and you agree that we may use it without restriction or compensation to you.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment grants OpenAI a perpetual, unrestricted, royalty-free right to use user feedback without restriction or compensation, effectively waiving any ownership or compensation rights the user might otherwise have in submitted feedback.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Using our Services”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Feedback.%20We%20appreciate,compensation%20to%20you.%20
### prompt ownership — risk unknown
> Your content. You may provide input to the Services (“Input”), and receive output from the Services based on the Input (“Output”). Input and Output are collectively “Content.” You are responsible for Content, including ensuring that it does not violate any applicable law or these Terms. You represent and warrant that you have all rights, licenses, and permissions needed to provide Input to our Services.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment defines 'Input,' 'Output,' and 'Content,' assigns responsibility to users for Content compliance with law and Terms, and requires users to warrant they hold all rights needed to provide Input, establishing the foundational ownership and liability framework for user-submitted material.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Content”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Your%20content.%20You,to%20our%20Services.%20
### prompt ownership — risk unknown
> We and our affiliates own all rights, title, and interest in and to the Services. You may only use our name and logo in accordance with our Brand Guidelines .
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment asserts that OpenAI and its affiliates own all rights, title, and interest in the Services, and restricts users to using OpenAI's name and logo only in accordance with Brand Guidelines, protecting OpenAI's IP and limiting permissible use of its marks.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Our IP rights”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20We%20and%20our,Guidelines%E2%81%A0%20%E2%81%A0%20.%20
### output ownership — risk unknown
> A note about accuracy: Services like ChatGPT generate responses by reading a user’s request and, in response, predicting the words most likely to appear next. In some cases, the words most likely to appear next may not be the most factually accurate. For this reason, you should not rely on the factual accuracy of output from our models. If you notice that ChatGPT output contains factually inaccurate information about you and you would like to request a correction or removal of the information, you can submit these requests through privacy.openai.com (opens in a new window) or to dsar@openai.com , and we will consider your request based on applicable law and the technical capabilities of our models.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Disclaims reliance on the factual accuracy of AI-generated output by explaining that ChatGPT predicts likely words rather than guaranteed facts, and provides a procedure for requesting correction or removal of inaccurate personal information in outputs.
- Tier: All
- Location: Privacy Policy › “Rectify or update your Personal Data”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20A%20note%20about,of%20our%20models.%20
### output ownership — risk unknown
> Ownership of content. As between you and OpenAI, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, you (a) retain your ownership rights in Input and (b) own the Output. We hereby assign to you all our right, title, and interest, if any, in and to Output.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment establishes that as between the user and OpenAI, the user retains ownership of Input and owns Output, and OpenAI assigns all its right, title, and interest in Output to the user to the extent permitted by applicable law, creating a formal IP assignment of output rights.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Content”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Ownership%20of%20content.,and%20to%20Output.%20
### output ownership — risk unknown
> Similarity of content. Due to the nature of our Services and artificial intelligence generally, output may not be unique and other users may receive similar output from our Services. Our assignment above does not extend to other users’ output or any Third Party Output.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment limits the scope of the IP assignment in segment 26 by clarifying that it does not extend to other users' similar output or Third Party Output, restricting the breadth of the ownership right granted to any individual user.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Content”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Similarity%20of%20content.,Third%20Party%20Output.%20
### output ownership — risk unknown
> YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE THAT ANY USE OF OUTPUTS FROM OUR SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK AND YOU WILL NOT RELY ON OUTPUT AS A SOLE SOURCE OF TRUTH OR FACTUAL INFORMATION, OR AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Disclaims reliance on service outputs as authoritative or as a substitute for professional advice, placing sole risk of output use on the user and restricting OpenAI's liability for output-related harm.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Disclaimer of warranties”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20YOU%20ACCEPT%20AND,FOR%20PROFESSIONAL%20ADVICE.%20
### commercial use — risk unknown
> What you can do. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, you may access and use our Services. In using our Services, you must comply with all applicable laws as well as our Sharing & Publication Policy , Usage Policies , and any other documentation, guidelines, or policies we make available to you.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment grants a conditional permission to access and use the Services subject to compliance with these Terms and incorporates Usage Policies, the Sharing & Publication Policy, and other guidelines by reference, creating the scope of permitted use.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Using our Services”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20What%20you%20can,available%20to%20you.%20
### commercial use — risk unknown
> Software. Our Services may allow you to download software, such as mobile applications, which may update automatically to ensure you’re using the latest version. Our software may include open source software that is governed by its own licenses that we’ve made available to you.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment defines the nature of downloadable software (including auto-updating mobile applications and open source components governed by their own licenses), establishing the legal framework applicable to software elements of the Services.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Using our Services”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Software.%20Our%20Services,available%20to%20you.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Account Information: When you create an account with us, we will collect information associated with your account, including your name, contact information, account credentials, date of birth, payment information, and transaction history, (collectively, “Account Information”). Some of our Services may also allow you to upload a profile picture, a username, or other information as part of your Account Information.
User Content: We collect Personal Data that you provide in the input to our Services (“Content”), including your prompts and other content you upload, such as files (opens in a new window) , images (opens in a new window) , audio and video (opens in a new window) , Sora characters (opens in a new window) , and data from connected services (opens in a new window) , depending on the features you use. Some of our Services allow you to interact with other users, such as post, comment, or send messages, and we treat those interactions as Content, too.
Communication Information : If you communicate with us, such as via email or our pages on social media sites, we may collect Personal Data like your name, contact information, and the contents of the messages you send (“Communication Information”).
Contact Data: If you choose to connect your device contacts, we upload information from your device address books and check which of your contacts also use our Services. If any of your contacts aren’t yet using our Services, we’ll update you if they sign up for our Services later.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment obligates OpenAI to collect specific categories of personal data including account information, credentials, payment data, transaction history, and user content (prompts and uploaded files), defining the scope of OpenAI's data collection practices.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 1 (Personal Data we collect)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20Account%20Information%3A%20When,our%20Services%20later.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Access your Personal Data and information relating to how it is processed.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Grants users the right to access their Personal Data and information about how it is processed, which is a core data subject right under various privacy frameworks.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 6 (Your rights)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20Access%20your%20Personal,it%20is%20processed.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Respect privacy . People are entitled to privacy. So, we don’t allow attempts to compromise the privacy of others, including to aggregate, monitor, profile, or distribute individuals’ private or sensitive information without their authorization. And, you may never use our services for: facial recognition databases without data subject consent
real-time remote biometric identification in public spaces
use of someone’s likeness, including their photorealistic image or voice, without their consent in ways that could confuse authenticity
evaluation or classification of individuals based on their social behavior, personal traits, or biometric data (including social scoring, profiling, or inferring sensitive attributes)
inference regarding an individual’s emotions in the workplace and educational settings, except when necessary for medical or safety reasons
assessment or prediction of the risk of an individual committing a criminal offense based solely on their personal traits or on profiling
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment prohibits uses of OpenAI services that compromise others' privacy, including aggregating, monitoring, profiling, or distributing private information without authorization, and specifically bans facial recognition databases without consent, real-time biometric identification in public spaces, and non-consensual use of individuals' likenesses — imposing enforceable privacy-based use restrictions.
- Tier: All
- Location: Usage Policy › “Usage policies”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies
- Snapshot SHA-256: `ac99512924b1bf6e38a8e71ff0a66948490ac9d1a6f96a9c1b097816003265a0`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies#:~:text=%20Respect%20privacy%20.,or%20on%20profiling%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Websites and apps use cookies and other identifiers to store and retrieve information on your device. Some of this information may be shared with third parties for different purposes. Use the tool below to manage your preferences. You can change them anytime. Learn more
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment describes how websites and apps use cookies and identifiers to store and retrieve information on devices, notes that information may be shared with third parties, and directs users to the preference management tool — establishing a procedural framework for data use and third-party sharing relevant to privacy and subprocessor disclosure.
- Tier: All
- Location: Usage Policy › “Cookie Preferences”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies
- Snapshot SHA-256: `ac99512924b1bf6e38a8e71ff0a66948490ac9d1a6f96a9c1b097816003265a0`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies#:~:text=%20Websites%20and%20apps,anytime.%20Learn%20more%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> These cookies are required for the site to work and can’t be turned off. They support essential functions like security, user authentication, and customer support.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment defines 'strictly necessary' cookies as required for site functionality including security, authentication, and customer support, and states they cannot be turned off — defining a category of data processing that is non-optional for users.
- Tier: All
- Location: Usage Policy › “Strictly necessary”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies
- Snapshot SHA-256: `ac99512924b1bf6e38a8e71ff0a66948490ac9d1a6f96a9c1b097816003265a0`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies#:~:text=%20These%20cookies%20are,and%20customer%20support.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site. They allow us to measure traffic and improve site performance.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment defines analytics cookies as those measuring visitor interactions, traffic, and site performance, establishing the scope of data collected under this category and the purpose for which it is processed.
- Tier: All
- Location: Usage Policy › “Analytics Cookies”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies
- Snapshot SHA-256: `ac99512924b1bf6e38a8e71ff0a66948490ac9d1a6f96a9c1b097816003265a0`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies#:~:text=%20These%20cookies%20help,improve%20site%20performance.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> These cookies help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment defines marketing measurement cookies as those measuring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, establishing the purpose and scope of data collected under this category.
- Tier: All
- Location: Usage Policy › “Marketing measurement”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies
- Snapshot SHA-256: `ac99512924b1bf6e38a8e71ff0a66948490ac9d1a6f96a9c1b097816003265a0`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies#:~:text=%20These%20cookies%20help,our%20marketing%20campaigns.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> This helps us personalize and measure OpenAI’s own marketing on third-party platforms.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment defines personalized marketing tracking as data used to personalize and measure OpenAI's own marketing on third-party platforms, establishing the purpose of data processing and its disclosure to third-party platforms.
- Tier: All
- Location: Usage Policy › “Personalized marketing”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies
- Snapshot SHA-256: `ac99512924b1bf6e38a8e71ff0a66948490ac9d1a6f96a9c1b097816003265a0`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies#:~:text=%20This%20helps%20us,on%20third-party%20platforms.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> At OpenAI, our mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits everyone. We build tools like ChatGPT and Sora to help people learn, create, and solve problems. We at OpenAI (together with our affiliates, “OpenAI”, “we”, “our” or “us”) are committed to respecting your privacy and are strongly committed to keeping secure any information we obtain from you or about you. This Privacy Policy describes our practices with respect to personal data that we collect from or about you, and how we use it when you use our website, applications, and services (collectively, “Services”).
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment introduces OpenAI's identity, mission, affiliated entities, and the defined scope of 'Services' and 'Personal Data,' establishing the definitional framework that governs all subsequent obligations and rights in the policy.
- Tier: All
- Location: Privacy Policy › “US privacy policy”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20At%20OpenAI%2C%20our,services%20(collectively%2C%20%E2%80%9CServices%E2%80%9D).%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> This Privacy Policy does not apply to content that we process on behalf of customers of our business offerings, such as our API. Our use of that data is governed by our customer agreements covering access to and use of those offerings.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment carves out business API customers' data from the scope of this Privacy Policy, stating that such processing is governed by separate customer agreements, thereby creating a legal exception to the policy's applicability.
- Tier: All
- Location: Privacy Policy › “US privacy policy”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20This%20Privacy%20Policy,of%20those%20offerings.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> We collect personal data relating to you (“Personal Data”) as follows:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment introduces the defined term 'Personal Data' and signals that the following sub-sections enumerate the categories collected, establishing a definitional framework for the data collection obligations described below.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 1 (Personal Data we collect)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20We%20collect%20personal,Data%E2%80%9D)%20as%20follows%3A%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Personal Data You Provide: We collect Personal Data if you create an account to use our Services or communicate with us as follows:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment defines the category of 'Personal Data You Provide' and introduces the sub-categories collected when users create accounts or communicate with OpenAI, establishing the scope of user-provided data collection.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 1 (Personal Data we collect)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20Personal%20Data%20You,us%20as%20follows%3A%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Learn more (opens in a new window) about connecting your contacts and how we use uploaded contact information (opens in a new window) of people who don’t use our Services.
Other Information You Provide : We collect other information that you provide to us, such as when you participate in our events or surveys, or when you provide us or a vendor operating on our behalf with information to establish your identity or age (collectively, “Other Information You Provide”).
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment describes OpenAI's collection of contact information uploaded by users (including data about non-users) and other information provided through events, surveys, or identity verification, establishing obligations regarding the scope of data collected from and about individuals.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 1 (Personal Data we collect)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=Learn%20more%20%E2%81%A0%20(opens,Information%20You%20Provide%E2%80%9D).%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Personal Data We Receive from Your Use of the Services: When you visit, use, or interact with the Services, we receive the following information about your visit, use, or interactions:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment introduces the category 'Personal Data We Receive from Your Use of the Services,' defining the scope of automatically collected data and setting the definitional framework for the sub-categories described below.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 1 (Personal Data we collect)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20Personal%20Data%20We,use%2C%20or%20interactions%3A%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Log Data : We collect information that your browser or device automatically sends when you use our Services. Log data includes your Internet Protocol address, browser type and settings, the date and time of your request, and how you interact with our Services.
Usage Data : We collect information about your use and activity across the Services, such as the types of content that you view or engage with, the features you use and the actions you take, when you submit feedback to a model response, the people with whom you interact, as well as your time zone, country, the dates and times of access, user agent and version, type of computer or mobile device, and your computer connection. If you use the Atlas browser we may also collect your browser data according to your controls (opens in a new window) and use of the service.
Device Information : We collect information about the device you use to access the Services, such as the name of the device, operating system, device identifiers, and browser you are using. Information collected depends on the type of device you use and its settings.
Location Information: We determine the general area from which your device accesses our Services based on information like its IP address for security reasons and to make your product experience better, for example to protect your account by detecting unusual login activity or to provide more accurate responses. In addition, some of our Services allow you to choose to provide more precise location information from your device, such as location information from your device’s GPS.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment describes OpenAI's automatic collection of log data (IP address, browser type, request timestamps) and usage data (content interactions, feature use, feedback submissions, time zone, access times), establishing the scope of passive data collection obligations.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 1 (Personal Data we collect)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20Log%20Data%20%3A,your%20device%E2%80%99s%20GPS.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Cookies and Similar Technologies : We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and administer our Services, and improve your experience. We store some of the information described in this Policy with cookies, for example to help maintain your preferences across sessions if you’re not logged in, or to assist with authentication and customer support. For details about our use of cookies, please read our Cookie Notice .
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment describes OpenAI's use of cookies and similar technologies to operate services, maintain preferences, and support authentication, and incorporates the Cookie Notice by reference as governing the detailed use of such technologies.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 1 (Personal Data we collect)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20Cookies%20and%20Similar,Notice%20%E2%81%A0%20.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> You can find more information on data controls here (opens in a new window) and by visiting privacy.openai.com (opens in a new window) .
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Incorporates by reference additional data control information at an external URL and privacy.openai.com, directing users to supplementary policy documentation governing their personal data rights.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 5 (Data controls)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20You%20can%20find,new%20window)%20.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> We may receive information from advertisers and other data partners, which we use for purposes including to help us measure and improve the effectiveness of ads shown to Free and Go users on our Services. For example, we could receive information about purchases you make from these advertisers.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment discloses that OpenAI receives data from advertisers and data partners for ad measurement and improvement purposes for Free and Go users, establishing the scope of commercial data partnerships and their use for targeted advertising.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 1 (Personal Data we collect)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20We%20may%20receive,from%20these%20advertisers.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> We use Personal Data for the following purposes:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment introduces the enumerated purposes for which personal data is used, framing the subsequent list as the exhaustive or representative set of use purposes under the policy.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 2 (How we use Personal Data)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20We%20use%20Personal,the%20following%20purposes%3A%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> To provide, analyse, and maintain our Services, for example to respond to your questions for ChatGPT;
To improve and develop our Services and conduct research, for example to develop new features;
To personalize and customize your experience across our Services, for example to provide you with more relevant Content;
For Free and Go users, to personalize the ads you see on our Services (subject to your settings), and to measure the effectiveness of ads shown on our Services. Learn more (opens in a new window) about ads on our services;
To communicate with you, including to respond to your questions, and send you information about our Services and events, for example about changes or improvements to the Services;
To promote our products and services to you through direct marketing and on third-party properties, and to assess the effectiveness of those efforts, subject to your choices and controls ( learn more (opens in a new window) );
Identify your contacts who use our Services when you choose to connect your contacts and update you if they join our Services later;
To prevent fraud, illegal activity, or misuses of our Services, and to protect the security of our systems and Services, including by monitoring any Content submitted or exchanged on our platforms (learn more here ); and
To comply with legal obligations and to protect the rights, privacy, safety, or property of our users, OpenAI, or third parties, for instance to prevent harm to you or others, or to estimate your age to give you an age-appropriate experience.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment enumerates the purposes for which OpenAI is permitted to use personal data, including service provision, research, personalization, advertising for Free/Go users, and communications, establishing the legal basis and scope of OpenAI's data processing permissions.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 2 (How we use Personal Data)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20To%20provide%2C%20analyse%2C,an%20age-appropriate%20experience.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> We also aggregate or de-identify Personal Data so that it no longer identifies you and use this information for the purposes described above, such as to analyze the way our Services are being used, to improve and add features to them, and to conduct research. We will maintain and use de-identified information in de-identified form and not attempt to reidentify the information, unless required by law.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment describes OpenAI's practice of aggregating or de-identifying personal data and commits to maintaining such data in de-identified form without re-identification except as required by law, creating a legal obligation regarding de-identification standards.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 2 (How we use Personal Data)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20We%20also%20aggregate,required%20by%20law.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Depending on where you live, you may have certain statutory rights in relation to your Personal Data. For example, you may have the right to:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Establishes that users may have statutory rights regarding their Personal Data depending on jurisdiction, framing the conditional legal basis for the rights enumerated below.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 6 (Your rights)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20Depending%20on%20where,the%20right%20to%3A%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Our Services provide you with a number of controls over your Personal Data and how it is used and retained. You can always change these settings in your account. These include the following controls:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment describes user rights to control their personal data through account settings, establishing that users have actionable controls over how their data is used and retained, and that these controls can be exercised at any time.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 5 (Data controls)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20Our%20Services%20provide,the%20following%20controls%3A%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Delete your Personal Data from our records.
Restrict how we process your Personal Data.
Transfer your Personal Data to a third party (right to data portability).
Withdraw your consent—where we rely on consent as the legal basis for processing.
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Enumerates multiple data subject rights including deletion, restriction of processing, data portability, withdrawal of consent, and the right to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities.
- Tier: All
- Location: Privacy Policy › “Rectify or update your Personal Data”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20Delete%20your%20Personal,data%20protection%20authority.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> You can exercise some of these rights through your OpenAI account using the tools described in the Data controls section, or you can submit your request through privacy.openai.com (opens in a new window) or to dsar@openai.com . You can contact our data protection officer at dpo@openai.com .
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Describes the procedure by which users can exercise their data subject rights, specifying the tools, web portal, email address, and DPO contact available for submitting requests.
- Tier: All
- Location: Privacy Policy › “Rectify or update your Personal Data”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20You%20can%20exercise,dpo%40openai.com%20%E2%81%A0%20.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> We collect the following information, as described above:
Identifiers, such as your name, contact details, IP address, and other device identifiers
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Defines 'Commercial information' as a category of Personal Data collected, specifically transaction history, for purposes of U.S. state privacy law disclosure.
- Tier: All
- Location: Privacy Policy › “Disclosure of Personal Data”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20We%20collect%20the,and%20other%20device%20identifiers
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Our Services are not directed to, or intended for, children under 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13. If you have reason to believe that a child under 13 has provided Personal Data to OpenAI through the Services, please email us at privacy@openai.com. We will investigate any notification and, if appropriate, delete the Personal Data from our systems. Users under 18 must have permission from their parent or guardian to use our Services. Learn more (opens in a new window) about how teens and parents or guardians can choose to link their accounts.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Restricts Services from being directed to children under 13, prohibits knowing collection of Personal Data from such children, imposes a parental permission requirement for users under 18, and establishes a procedure for reporting and deleting children's data.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 7 (Children)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20Our%20Services%20are,link%20their%20accounts.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> We implement commercially reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational measures designed to protect Personal Data from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no Internet or email transmission is ever fully secure or error free. Therefore, you should take special care in deciding what information you provide to the Services. In addition, we are not responsible for circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained on the Service, or third-party websites.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Section header defining the scope of U.S. state-specific privacy disclosures, structuring the obligations and rights that follow under applicable state privacy laws.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 8 (Security)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20We%20implement%20commercially,or%20third-party%20websites.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Some U.S. state privacy laws (opens in a new window) require specific disclosures. The following table provides additional information about the categories of Personal Data we collect and how we use and disclose that information. You can read more about the Personal Data we collect and where we collect it from in “ Personal Data we collect ” above, how we use Personal Data in “ How we use Personal Data ” above, when we disclose Personal Data in “ Disclosure of Personal Data ” above and how we retain Personal Data in “ Retention ” above. We don’t process sensitive data for the purpose of inferring characteristics about you.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Defines the column header 'Category of Personal Data' for the U.S. state disclosure table, structuring the legal classification of data types subject to state privacy law requirements.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 9 (Additional U.S. state disclosures)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20Some%20U.S.%20state,characteristics%20about%20you.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Network activity information, such as how you interact with our Services, including Log Data, Usage Data, and information about the device you use to access the Services
Content, including your prompts and content you upload to the Services and interactions and messages with other users
Communication Information, such as your contact information when you send us email
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Defines 'Contact Data' as a category of Personal Data optionally collected when users connect device contacts, scoping the conditions and data types involved.
- Tier: All
- Location: Privacy Policy › “Commercial information, such as your transaction history”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20Network%20activity%20information%2C,you%20send%20us%20email
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Geolocation data, such as the general area from which your device accesses our Services based on information like its IP address, or precise location information you choose to provide
Other Account Information, such as your account credentials, and payment information, date of birth, and profile picture
Other Information You Provide, such as if you choose to participate in our events or surveys or when you provide us or a vendor operating on our behalf with information to establish your identity or age.
We use this information for the following purposes, as described above:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Establishes that OpenAI uses collected Personal Data to provide, analyze, and maintain its Services, constituting a statement of processing purpose that creates an obligation to limit use to those stated purposes.
- Tier: All
- Location: Privacy Policy › “Contact Data if you choose to connect your device contacts”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20Geolocation%20data%2C%20such,purposes%2C%20as%20described%20above%3A
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Improve and develop our Services and conduct research, including using your Content to train our models (subject to your control)
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Permits OpenAI to use Personal Data to personalize and customize the user experience across its Services.
- Tier: All
- Location: Privacy Policy › “Provide, analyze, and maintain our Services”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20Improve%20and%20develop,to%20your%20control)%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Parents or guardians of teen users for account linking purposes described above
Other users and third parties you interact or share information with
- Interpretation (disclaimed): States that OpenAI does not sell Personal Data and describes conditions under which limited data may be shared with marketing partners for targeted advertising, establishing the boundary of permissible data sharing and users' opt-out rights.
- Tier: All
- Location: Privacy Policy › “Business account administrators for the reasons described above”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20Parents%20or%20guardians,or%20share%20information%20with
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Your Opt-Out Rights. We don’t “sell” Personal Data. Depending upon your choices, we may share limited data with select marketing partners for purposes of promoting our products and services to you on third-party properties.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Grants users the right to opt out of targeted advertising and cross-context behavioral advertising data sharing, and describes multiple mechanisms for exercising that opt-out including account settings, Global Privacy Control, and in-platform controls.
- Tier: All
- Location: Privacy Policy › “Business account administrators for the reasons described above”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20Your%20Opt-Out%20Rights.,on%20third-party%20properties.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> This is known as “targeted advertising” or sharing for “cross-context behavioral advertising” under certain state privacy laws. You can opt out using the marketing privacy control in your account settings. If you’re not logged in, you can opt out within Settings > Data Controls on ChatGPT or using the Your Privacy Choices link on our website. You can also opt out using a legally recognized opt-out mechanism, like Global Privacy Control. You can learn more about the types of data we use and share for these purposes and controls we offer you here (opens in a new window) . We don’t engage in these activities for users we know to be under 18 years of age.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Enumerates additional privacy rights for users under applicable U.S. state laws, including rights to know, access in portable format, deletion, correction, and freedom from retaliation for exercising those rights.
- Tier: All
- Location: Privacy Policy › “Business account administrators for the reasons described above”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20This%20is%20known,years%20of%20age.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Your Other Rights. Depending on where you live and subject to applicable exceptions, you may have the following privacy rights in relation to your Personal Data:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Grants users the right to correct their Personal Data held by OpenAI, as provided under applicable U.S. state privacy laws.
- Tier: All
- Location: Privacy Policy › “Business account administrators for the reasons described above”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20Your%20Other%20Rights.,your%20Personal%20Data%3A%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> The right to know information about our processing of your Personal Data, including the right to access your Personal Data, often in a portable format;
The right to request deletion of your Personal Data;
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Grants the right to be free from retaliation for exercising privacy rights and incorporates by reference California privacy rights reporting, establishing a non-retaliation obligation on OpenAI.
- Tier: All
- Location: Privacy Policy › “Business account administrators for the reasons described above”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20The%20right%20to,your%20Personal%20Data%3B%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> The right to be free from retaliation relating to the exercise of any of your privacy rights. Review our California privacy rights reporting here .
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Establishes the procedure for submitting privacy rights requests through authorized agents, specifying the authority documentation required, the user's independent verification obligations, and the submission email address.
- Tier: All
- Location: Privacy Policy › “The right to correct your Personal Data; and”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20The%20right%20to,here%20%E2%81%A0%20.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will publish an updated version and effective date on this page, unless another type of notice is required by applicable law.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Establishes OpenAI's procedure and obligation for notifying users of material changes to the privacy policy, including publication of an updated version and effective date, subject to any legally required alternative notice method.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 10 (Changes to the privacy policy)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20We%20may%20update,by%20applicable%20law.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Please contact support (opens in a new window) if you have any questions or concerns not already addressed in this policy.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Directs users to a support channel for questions or concerns not addressed in the policy, providing a mechanism for exercising privacy-related inquiries and complaints.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 12 (How to contact us)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20Please%20contact%20support,in%20this%20policy.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> These cookies are required for the site to work and can’t be turned off. They support essential functions like security, user authentication, and customer support.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Defines strictly necessary cookies as non-optional and restricts users from disabling them, specifying their essential functions (security, authentication, customer support) and establishing that consent controls do not apply to this category.
- Tier: All
- Location: Privacy Policy › “Strictly necessary”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20These%20cookies%20are,and%20customer%20support.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site. They allow us to measure traffic and improve site performance.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Discloses OpenAI's permission to use analytics cookies to collect data on user interactions with the site for traffic measurement and performance improvement purposes, subject to user consent preferences.
- Tier: All
- Location: Privacy Policy › “Analytics Cookies”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20These%20cookies%20help,improve%20site%20performance.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> These cookies help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment defines marketing measurement cookies by describing their function in measuring campaign effectiveness, providing definitional context for user consent decisions regarding this data-use category.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Marketing measurement”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20These%20cookies%20help,our%20marketing%20campaigns.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect and use personal information. Although it does not form part of these Terms, it is an important document that you should read.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment incorporates the Privacy Policy by reference, noting it explains how personal information is collected and used, and clarifies that while it does not form part of these Terms it is a material document users should read.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Effective: January 1, 2026 ( Previous version )”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Our%20Privacy%20Policy%E2%81%A0,you%20should%20read.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Corporate domains. If you create an account using an email address owned by an organization (for example, your employer), that account may be added to the organization's business account with us, in which case we will provide notice to you so that you can help facilitate the transfer of your account (unless your organization has already provided notice to you that it may monitor and control your account). Once your account is transferred, the organization’s administrator will be able to control your account, including being able to access Content (defined below) and restrict or remove your access to the account.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment describes the procedure by which accounts created with organizational email addresses may be transferred to a business account, specifies the notice requirement to the user, and defines the resulting control rights of the organization's administrator over the account and its Content, affecting data access and account governance.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Using our Services”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Corporate%20domains.%20If,to%20the%20account.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Websites and apps use cookies and other identifiers to store and retrieve information on your device. Some of this information may be shared with third parties for different purposes. Use the tool below to manage your preferences. You can change them anytime. Learn more
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment describes how websites and apps use cookies and other identifiers to store and retrieve information, notes that some information may be shared with third parties, and informs users of a preference-management tool, establishing a procedural framework for user consent and data-sharing disclosure.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Cookie Preferences”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Websites%20and%20apps,anytime.%20Learn%20more%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> These cookies are required for the site to work and can’t be turned off. They support essential functions like security, user authentication, and customer support.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment defines strictly necessary cookies and their essential functions (security, user authentication, customer support), explaining why they are non-optional, serving a definitional purpose for the cookie preference framework.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Strictly necessary”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20These%20cookies%20are,and%20customer%20support.%20
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site. They allow us to measure traffic and improve site performance.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment elaborates on analytics cookies' purposes (measuring traffic and improving performance), functioning as a definitional description that informs user consent for this cookie category.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Analytics Cookies”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20These%20cookies%20help,improve%20site%20performance.%20
### data retention — risk unknown
> We’ll retain your Personal Data for only as long as we need in order to provide our Services to you, or for other legitimate business purposes such as resolving disputes, safety and security reasons, or complying with our legal obligations. How long we retain Personal Data depends on the type of data, how we use it, and in many cases your settings:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment establishes OpenAI's obligation to retain personal data only as long as necessary for service provision or legitimate business purposes such as dispute resolution, safety, and legal compliance, and defines factors that determine retention duration.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 4 (Retention)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20We%E2%80%99ll%20retain%20your,cases%20your%20settings%3A%20
### data retention — risk unknown
> Information we retain until you delete it: Some of our Services allow you to delete Personal Data stored in your account. For example, you can delete specific, or all, of your ChatGPT conversations, delete specific Saved Memories (opens in a new window) , or delete your account. Once you choose to delete Personal Data, we will remove it from our systems within 30 days unless we need to retain it for longer as described below, or it has already been de-identified and disassociated from your account when you allow us to use your Content to improve our models (opens in a new window) .
Information we delete automatically: In some cases, Personal Data will be deleted automatically. For example, Temporary Chats (opens in a new window) will be automatically deleted within 30 days (unless we have to retain them for safety or legal reasons, as described further below), and your Atlas incognito browsing history (opens in a new window) won’t be saved after you end your session.
Information we retain for longer for legitimate security, safety, or legal reasons: In some cases, we need to retain Personal Data for longer even after you delete it, for example because we are legally required to, to address fraud and abuse, for security reasons, or for financial record-keeping purposes. For instance: If specific Content, or your account, is banned because of violations of our usage policies , we may retain that data for to protect our services from fraud, abuse, or other violations of our policies;
If we are legally required to retain your data (for instance, we receive a lawful subpoena) then we may retain it for the duration of the relevant legal or regulatory obligation;
When we are a party to a financial transaction (for instance, when we process your payment for a
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment describes the procedure for user-initiated deletion of personal data, specifying that deletion occurs within 30 days unless retention is otherwise required, and creates an exception for de-identified data already dissociated from the user's account.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 4 (Retention)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20Information%20we%20retain,your%20payment%20for%20a
### data retention — risk unknown
> ChatGPT Plus or Pro account, or facilitate a purchase on ChatGPT), we may retain payment and transaction related information to meet our accounting, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance purposes;
When you ask us to delete your Personal Data, we retain the audit record of the erasure request to be able to verify that we have complied with the request.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment establishes OpenAI's obligation to retain payment and transaction data for accounting, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance, and to retain audit records of erasure requests to demonstrate compliance with deletion obligations.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 4 (Retention)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20ChatGPT%20Plus%20or,with%20the%20request.%20
### data retention — risk unknown
> In determining these retention periods, we consider a number of factors, such as:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment introduces the factors OpenAI considers when determining retention periods, establishing the procedural framework for retention decision-making.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 4 (Retention)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20In%20determining%20these,factors%2C%20such%20as%3A%20
### data retention — risk unknown
> Our purpose for processing the Personal Data (such as whether we need to retain it to provide our Services);
The amount, nature, and sensitivity of the information;
The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure;
Any legal requirements that we are subject to.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment enumerates the specific factors — processing purpose, data nature and sensitivity, risk of harm, and legal requirements — that govern retention period determinations, creating substantive criteria for OpenAI's retention obligations.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 4 (Retention)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20Our%20purpose%20for,are%20subject%20to.%20
### data retention — risk unknown
> We also may terminate your account if it has been inactive for over a year and you do not have a paid account. If we do, we will provide you with advance notice.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Establishes that inactive accounts without a paid subscription may be terminated after one year of inactivity, with advance notice required before deletion, creating a data/account retention policy.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Termination and suspension”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20We%20also%20may,with%20advance%20notice.%20
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> This helps us personalize and measure OpenAI’s own marketing on third-party platforms.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Discloses OpenAI's permission to use personalized marketing cookies to share user data with third-party platforms for targeted advertising and marketing measurement purposes, subject to user consent.
- Tier: All
- Location: Privacy Policy › “Personalized marketing”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20This%20helps%20us,on%20third-party%20platforms.%20
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> Information We Receive from Other Sources: We receive information from other sources, such as our trusted security and safety partners to protect safety and prevent fraud, abuse, and other threats to our Services, and from marketing vendors who provide us with information about potential customers of our business services.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment discloses that OpenAI receives personal data from third-party security/safety partners and marketing vendors, establishing the scope of third-party data flows into OpenAI's systems and the purposes for which such data is received.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 1 (Personal Data we collect)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20Information%20We%20Receive,our%20business%20services.%20
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> We disclose your Personal Data in the following circumstances:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment introduces the enumerated circumstances of personal data disclosure, framing the subsequent list as the operative scope of OpenAI's data sharing practices.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3 (Disclosure of Personal Data)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20We%20disclose%20your,the%20following%20circumstances%3A%20
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> Vendors, Service Providers, and Marketing Partners : To assist us in meeting business operations needs and to perform certain services and functions, we disclose Personal Data to vendors, service providers, and marketing partners, including providers of hosting services, customer service vendors, cloud services, content delivery services, support and safety services, email communication software, web analytics services, payment and transaction processors, search and shopping providers, and information technology providers. We also work with service providers who help us with age and identity verification, and you can learn more here (opens in a new window) . When we work with Service Providers, these parties will access, process, or store Personal Data based on our instructions and only in the course of performing their duties to us. We also share limited information with select marketing partners who are not service providers in order to promote our products and services on third-party properties and help us assess the effectiveness of those efforts. Some of these partners may receive information through cookies and similar technologies. Learn more about these practices and the choices available to you here (opens in a new window) .
Business Transfers : If we are involved in strategic transactions, reorganization, bankruptcy, receivership, or transition of service to another provider (collectively, a “Transaction”), your Personal Data may be disclosed in the diligence process with counterparties and others assisting with the Transaction and transferred to a successor or affiliate as part of that Transaction along with other assets.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment discloses that OpenAI shares personal data with vendors, service providers, and marketing partners for business operations, naming categories of subprocessors and the functions they perform, establishing the scope of third-party data sharing obligations.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3 (Disclosure of Personal Data)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20Vendors%2C%20Service%20Providers%2C,with%20other%20assets.%20
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> Government Authorities or Other Third Parties : We may share your Personal Data, including information about your interaction with our Services, with government authorities, industry peers, or other third parties in compliance with the law (i) if required to do so to comply with a legal obligation, or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, (ii) to protect and defend our rights or property, (iii) if we determine, in our sole discretion, that there is a violation of our terms, policies, or the law; (iv) to detect or prevent fraud or other illegal activity; (v) to protect the safety, security, and integrity of our products, employees, users, or the public, or (vi) to protect against legal liability.
Affiliates : We disclose Personal Data to our affiliates, meaning an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with OpenAI. Our affiliates may use this Personal Data in a manner consistent with this policy.
Business Account Administrators : When you join a ChatGPT Enterprise or business account, the administrators of that account may access and control your OpenAI account, including being able to access your Content. In addition, if you create an account using an email address belonging to your employer or another organization, we may share the fact that you have an account and certain account information, such as your email address, with your employer or organization to, for example, enable you to be added to their business account.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment permits OpenAI to share personal data with government authorities and third parties for legal compliance, rights protection, policy enforcement, fraud prevention, and safety purposes, establishing the legal bases for non-consensual disclosure of personal data.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3 (Disclosure of Personal Data)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20Government%20Authorities%20or,their%20business%20account.%20
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> Parent or Guardian of a Teen : Teen users and their parents or guardians can choose to link their accounts, allowing the parent or guardian to manage certain settings, and receive alerts if we detect a serious safety concern. These accounts can be unlinked at any time. Learn more (opens in a new window) about account linking.
Other Users and Third Parties You Interact or Share Information With : Certain Services allow you to interact or share information with other users or third parties. For example, you can share content like ChatGPT conversations (opens in a new window) or Sora videos (opens in a new window) and characters (opens in a new window) , or share information with third-party search (opens in a new window) and shopping (opens in a new window) partners. Information you share with third-party partners is governed by their own terms and privacy policies, and you should make sure you understand those terms and policies before sharing information with them.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment describes data sharing with parents/guardians of teen users for account management and safety alerts, and with other users and third parties when users choose to share content, establishing user-directed and safety-based data sharing permissions.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3 (Disclosure of Personal Data)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20Parent%20or%20Guardian,information%20with%20them.%20
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> We also aggregate or de-identify Personal Data so that it no longer identifies you and share it with third parties for the purposes described above, such as to help improve our Services.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment permits OpenAI to share aggregated or de-identified personal data with third parties to improve services, establishing a legal basis for sharing non-identifying derived data with external parties.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3 (Disclosure of Personal Data)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20We%20also%20aggregate,improve%20our%20Services.%20
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> For Free and Go users, subject to your controls, to personalize the ads you see on our Services and measure the effectiveness of ads shown on our Services. Learn more.
Communicate with you, including to respond to your questions, and send you information about our Services and events, for example about changes or improvements to the Services or offers or information that may interest you
To identify your contacts who use our Services when you choose to connect your contacts and update you if they join our Services later.
Prevent fraud, illegal activity, or misuses of our Services, and to protect the security of our systems and Services, including by monitoring any Content submitted or exchanged on our platforms (learn more here )
Comply with legal obligations and protect the rights, privacy, safety, or property of our users, OpenAI, or third parties, for instance to prevent harm to you or others, and to estimate your age to give you an age-appropriate experience
We may disclose this information in the following circumstances, as described above:
Vendors, service providers, and affiliates to assist us in meeting business operations needs and to perform certain services and functions described above
Government authorities or other third parties for the legal reasons described above
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Defines 'Parties involved in Transactions' as a category of recipients to whom Personal Data may be disclosed, forming part of the U.S. state law disclosure table.
- Tier: All
- Location: Privacy Policy › “To personalize and customize your experience across our Services”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20For%20Free%20and,legal%20reasons%20described%20above
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> These cookies help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Discloses that marketing measurement cookies are used to measure campaign effectiveness, implying data may be shared with or processed by marketing analytics third parties, subject to user consent.
- Tier: All
- Location: Privacy Policy › “Marketing measurement”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20These%20cookies%20help,our%20marketing%20campaigns.%20
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> Websites and apps use cookies and other identifiers to store and retrieve information on your device. Some of this information may be shared with third parties for different purposes. Use the tool below to manage your preferences. You can change them anytime. Learn more
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Describes how cookies and device identifiers are used to store and retrieve information, discloses that some information may be shared with third parties for various purposes, and introduces a consent-management tool allowing users to manage and change their preferences.
- Tier: All
- Location: Privacy Policy › “Cookie Preferences”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20Websites%20and%20apps,anytime.%20Learn%20more%20
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> This helps us personalize and measure OpenAI’s own marketing on third-party platforms.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment discloses that personalized marketing cookies enable OpenAI to share data with third-party platforms for the purpose of personalizing and measuring its own marketing, implicating third-party data sharing obligations relevant to subprocessor and data-sharing surfaces.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Personalized marketing”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20This%20helps%20us,on%20third-party%20platforms.%20
### audit rights dpa residency — risk unknown
> OpenAI processes your Personal Data for the purposes described in this policy on servers located in various jurisdictions, including processing and storing your Personal Data in our facilities and servers in the United States, or in countries or territories where our affiliates and partners or our vendors and service providers are located. While data protection law varies by country, we apply the protections described in this policy to your Personal Data regardless of where it is processed, and only transfer that data pursuant to legally valid transfer mechanisms.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): States that OpenAI processes Personal Data on servers in various jurisdictions including the United States, commits to applying the same protections regardless of processing location, and obligates use of legally valid transfer mechanisms for cross-border data transfers.
- Tier: All
- Location: Privacy Policy › “Rectify or update your Personal Data”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20OpenAI%20processes%20your,valid%20transfer%20mechanisms.%20
### audit rights dpa residency — risk unknown
> Appeals. Depending on where you live, you may have the right to appeal a decision we make relating to requests to exercise your rights. To appeal a decision, please send your request to dsar@openai.com .
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Grants data subjects a procedural right to appeal decisions made by OpenAI regarding the exercise of privacy rights, and specifies the procedure (emailing dsar@openai.com) for doing so, contingent on jurisdiction.
- Tier: All
- Location: Privacy Policy › “The right to correct your Personal Data; and”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20Appeals.%20Depending%20on,to%20dsar%40openai.com%20.%20
### audit rights dpa residency — risk unknown
> If you live in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, OpenAI Ireland Limited, with its registered office at 1st Floor, The Liffey Trust Centre, 117-126 Sheriff Street Upper, Dublin 1, D01 YC43, Ireland, is the controller and is responsible for the processing of your Personal Data as described in this policy.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Identifies OpenAI Ireland Limited as the data controller responsible for processing Personal Data of EEA and Swiss residents, establishing the legal entity accountable under GDPR for the processing activities described in the policy.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 11 (Data controller)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20If%20you%20live,in%20this%20policy.%20
### audit rights dpa residency — risk unknown
> If you live anywhere else, OpenAI OpCo, LLC, with its registered office at 1455 Third Street, San Francisco, California 94158, United States, is the controller and is responsible for the processing of your Personal Data as described in this policy.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Identifies OpenAI OpCo, LLC as the data controller responsible for processing Personal Data of all users outside the EEA and Switzerland, establishing the legal entity accountable for processing under applicable non-GDPR data protection laws.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 11 (Data controller)
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=%20If%20you%20live,in%20this%20policy.%20
### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> Third party Services. Our services may include third party software, products, or services, (“Third Party Services”) and some parts of our Services, like our browse feature, may include output from those services (“Third Party Output”). Third Party Services and Third Party Output are subject to their own terms, and we are not responsible for them.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment identifies Third Party Services and Third Party Output as subject to their own terms and disclaims OpenAI's responsibility for them, limiting OpenAI's liability with respect to third-party integrations.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Using our Services”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Third%20party%20Services.,responsible%20for%20them.%20
### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> Output may not always be accurate. You should not rely on Output from our Services as a sole source of truth or factual information, or as a substitute for professional advice.
You must evaluate Output for accuracy and appropriateness for your use case, including using human review as appropriate, before using or sharing Output from the Services.
You must not use any Output relating to a person for any purpose that could have a legal or material impact on that person, such as making credit, educational, employment, housing, insurance, legal, medical, or other important decisions about them.
Our Services may provide incomplete, incorrect, or offensive Output that does not represent OpenAI’s views. If Output references any third party products or services, it doesn’t mean the third party endorses or is affiliated with OpenAI.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment contains multiple user-facing disclaimers and restrictions: that Output may be inaccurate and should not be solely relied upon, that users must evaluate Output before use, and that Output must not be used to make material decisions about persons, limiting OpenAI's liability for inaccurate outputs and placing verification obligations on users.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Content”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Output%20may%20not,affiliated%20with%20OpenAI.%20
### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> We may decide to discontinue our Services, but if we do, we will give you advance notice and a refund for any prepaid, unused Services.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Obligates OpenAI to provide advance notice and refund prepaid unused services if it discontinues its services, creating a financial and procedural obligation toward users.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Discontinuation of Services”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20We%20may%20decide,prepaid%2C%20unused%20Services.%20
### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS.” EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW, WE AND OUR AFFILIATES AND LICENSORS MAKE NO WARRANTIES (EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE) WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES, AND DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING OUT OF ANY COURSE OF DEALING OR TRADE USAGE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ACCURATE OR ERROR FREE, OR THAT ANY CONTENT WILL BE SECURE OR NOT LOST OR ALTERED.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Disclaims all express, implied, statutory, and other warranties for the services on an 'as is' basis, including merchantability, fitness for purpose, non-infringement, and accuracy, limiting OpenAI's and its affiliates' and licensors' legal exposure for service quality.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Disclaimer of warranties”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20OUR%20SERVICES%20ARE,LOST%20OR%20ALTERED.%20
### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> NEITHER WE NOR ANY OF OUR AFFILIATES OR LICENSORS WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, OR DATA OR OTHER LOSSES, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER THESE TERMS WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICE THAT GAVE RISE TO THE CLAIM DURING THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE LIABILITY AROSE OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100). THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION APPLY ONLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Caps OpenAI's aggregate liability at the greater of amounts paid in the prior 12 months or $100, and excludes indirect, incidental, special, consequential, and exemplary damages, limiting the financial remedies available to users.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Limitation of liability”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20NEITHER%20WE%20NOR,BY%20APPLICABLE%20LAW.%20
### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> Some countries and states do not allow the disclaimer of certain warranties or the limitation of certain damages, so some or all of the terms above may not apply to you, and you may have additional rights. In that case, these Terms only limit our responsibilities to the maximum extent permissible in your country of residence.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Creates a geographic/jurisdictional exception acknowledging that certain warranty disclaimers or damage limitations may not apply in some jurisdictions, preserving users' statutory rights where local law prohibits such limitations.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Limitation of liability”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Some%20countries%20and,country%20of%20residence.%20
### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> OPENAI’S AFFILIATES, SUPPLIERS, LICENSORS, AND DISTRIBUTORS ARE INTENDED THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES OF THIS SECTION.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Designates OpenAI's affiliates, suppliers, licensors, and distributors as intended third-party beneficiaries of the limitation of liability section, granting them the right to enforce these protections.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Limitation of liability”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20OPENAI%E2%80%99S%20AFFILIATES%2C%20SUPPLIERS%2C,OF%20THIS%20SECTION.%20
### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> If you are a business or organization, to the extent permitted by law, you will indemnify and hold harmless us, our affiliates, and our personnel, from and against any costs, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) from third party claims arising out of or relating to your use of the Services and Content or any violation of these Terms.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Obligates business or organizational users to indemnify and hold harmless OpenAI, its affiliates, and personnel from third-party claims, costs, losses, liabilities, and attorney's fees arising from the user's use of services or violation of Terms.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Indemnity”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20If%20you%20are,of%20these%20Terms.%20
### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> Trade controls. You must comply with all applicable trade laws, including sanctions and export control laws. Our Services may not be used in or for the benefit of, or exported or re-exported to (a) any U.S. embargoed country or territory or (b) any individual or entity with whom dealings are prohibited or restricted under applicable trade laws. Our Services may not be used for any end use prohibited by applicable trade laws, and your Input may not include material or information that requires a government license for release or export.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment imposes a compliance obligation on users to adhere to all applicable trade laws, sanctions, and export control laws, and restricts use of the Services in embargoed territories or for prohibited end uses, creating binding legal duties and restrictions with potential liability implications.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “General Terms”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Trade%20controls.%20You,release%20or%20export.%20
### governing law disputes — risk unknown
> For individuals in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Switzerland, you can read this version of our Privacy Policy.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment directs EEA, UK, and Switzerland individuals to a separate version of the Privacy Policy, incorporating by reference a distinct legal instrument applicable to those jurisdictions and establishing jurisdictional boundaries for the current document.
- Tier: All
- Location: Privacy Policy › “US privacy policy”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Snapshot SHA-256: `0795a8d53c4cef2768d2f362fcf3e5d5be423787696a3fcdfdf1a478105ea60f`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy#:~:text=For%20individuals%20in%20the,our%20Privacy%20Policy.%20
### governing law disputes — risk unknown
> These Terms of Use apply to your use of ChatGPT, DALL·E, and OpenAI’s other services for individuals, along with any associated software applications and websites (all together, “Services”). These Terms form an agreement between you and OpenAI OpCo, LLC, a Delaware company, and they include our Service Terms and important provisions for resolving disputes through arbitration. By using our Services, you agree to these Terms.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment defines the scope of the Terms of Use, identifies the contracting parties (user and OpenAI OpCo, LLC, a Delaware company), incorporates Service Terms by reference, and states that by using the Services the user agrees to these Terms including arbitration dispute resolution provisions, thereby establishing the contractual framework and consent mechanism.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Effective: January 1, 2026 ( Previous version )”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20These%20Terms%20of,to%20these%20Terms.%20
### governing law disputes — risk unknown
> If you reside in the European Economic Area, Switzerland, or the UK, your use of the Services is governed by these terms .
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment incorporates by reference a separate set of terms governing users in the EEA, Switzerland, or the UK, creating a jurisdictional carve-out and directing those users to different governing terms.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Effective: January 1, 2026 ( Previous version )”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20If%20you%20reside,terms%E2%81%A0%20%E2%81%A0%20.%20
### governing law disputes — risk unknown
> YOU AND OPENAI AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING MANDATORY ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER PROVISIONS:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Incorporates and signals mandatory arbitration and class action waiver provisions applicable to both parties, establishing the dispute resolution framework as binding.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Dispute resolution”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20YOU%20AND%20OPENAI,ACTION%20WAIVER%20PROVISIONS%3A%20
### governing law disputes — risk unknown
> MANDATORY ARBITRATION. You and OpenAI agree to resolve any claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or our Services, regardless of when the claim arose, even if it was before these Terms existed (a “Dispute”), through final and binding arbitration. You may opt out of arbitration within 30 days of account creation or of any updates to these arbitration terms within 30 days after the update has taken effect by filling out this form . If you opt out of an update, the last set of agreed upon arbitration terms will apply.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Establishes mandatory binding arbitration as the exclusive dispute resolution mechanism for all claims, and creates a procedure allowing users to opt out within 30 days of account creation or updates to arbitration terms.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Dispute resolution”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20MANDATORY%20ARBITRATION.%20You,terms%20will%20apply.%20
### governing law disputes — risk unknown
> Informal dispute resolution. We would like to understand and try to address your concerns prior to formal legal action. Before either of us files a claim against the other, we both agree to try to resolve the Dispute informally. You agree to do so by sending us notice through this form . We will do so by sending you notice to the email address associated with your account. If we are unable to resolve a Dispute within 60 days, either of us has the right to initiate arbitration. We also both agree to attend an individual settlement conference if either party requests one during this time. Any statute of limitations will be tolled during this informal resolution process.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Establishes a mandatory informal dispute resolution process requiring both parties to attempt resolution for 60 days before initiating arbitration, including notice requirements and optional individual settlement conferences.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Dispute resolution”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Informal%20dispute%20resolution.,informal%20resolution%20process.%20
### governing law disputes — risk unknown
> Arbitration forum. If we are unable to resolve the Dispute, either of us may commence arbitration with National Arbitration and Mediation (“NAM”) under its Comprehensive Dispute Resolution Rules and Procedures and/or Supplemental Rules for Mass Arbitration Filings, as applicable (available here (opens in a new window) ).
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Designates NAM as the arbitration forum and incorporates NAM's Comprehensive Dispute Resolution Rules and Supplemental Rules for Mass Arbitration Filings as the governing procedural rules for arbitration proceedings.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Dispute resolution”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Arbitration%20forum.%20If,new%20window)%20).%20
### governing law disputes — risk unknown
> OpenAI will not seek attorneys’ fees and costs in arbitration unless the arbitrator determines that your claim is frivolous. The activities described in these Terms involve interstate commerce and the Federal Arbitration Act will govern the interpretation and enforcement of these arbitration terms and any arbitration.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Restricts OpenAI from seeking attorney's fees unless a claim is found frivolous, and designates the Federal Arbitration Act as the governing law for interpretation and enforcement of the arbitration provisions.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Dispute resolution”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20OpenAI%20will%20not,and%20any%20arbitration.%20
### governing law disputes — risk unknown
> Arbitration procedures. The arbitration will be conducted by videoconference if possible, but if the arbitrator determines a hearing should be conducted in person, the location will be mutually agreed upon, in the county where you reside, or as determined by the arbitrator, unless the batch arbitration process applies. The arbitration will be conducted by a sole arbitrator. The arbitrator will be either a retired judge or an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of California. The arbitrator will have exclusive authority to resolve any Dispute, except the state or federal courts of San Francisco, California have the authority to determine any Dispute about enforceability, validity of the class action waiver, or requests for public injunctive relief, as set out below. Any settlement offer amounts will not be disclosed to the arbitrator by either party until after the arbitrator determines the final award, if any. The arbitrator has the authority to grant motions dispositive of all or part of any Dispute.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Specifies procedural rules for arbitration including venue (videoconference preferred or user's county), sole arbitrator qualification requirements (retired judge or California-licensed attorney), and the arbitrator's exclusive authority to resolve disputes.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Dispute resolution”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Arbitration%20procedures.%20The,of%20any%20Dispute.%20
### governing law disputes — risk unknown
> Exceptions. This section does not require informal dispute resolution or arbitration of the following claims: (i) individual claims brought in small claims court; and (ii) injunctive or other equitable relief to stop unauthorized use or abuse of the Services or intellectual property infringement or misappropriation.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Carves out small claims court actions and requests for injunctive or equitable relief related to unauthorized use, service abuse, or intellectual property infringement from the mandatory informal dispute resolution and arbitration requirements.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Dispute resolution”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Exceptions.%20This%20section,infringement%20or%20misappropriation.%20
### governing law disputes — risk unknown
> CLASS AND JURY TRIAL WAIVERS. You and OpenAI agree that Disputes must be brought on an individual basis only, and may not be brought as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, consolidated, or representative proceeding. Class arbitrations, class actions, and representative actions are prohibited. Only individual relief is available. The parties agree to sever and litigate in court any request for public injunctive relief after completing arbitration for the underlying claim and all other claims. This does not prevent either party from participating in a class-wide settlement. You and OpenAI knowingly and irrevocably waive any right to trial by jury in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Prohibits class arbitrations, class actions, and representative actions, requiring disputes to be brought individually only, while preserving the right to participate in class-wide settlements and permitting court litigation for public injunctive relief after arbitration.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Dispute resolution”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20CLASS%20AND%20JURY,proceeding%2C%20or%20counterclaim.%20
### governing law disputes — risk unknown
> Batch arbitration. If 25 or more claimants represented by the same or similar counsel file demands for arbitration raising substantially similar Disputes within 90 days of each other, then you and OpenAI agree that NAM will administer them in batches of up to 50 claimants each (“Batch”), unless there are less than 50 claimants in total or after batching, which will comprise a single Batch. NAM will administer each Batch as a single consolidated arbitration with one arbitrator, one set of arbitration fees, and one hearing held by videoconference or in a location decided by the arbitrator for each Batch. If any part of this section is found to be invalid or unenforceable as to a particular claimant or Batch, it will be severed and arbitrated in individual proceedings.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Establishes a batch arbitration procedure for mass filings, requiring NAM to group 25 or more substantially similar claims filed within 90 days into batches of up to 50 for consolidated arbitration proceedings.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Dispute resolution”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Batch%20arbitration.%20If,in%20individual%20proceedings.%20
### governing law disputes — risk unknown
> Severability. If any part of these arbitration terms is found to be illegal or unenforceable, the remainder will remain in effect, except that if a finding of partial illegality or unenforceability would allow class arbitration, class action, or representative action, this entire dispute resolution section will be unenforceable in its entirety.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Establishes a severability clause specific to the arbitration terms, providing that if any part is found unenforceable, the remainder survives, except that the entire dispute resolution section is void if severance would permit class arbitration or representative action.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Dispute resolution”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Severability.%20If%20any,in%20its%20entirety.%20
### governing law disputes — risk unknown
> Assignment. You may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under these Terms and any attempt to do so will be void. We may assign our rights or obligations under these Terms to any affiliate, subsidiary, or successor in interest of any business associated with our Services.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Restricts users from assigning or transferring their rights or obligations under the Terms, while permitting OpenAI to assign its rights to affiliates, subsidiaries, or successors in interest.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “General Terms”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Assignment.%20You%20may,with%20our%20Services.%20
### governing law disputes — risk unknown
> Changes to these Terms or our Services. We are continuously working to develop and improve our Services. We may update these Terms or our Services accordingly from time to time. For example, we may make changes to these Terms or the Services due to:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Establishes OpenAI's right to update the Terms or Services and provides examples of reasons for such changes, setting the procedural context for modifications to the contractual relationship.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “General Terms”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Changes%20to%20these,Services%20due%20to%3A%20
### governing law disputes — risk unknown
> Delay in enforcing these Terms. Our failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver of our right to do so later. Except as provided in the dispute resolution section above, if any portion of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, that portion will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and it will not affect the enforceability of any other terms.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment addresses waiver and severability: it clarifies that failure to enforce a provision is not a permanent waiver of rights, and that an invalid or unenforceable provision will be enforced to the maximum extent possible without affecting the remainder of the Terms, limiting the legal effect of non-enforcement and partial invalidity.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “General Terms”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Delay%20in%20enforcing,any%20other%20terms.%20
### governing law disputes — risk unknown
> Entire agreement. These Terms contain the entire agreement between you and OpenAI regarding the Services and, other than any Service-specific terms, supersedes any prior or contemporaneous agreements between you and OpenAI.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment defines the scope of the entire agreement between the parties, establishing that these Terms constitute the complete and superseding agreement regarding the Services and replacing any prior or contemporaneous agreements, which is an integration clause with definitional and incorporative legal effect.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “General Terms”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Entire%20agreement.%20These,you%20and%20OpenAI.%20
### governing law disputes — risk unknown
> Governing law. California law will govern these Terms except for its conflicts of laws principles. Except as provided in the dispute resolution section above, all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts of San Francisco, California.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment designates California law as the governing law for the Terms and mandates exclusive jurisdiction in federal or state courts in San Francisco, California for all claims, imposing a binding forum-selection and choice-of-law obligation on both parties.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “General Terms”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Governing%20law.%20California,San%20Francisco%2C%20California.%20
### moderation enforcement — risk unknown
> Keep minors safe . Children and teens deserve special protection. Our services are designed to prevent harm and support their well-being, and must never be used to exploit, endanger, or sexualize anyone under 18 years old. We report apparent child sexual abuse material and child endangerment to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. We prohibit use of our services for: child sexual abuse material (CSAM), whether or not any portion is AI generated
grooming of minors
exposing minors to age-inappropriate content, such as graphic self-harm, sexual, or violent content
promoting unhealthy dieting or exercise behavior to minors
shaming or otherwise stigmatizing the body type or appearance of minors
dangerous challenges for minors
underaged sexual or violent roleplay
underaged access to age-restricted goods or activities
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment restricts use of OpenAI services for any content or activity that exploits, endangers, or sexualizes minors, including CSAM and grooming, and discloses an obligation to report apparent CSAM to NCMEC, constituting both a use restriction and a mandatory reporting procedure.
- Tier: All
- Location: Usage Policy › “Usage policies”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies
- Snapshot SHA-256: `ac99512924b1bf6e38a8e71ff0a66948490ac9d1a6f96a9c1b097816003265a0`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies#:~:text=%20Keep%20minors%20safe,goods%20or%20activities%20
### moderation enforcement — risk unknown
> Empower people . People should be able to make decisions about their lives and their communities. So we don’t allow our services to be used to manipulate or deceive people, to interfere with their exercise of human rights, to exploit people’s vulnerabilities, or to interfere with their ability to get an education or access critical services, including any use for: academic dishonesty
deceit, fraud, scams, spam, or impersonation
political campaigning, lobbying, foreign or domestic election interference, or demobilization activities
automation of high-stakes decisions in sensitive areas without human review critical infrastructure
education
housing
employment
financial activities and credit
insurance
legal
medical
essential government services
product safety components
national security
migration
law enforcement
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment prohibits use of OpenAI services to manipulate or deceive people, interfere with human rights, exploit vulnerabilities, or impede access to education and critical services, listing specific forbidden activities including academic dishonesty, fraud, election interference, and automation of high-stakes decisions without appropriate oversight.
- Tier: All
- Location: Usage Policy › “Usage policies”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies
- Snapshot SHA-256: `ac99512924b1bf6e38a8e71ff0a66948490ac9d1a6f96a9c1b097816003265a0`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies#:~:text=%20Empower%20people%20.,migration%20law%20enforcement%20
### moderation enforcement — risk unknown
> 2025-10-29: We've updated our Usage Policies to reflect a universal set of policies across OpenAI products and services.
2025-01-29: We've updated our Universal Policies to clarify prohibitions under applicable laws.
2024-01-10: We've updated our Usage Policies to be clearer and provide more service-specific guidance.
2023-02-15: We’ve combined our use case and content policies into a single set of usage policies, and have provided more specific guidance on what activity we disallow in industries we’ve considered high risk.
2022-11-09: We no longer require you to register your applications with OpenAI. Instead, we'll be using a combination of automated and manual methods to monitor for policy violations.
2022-10-25: Updated App Review process (devs no longer need to wait for approval after submitting as long as they comply with our policies). Moved to an outcomes-based approach and updated Safety Best Practices.
2022-06-07: Refactored into categories of applications and corresponding requirements.
2022-03-09: Refactored into “App Review”.
2022-01-19: Simplified copywriting and article writing/editing guidelines.
2021-11-15: Addition of “Content guidelines” section; changes to bullets on almost always approved uses and disallowed uses; renaming document from “Use case guidelines” to “Usage guidelines”.
2021-08-04: Updated with information related to code generation.
2021-03-12: Added detailed case-by-case requirements; small copy and ordering edits.
2021-02-26: Clarified the impermissibility of Tweet and Instagram generators.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment documents the version history of the Usage Policies with dated amendments, which serves to incorporate and supersede prior versions, defines the temporal scope of each policy iteration, and clarifies what changes were made to operative restrictions and obligations over time.
- Tier: All
- Location: Usage Policy › “Changelog”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies
- Snapshot SHA-256: `ac99512924b1bf6e38a8e71ff0a66948490ac9d1a6f96a9c1b097816003265a0`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies#:~:text=%202025-10-29%3A%20We've%20updated,and%20Instagram%20generators.%20
### moderation enforcement — risk unknown
> We aim for our tools to be used safely and responsibly, while maximizing your control over how you use them. In building our Usage Policies, we keep a few important things in mind.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment introduces the purpose and framing of the Usage Policies, defining OpenAI's intent to enable safe and responsible use while maximizing user control; it establishes the conceptual scope of the policy document that governs enforcement.
- Tier: All
- Location: Usage Policy › “Usage policies”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies
- Snapshot SHA-256: `ac99512924b1bf6e38a8e71ff0a66948490ac9d1a6f96a9c1b097816003265a0`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies#:~:text=%20We%20aim%20for,things%20in%20mind.%20
### moderation enforcement — risk unknown
> We empower users to innovate with AI . We build AI products that maximize helpfulness and freedom, while ensuring safety. Usage Policies are just one way we set clear expectations for the use of our products within a broader safety ecosystem that sets responsible guardrails across our services. You can learn more about our safety approach and our commitment to customizability, transparency, and intellectual freedom to explore, debate, and create with AI.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment defines the philosophy behind the Usage Policies — maximizing helpfulness and freedom while ensuring safety — and cross-references a broader safety ecosystem, clarifying the policy's role in governance and setting expectations that frame enforcement obligations.
- Tier: All
- Location: Usage Policy › “Usage policies”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies
- Snapshot SHA-256: `ac99512924b1bf6e38a8e71ff0a66948490ac9d1a6f96a9c1b097816003265a0`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies#:~:text=%20We%20empower%20users,create%20with%20AI.%20
### moderation enforcement — risk unknown
> Responsible use is a shared priority . We assume the very best of our users. Our terms and policies —including these Usage Policies—set a reasonable bar for acceptable use. Our rules are no substitute for legal requirements, professional duties, or ethical obligations that should influence how people use AI. We hold people accountable for inappropriate use of our services, and breaking or circumventing our rules and safeguards may mean you lose access to our systems or experience other penalties.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment imposes an obligation on users to comply with terms and policies as a baseline for acceptable use, explicitly states that users are held accountable for inappropriate use, and warns that breaking or circumventing rules and safeguards may result in loss of access or other penalties, constituting an enforcement obligation.
- Tier: All
- Location: Usage Policy › “Usage policies”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies
- Snapshot SHA-256: `ac99512924b1bf6e38a8e71ff0a66948490ac9d1a6f96a9c1b097816003265a0`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies#:~:text=%20Responsible%20use%20is,experience%20other%20penalties.%20
### moderation enforcement — risk unknown
> We build with safety first . We monitor and enforce policies with privacy safeguards in place and clear review processes. We give developers practical moderation tools (opens in a new window) and guidance so they can support their end users. We publish what our systems can and can’t do, share research and updates , and provide a simple way to report misuse .
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment describes OpenAI's procedural commitments for policy monitoring and enforcement, including privacy safeguards, review processes, developer moderation tools, transparency publishing, and misuse reporting mechanisms.
- Tier: All
- Location: Usage Policy › “Usage policies”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies
- Snapshot SHA-256: `ac99512924b1bf6e38a8e71ff0a66948490ac9d1a6f96a9c1b097816003265a0`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies#:~:text=%20We%20build%20with,report%20misuse%20.%20
### moderation enforcement — risk unknown
> We update as we learn . People are using our systems in new ways every day, and we update our rules to ensure they are not overly restrictive or to better protect our users. We reserve all rights to withhold access where we reasonably believe it necessary to protect our service or users or anyone else. You can appeal if you think we have made a mistake enforcing policy, and we will work to make things right. If you’d like to keep up with Usage Policies updates, complete this form .
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment asserts OpenAI's reserved right to withhold access where necessary to protect its service or users, establishes a user right to appeal enforcement decisions, and describes a procedure for updating policies — combining a unilateral right of access restriction with a user remedy.
- Tier: All
- Location: Usage Policy › “Usage policies”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies
- Snapshot SHA-256: `ac99512924b1bf6e38a8e71ff0a66948490ac9d1a6f96a9c1b097816003265a0`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies#:~:text=%20We%20update%20as,this%20form%20.%20
### moderation enforcement — risk unknown
> Your use of OpenAI services must follow these Usage Policies:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment imposes a binding obligation on users, stating that their use of OpenAI services must comply with the Usage Policies that follow, making the subsequent restrictions and prohibitions contractually operative.
- Tier: All
- Location: Usage Policy › “Usage policies”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies
- Snapshot SHA-256: `ac99512924b1bf6e38a8e71ff0a66948490ac9d1a6f96a9c1b097816003265a0`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies#:~:text=%20Your%20use%20of,these%20Usage%20Policies%3A%20
### moderation enforcement — risk unknown
> Protect people . Everyone has a right to safety and security. So you cannot use our services for: threats, intimidation, harassment, or defamation
suicide, self-harm, or disordered eating promotion or facilitation
sexual violence or non-consensual intimate content
terrorism or violence, including hate-based violence
weapons development, procurement, or use, including conventional weapons or CBRNE
illicit activities, goods, or services
destruction, compromise, or breach of another’s system or property, including malicious or abusive cyber activity or attempts to infringe on intellectual property rights of others
real money gambling
provision of tailored advice that requires a license, such as legal or medical advice, without appropriate involvement by a licensed professional
unsolicited safety testing
circumventing our safeguards
national security or intelligence purposes without our review and approval
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment enumerates specific prohibited uses of OpenAI services that harm people, including threats, harassment, defamation, self-harm promotion, sexual violence, terrorism, weapons development, illicit activities, and malicious cyber activity, constituting binding use restrictions.
- Tier: All
- Location: Usage Policy › “Usage policies”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies
- Snapshot SHA-256: `ac99512924b1bf6e38a8e71ff0a66948490ac9d1a6f96a9c1b097816003265a0`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies#:~:text=%20Protect%20people%20.,review%20and%20approval%20
### moderation enforcement — risk unknown
> Written claims concerning copyright infringement must include the following information:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Obligates copyright claimants to include specific required information in written copyright infringement claims, establishing the procedural prerequisites for a valid DMCA-style notice.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Attn: General Counsel / Copyright Agent”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Written%20claims%20concerning,the%20following%20information%3A%20
### moderation enforcement — risk unknown
> What you cannot do. You may not use our Services for any illegal, harmful, or abusive activity. For example, you may not:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment introduces a general prohibition against illegal, harmful, or abusive activity when using the Services and signals enumerated examples to follow, establishing the primary use restriction framework.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Using our Services”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20What%20you%20cannot,you%20may%20not%3A%20
### moderation enforcement — risk unknown
> Use our Services in a way that infringes, misappropriates or violates anyone’s rights.
Modify, copy, lease, sell or distribute any of our Services.
Attempt to or assist anyone to reverse engineer, decompile or discover the source code or underlying components of our Services, including our models, algorithms, or systems (except to the extent this restriction is prohibited by applicable law).
Automatically or programmatically extract data or Output (defined below).
Represent that Output was human-generated when it was not.
Interfere with or disrupt our Services, including circumvent any rate limits or restrictions or bypass any protective measures or safety mitigations we put on our Services.
Use Output to develop models that compete with OpenAI.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment enumerates specific prohibited activities including rights infringement, copying or distributing Services, reverse engineering, automated data extraction, misrepresenting AI-generated output as human-generated, and service disruption, constituting detailed use restrictions enforceable against users.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Using our Services”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Use%20our%20Services,compete%20with%20OpenAI.%20
### moderation enforcement — risk unknown
> Termination. You are free to stop using our Services at any time. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our Services or delete your account if we determine:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Grants OpenAI the right to suspend, terminate access, or delete accounts, while also acknowledging the user's right to stop using the services at any time.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Termination and suspension”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Termination.%20You%20are,if%20we%20determine%3A%20
### moderation enforcement — risk unknown
> You breached these Terms or our Usage Policies .
We must do so to comply with the law.
Your use of our Services could cause risk or harm to OpenAI, our users, or anyone else.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Specifies three conditions (breach of Terms/Usage Policies, legal compliance, risk or harm) that trigger OpenAI's right or obligation to suspend or terminate user access.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Termination and suspension”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20You%20breached%20these,or%20anyone%20else.%20
### moderation enforcement — risk unknown
> Appeals. If you believe we have suspended or terminated your account in error, you can file an appeal with us by contacting our Support team (opens in a new window) .
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Provides users with a procedural remedy to appeal account suspension or termination decisions by contacting the Support team, creating an administrative recourse mechanism.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Termination and suspension”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Appeals.%20If%20you,new%20window)%20.%20
### moderation enforcement — risk unknown
> If you believe that your intellectual property rights have been infringed, please send notice to the address below or fill out this form . We may delete or disable content that we believe violates these Terms or is alleged to be infringing and will terminate accounts of repeat infringers where appropriate.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Establishes the procedure for submitting intellectual property infringement notices, and grants OpenAI the right to delete or disable infringing content and terminate repeat infringers' accounts.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Copyright complaints”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20If%20you%20believe,infringers%20where%20appropriate.%20
### moderation enforcement — risk unknown
> A physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest
A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed upon
A description of where the allegedly infringing material is located on our site so we can find it
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Specifies the required elements of a copyright infringement notice including authorized signature, description of copyrighted work, and identification of infringing material location, establishing procedural requirements for valid claims.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Attn: General Counsel / Copyright Agent”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20A%20physical%20or,can%20find%20it%20
### moderation enforcement — risk unknown
> A statement by you that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
A statement by you that the above information in your notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Obligates the claimant to include a good-faith belief statement and a perjury-penalty accuracy statement in the copyright infringement notice, establishing legal accountability for the notice's contents.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Your address, telephone number, and e-mail address”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20A%20statement%20by,copyright%20owner%E2%80%99s%20behalf%20
### moderation enforcement — risk unknown
> Changes to the law or regulatory requirements.
Security or safety reasons.
Circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
Changes we make in the usual course of developing our Services.
To adapt to new technologies.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment lists the permissible grounds (legal/regulatory changes, security, force majeure, product development, new technologies) that justify modifications to the Terms, functioning as exceptions that excuse OpenAI from standard change-notification obligations.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “General Terms”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Changes%20to%20the,to%20new%20technologies.%20
### tier differences — risk unknown
> Our Business Terms govern use of ChatGPT Enterprise, our APIs, and our other services for businesses and developers.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment distinguishes business/developer services (ChatGPT Enterprise, APIs) from individual services and incorporates Business Terms by reference, defining the scope boundary between consumer and enterprise tiers.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Effective: January 1, 2026 ( Previous version )”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Our%20Business%20Terms%E2%81%A0,businesses%20and%20developers.%20
### tier differences — risk unknown
> Billing. If you purchase any Services, you will provide complete and accurate billing information, including a valid payment method. For paid subscriptions, we will automatically charge your payment method on each agreed-upon periodic renewal until you cancel. You’re responsible for all applicable taxes, and we’ll charge tax when required. If your payment cannot be completed, we may downgrade your account or suspend your access to our Services until payment is received.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment imposes billing obligations on paid users (accurate payment information, automatic periodic charges, tax responsibility) and establishes OpenAI's right to downgrade or suspend accounts for non-payment, creating enforceable financial obligations tied to paid service tiers.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Paid accounts”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Billing.%20If%20you,payment%20is%20received.%20
### tier differences — risk unknown
> Service credits. You can pay for some Services in advance by purchasing service credits. All service credits are subject to our Service Credit Terms .
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment defines the option to purchase service credits in advance and incorporates the Service Credit Terms by reference, governing a specific paid-tier payment mechanism.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Paid accounts”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Service%20credits.%20You,Terms%E2%81%A0%20%E2%81%A0%20.%20
### tier differences — risk unknown
> Cancellation. You can cancel (opens in a new window) your paid subscription at any time. Payments are non-refundable, except where required by law. These Terms do not override any mandatory local laws regarding your cancellation rights.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment grants users the right to cancel paid subscriptions at any time, states that payments are generally non-refundable except as required by law, and preserves mandatory local cancellation rights, balancing platform cancellation policy against applicable consumer protection laws.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Paid accounts”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Cancellation.%20You%20can,your%20cancellation%20rights.%20
### tier differences — risk unknown
> Changes. We may change our prices from time to time. If we increase our subscription prices, we will give you at least 30 days’ notice and any price increase will take effect on your next renewal so that you can cancel if you do not agree to the price increase.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment establishes OpenAI's right to change prices and imposes a procedural obligation to provide at least 30 days' notice before subscription price increases, with price changes taking effect at the next renewal cycle, giving users an opportunity to cancel before being bound by new pricing.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Paid accounts”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20Changes.%20We%20may,the%20price%20increase.%20
### tier differences — risk unknown
> We will give you at least 30 days advance notice of changes to these Terms that materially adversely impact you either via email or an in-product notification. All other changes will be effective as soon as we post them to our website. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using our Services.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment establishes the procedure for notifying users of material adverse changes (30 days advance notice via email or in-product notification), the effective date of other changes, and the consequence of non-acceptance (cessation of service use), creating a binding notice-and-acceptance mechanism.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “General Terms”
- Source: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Snapshot SHA-256: `8723dc661c7b368af58307cefec344bc56f066add527e7c4c59aad500891b8be`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use#:~:text=%20We%20will%20give,using%20our%20Services.%20
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# GRC Risk Assessment — DeepSeek Chat
- Platform: **DeepSeek Chat** (deepseek-chat)
- Headline risk rating: **HIGH**
- Website: https://chat.deepseek.com
- Generated: 2026-06-14T10:33:40.962Z
- Findings (verified, published): **287**
> Every assertion is anchored to a verbatim quote with a SHA-256 snapshot hash and a Wayback archive URL for independent verification. Informational only; not legal advice.
## Control crosswalk (NIST AI RMF 1.0 + ISO/IEC 42001)
| Surface | Risk | Confidence | NIST AI RMF | ISO/IEC 42001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| training use | high | high | MAP-2.3 / MEASURE-2.6 (data provenance & training use) | ISO 42001 A.7.4 (data for AI systems) |
| training use | medium | low | MAP-2.3 / MEASURE-2.6 (data provenance & training use) | ISO 42001 A.7.4 (data for AI systems) |
| training use | medium | low | MAP-2.3 / MEASURE-2.6 (data provenance & training use) | ISO 42001 A.7.4 (data for AI systems) |
| training use | medium | high | MAP-2.3 / MEASURE-2.6 (data provenance & training use) | ISO 42001 A.7.4 (data for AI systems) |
| training use | ambiguous | low | MAP-2.3 / MEASURE-2.6 (data provenance & training use) | ISO 42001 A.7.4 (data for AI systems) |
| training use | unknown | high | MAP-2.3 / MEASURE-2.6 (data provenance & training use) | ISO 42001 A.7.4 (data for AI systems) |
| training use | unknown | high | MAP-2.3 / MEASURE-2.6 (data provenance & training use) | ISO 42001 A.7.4 (data for AI systems) |
| training use | unknown | high | MAP-2.3 / MEASURE-2.6 (data provenance & training use) | ISO 42001 A.7.4 (data for AI systems) |
| training use | unknown | high | MAP-2.3 / MEASURE-2.6 (data provenance & training use) | ISO 42001 A.7.4 (data for AI systems) |
| training use | unknown | high | MAP-2.3 / MEASURE-2.6 (data provenance & training use) | ISO 42001 A.7.4 (data for AI systems) |
| training use | unknown | high | MAP-2.3 / MEASURE-2.6 (data provenance & training use) | ISO 42001 A.7.4 (data for AI systems) |
| training use | unknown | high | MAP-2.3 / MEASURE-2.6 (data provenance & training use) | ISO 42001 A.7.4 (data for AI systems) |
| training use | unknown | high | MAP-2.3 / MEASURE-2.6 (data provenance & training use) | ISO 42001 A.7.4 (data for AI systems) |
| training use | unknown | high | MAP-2.3 / MEASURE-2.6 (data provenance & training use) | ISO 42001 A.7.4 (data for AI systems) |
| prompt ownership | medium | medium | MAP-2.3 (input data rights) | ISO 42001 A.7.2 (data acquisition) |
| prompt ownership | medium | medium | MAP-2.3 (input data rights) | ISO 42001 A.7.2 (data acquisition) |
| prompt ownership | unknown | high | MAP-2.3 (input data rights) | ISO 42001 A.7.2 (data acquisition) |
| prompt ownership | unknown | high | MAP-2.3 (input data rights) | ISO 42001 A.7.2 (data acquisition) |
| prompt ownership | unknown | high | MAP-2.3 (input data rights) | ISO 42001 A.7.2 (data acquisition) |
| prompt ownership | unknown | high | MAP-2.3 (input data rights) | ISO 42001 A.7.2 (data acquisition) |
| output ownership | high | low | MAP-1.1 (IP & output rights) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (AI policy / IP) |
| output ownership | unknown | high | MAP-1.1 (IP & output rights) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (AI policy / IP) |
| output ownership | unknown | high | MAP-1.1 (IP & output rights) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (AI policy / IP) |
| output ownership | unknown | high | MAP-1.1 (IP & output rights) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (AI policy / IP) |
| output ownership | unknown | high | MAP-1.1 (IP & output rights) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (AI policy / IP) |
| commercial use | medium | low | MANAGE-1.3 (use limitations) | ISO 42001 A.9.2 (intended use) |
| commercial use | low | high | MANAGE-1.3 (use limitations) | ISO 42001 A.9.2 (intended use) |
| commercial use | unknown | high | MANAGE-1.3 (use limitations) | ISO 42001 A.9.2 (intended use) |
| commercial use | unknown | high | MANAGE-1.3 (use limitations) | ISO 42001 A.9.2 (intended use) |
| commercial use | unknown | high | MANAGE-1.3 (use limitations) | ISO 42001 A.9.2 (intended use) |
| commercial use | unknown | high | MANAGE-1.3 (use limitations) | ISO 42001 A.9.2 (intended use) |
| privacy data use | medium | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | medium | medium | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | medium | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | medium | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | medium | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | medium | low | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | low | medium | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | low | medium | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | low | medium | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | ambiguous | low | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | medium | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | medium | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | medium | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | medium | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | low | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | low | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| privacy data use | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.10 (privacy risk) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (privacy) |
| data retention | medium | medium | MANAGE-2.2 (data lifecycle) | ISO 42001 A.7.6 (data lifecycle) |
| data retention | medium | high | MANAGE-2.2 (data lifecycle) | ISO 42001 A.7.6 (data lifecycle) |
| data retention | low | high | MANAGE-2.2 (data lifecycle) | ISO 42001 A.7.6 (data lifecycle) |
| data retention | ambiguous | low | MANAGE-2.2 (data lifecycle) | ISO 42001 A.7.6 (data lifecycle) |
| data retention | unknown | high | MANAGE-2.2 (data lifecycle) | ISO 42001 A.7.6 (data lifecycle) |
| data retention | unknown | high | MANAGE-2.2 (data lifecycle) | ISO 42001 A.7.6 (data lifecycle) |
| data retention | unknown | high | MANAGE-2.2 (data lifecycle) | ISO 42001 A.7.6 (data lifecycle) |
| data retention | unknown | high | MANAGE-2.2 (data lifecycle) | ISO 42001 A.7.6 (data lifecycle) |
| data retention | unknown | high | MANAGE-2.2 (data lifecycle) | ISO 42001 A.7.6 (data lifecycle) |
| data retention | unknown | medium | MANAGE-2.2 (data lifecycle) | ISO 42001 A.7.6 (data lifecycle) |
| data retention | unknown | high | MANAGE-2.2 (data lifecycle) | ISO 42001 A.7.6 (data lifecycle) |
| data retention | unknown | high | MANAGE-2.2 (data lifecycle) | ISO 42001 A.7.6 (data lifecycle) |
| data retention | unknown | high | MANAGE-2.2 (data lifecycle) | ISO 42001 A.7.6 (data lifecycle) |
| data retention | unknown | high | MANAGE-2.2 (data lifecycle) | ISO 42001 A.7.6 (data lifecycle) |
| data retention | unknown | medium | MANAGE-2.2 (data lifecycle) | ISO 42001 A.7.6 (data lifecycle) |
| data retention | unknown | high | MANAGE-2.2 (data lifecycle) | ISO 42001 A.7.6 (data lifecycle) |
| subprocessors data sharing | high | medium | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | high | medium | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | high | medium | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | medium | medium | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| subprocessors data sharing | unknown | high | MAP-4.1 (third-party/supply-chain) | ISO 42001 A.10.2 (third parties) |
| audit rights dpa residency | high | medium | GOVERN-2.1 (accountability, audit) | ISO 42001 A.6.2 (internal audit) |
| audit rights dpa residency | high | high | GOVERN-2.1 (accountability, audit) | ISO 42001 A.6.2 (internal audit) |
| audit rights dpa residency | low | high | GOVERN-2.1 (accountability, audit) | ISO 42001 A.6.2 (internal audit) |
| audit rights dpa residency | unknown | high | GOVERN-2.1 (accountability, audit) | ISO 42001 A.6.2 (internal audit) |
| audit rights dpa residency | unknown | high | GOVERN-2.1 (accountability, audit) | ISO 42001 A.6.2 (internal audit) |
| audit rights dpa residency | unknown | high | GOVERN-2.1 (accountability, audit) | ISO 42001 A.6.2 (internal audit) |
| audit rights dpa residency | unknown | medium | GOVERN-2.1 (accountability, audit) | ISO 42001 A.6.2 (internal audit) |
| audit rights dpa residency | unknown | medium | GOVERN-2.1 (accountability, audit) | ISO 42001 A.6.2 (internal audit) |
| audit rights dpa residency | unknown | high | GOVERN-2.1 (accountability, audit) | ISO 42001 A.6.2 (internal audit) |
| audit rights dpa residency | unknown | high | GOVERN-2.1 (accountability, audit) | ISO 42001 A.6.2 (internal audit) |
| audit rights dpa residency | unknown | high | GOVERN-2.1 (accountability, audit) | ISO 42001 A.6.2 (internal audit) |
| audit rights dpa residency | unknown | high | GOVERN-2.1 (accountability, audit) | ISO 42001 A.6.2 (internal audit) |
| audit rights dpa residency | unknown | high | GOVERN-2.1 (accountability, audit) | ISO 42001 A.6.2 (internal audit) |
| audit rights dpa residency | unknown | high | GOVERN-2.1 (accountability, audit) | ISO 42001 A.6.2 (internal audit) |
| audit rights dpa residency | unknown | high | GOVERN-2.1 (accountability, audit) | ISO 42001 A.6.2 (internal audit) |
| audit rights dpa residency | unknown | high | GOVERN-2.1 (accountability, audit) | ISO 42001 A.6.2 (internal audit) |
| audit rights dpa residency | unknown | medium | GOVERN-2.1 (accountability, audit) | ISO 42001 A.6.2 (internal audit) |
| audit rights dpa residency | unknown | medium | GOVERN-2.1 (accountability, audit) | ISO 42001 A.6.2 (internal audit) |
| audit rights dpa residency | unknown | medium | GOVERN-2.1 (accountability, audit) | ISO 42001 A.6.2 (internal audit) |
| audit rights dpa residency | unknown | medium | GOVERN-2.1 (accountability, audit) | ISO 42001 A.6.2 (internal audit) |
| indemnity liability | high | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | high | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | high | medium | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | medium | medium | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | medium | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| indemnity liability | unknown | high | GOVERN-6.1 (liability allocation) | ISO 42001 A.9.4 (responsibilities) |
| confidentiality | unknown | high | MEASURE-2.7 (confidentiality) | ISO 42001 A.7.5 (information handling) |
| governing law disputes | high | high | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| governing law disputes | high | high | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| governing law disputes | high | high | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| governing law disputes | unknown | low | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| governing law disputes | unknown | high | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| governing law disputes | unknown | high | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| governing law disputes | ambiguous | low | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| governing law disputes | unknown | high | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| governing law disputes | unknown | high | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| governing law disputes | unknown | high | GOVERN-1.1 (legal/regulatory) | ISO 42001 A.5.2 (legal context) |
| moderation enforcement | high | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | high | medium | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | medium | medium | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | medium | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | medium | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | medium | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| moderation enforcement | unknown | high | MANAGE-4.1 (enforcement) | ISO 42001 A.9.3 (operation controls) |
| tier differences | medium | low | MAP-3.4 (context of use by tier) | ISO 42001 A.9.2 (intended use) |
| tier differences | unknown | high | MAP-3.4 (context of use by tier) | ISO 42001 A.9.2 (intended use) |
| tier differences | unknown | high | MAP-3.4 (context of use by tier) | ISO 42001 A.9.2 (intended use) |
## Evidence (verbatim, with provenance)
### training use — risk high
> To improve and develop the Services and to train and improve our
technology, such as our machine learning models and algorithms.
Including by monitoring interactions and usage across your devices,
analyzing how people are using it, and training and improving our
technology.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This is an explicit statement that user-provided content and behavioral data are used for model training. No tier-based exemption or opt-out mechanism is referenced here, meaning all users are subject to this use.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=To%20improve%20and%20develop,and%20improving%20our%20technology.
### training use — risk medium
> the right to opt-out of using your Personal Data for training our
models or optimizing our technologies.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): The framing as an opt-out right implies that user personal data (including inputs/outputs) is used for model training by default unless the user takes action to stop it. This is a material risk for users who do not notice or exercise the opt-out.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=the%20right%20to%20opt-out,or%20optimizing%20our%20technologies.
### training use — risk medium
> We may obtain publicly available Personal Data via online sources to
train our models and provide Services.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): While this refers to third-party public data rather than direct user submissions, it signals a broad data-gathering posture for model training that may sweep in user-published content (e.g., shared Dialogue URLs).
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=We%20may%20obtain%20publicly,models%20and%20provide%20Services.
### training use — risk medium
> Under the premise of secure encryption technology processing, strict
de-identification rendering, and irreversibility to identify specific
individuals, we may, to a minimal extent, use Inputs and Outputs to
provide, maintain, operate, develop or improve the Services or the
underlying technologies supporting the Services. If you refuse to allow
us to process the data in the manner described above, you can opt out by
turning off "Improve the model for everyone"
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Default training use applies unless users actively opt out. The 'minimal extent' and de-identification conditions are qualitatively described but not defined with measurable standards, leaving risk ambiguous. Opt-out mechanism exists but requires affirmative user action.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 4.3
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=Under%20the%20premise%20of,the%20model%20for%20everyone%22
### training use — risk ambiguous
> These models can predict the next token
by encoding and computing the input information (including text, images,
files, and more), thereby possessing text generation and conversational
abilities. T
- Interpretation (disclaimed): No explicit training-use clause is present in this excerpt. The reference to a separate 'Model Mechanism and Training Methods' document suggests training rules may exist elsewhere but are not captured here, creating a gap in user notice within the Terms themselves.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 1.2
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=These%20models%20can%20predict,and%20conversational%20abilities.%20T
### training use — risk unknown
> 4.3 Under the premise of secure encryption technology processing, strict
de-identification rendering, and irreversibility to identify specific
individuals, we may, to a minimal extent, use Inputs and Outputs to
provide, maintain, operate, develop or improve the Services or the
underlying technologies supporting the Services. If you refuse to allow
us to process the data in the manner described above, you can opt out by
turning off "Improve the model for everyone".
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment permits DeepSeek to use Inputs and Outputs to maintain, operate, develop, or improve the Services and underlying technologies, subject to de-identification and encryption, with an opt-out mechanism via a platform setting.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 4.3
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%204.3%20Under%20the,the%20model%20for%20everyone%22.
### training use — risk unknown
> 5.5 We have published the " Model Principles and Training Methods Explanation " to clarify the foundation model's training process and content
generation mechanisms, helping you understand AI technology and guard
against various risks that may arise from misuse or improper use.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment incorporates by reference DeepSeek's 'Model Principles and Training Methods Explanation' document, which clarifies the foundation model's training process and content generation mechanisms.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 5.5
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%205.5%20We%20have,misuse%20or%20improper%20use.
### training use — risk unknown
> train our models and provide Services.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Explicitly states that publicly available Personal Data obtained via online sources is used to train models and provide Services, granting the platform a permissive right to use such data for model training.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=train%20our%20models%20and%20provide%20Services.
### training use — risk unknown
> - To improve and develop the Services and to train and improve our
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Grants the platform permission to use Personal Data to improve and develop Services and to train and improve technology including machine learning models and algorithms.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20To%20improve%20and,train%20and%20improve%20our
### training use — risk unknown
> technology, such as our machine learning models and algorithms.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continues the statement permitting use of Personal Data for improving machine learning models and algorithms, reinforcing the training-use permission.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=technology%2C%20such%20as%20our,learning%20models%20and%20algorithms.
### training use — risk unknown
> analyzing how people are using it, and training and improving our
technology.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Further details training use to include analyzing how people use the Services and improving technology through that analysis, broadening the scope of the training-use permission.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=analyzing%20how%20people%20are,and%20improving%20our%20technology.
### training use — risk unknown
> - the right to opt-out of using your Personal Data for training our
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment grants users the right to opt-out of having their Personal Data used for training models or optimizing technologies, establishing a user right against a specific data processing activity.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20the%20right%20to,Data%20for%20training%20our
### training use — risk unknown
> models or optimizing our technologies.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continuation of segment 120, completing the description of the opt-out right regarding model training and technology optimization, forming part of the same operative clause.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=models%20or%20optimizing%20our%20technologies.
### training use — risk unknown
> | To improve and develop the Services and to train and improve our
technology, such as our machine learning models and algorithms.
Including by monitoring interactions and usage across your
devices, analyzing how people are using it, and training and
improving our technology. | Account Personal Data
User Input
Personal
Data When You Contact Us
Device and Network Personal Data
Log Personal Data
Location Personal Data
Cookies | Our legitimate interests to identify and resolve issues with the
Platform and to improve the Platform; and to conduct research and
protect Personal Data through aggregation or anonymization,
consistent with data minimization and privacy by design
principles.
Your consent when we
ask for it to process your Personal Data for a specific purpose to
provide services. |
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Table row defining the legal basis of legitimate interests for processing Personal Data to improve services and train machine learning models and algorithms, establishing the lawful basis for training-related data use under EEA/UK law.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=%7C%20To%20improve%20and,purpose%20to%3Cbr%3Eprovide%20services.%20%7C
### prompt ownership — risk medium
> By submitting Inputs to our Services, you
represent and warrant that you have all rights, licenses, and
permissions that are necessary for us to process the Inputs under our
Terms. Y
- Interpretation (disclaimed): By warranting the right for DeepSeek to 'process' inputs, users effectively grant a processing license. If inputs contain third-party content without sufficient rights, the user bears full liability.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 4.1
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=By%20submitting%20Inputs%20to,under%20our%20Terms.%20Y
### prompt ownership — risk medium
> we grant you
a revocable, non-transferable, and non-exclusive right to legally use
this product and related services. All other rights not expressly
authorized by these Terms are reserved by DeepSeek, and before
exercising such rights, you must obtain written permission from
DeepSeek.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): The broad reservation of all non-expressly-granted rights, combined with no explicit statement that users retain ownership of their inputs, creates ambiguity about whether DeepSeek claims any license or rights over user-submitted prompts.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.1
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=we%20grant%20you%20a,written%20permission%20from%20DeepSeek.
### prompt ownership — risk unknown
> 4.1 You are responsible for all Inputs you submit to our Services and
corresponding Outputs. By submitting Inputs to our Services, you
represent and warrant that you have all rights, licenses, and
permissions that are necessary for us to process the Inputs under our
Terms. You also represent and warrant that your submitting Inputs to us
and corresponding Outputs will not violate our Terms, or any laws or
regulations applicable to those Inputs and Outputs.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment imposes obligations on users to be responsible for all Inputs and Outputs, requires representation and warranty that users hold all necessary rights and licenses for DeepSeek to process Inputs, and warrants that Inputs and Outputs will not violate applicable law or the Terms, establishing user responsibility and licensing obligations for submitted content.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 4.1
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%204.1%20You%20are,those%20Inputs%20and%20Outputs.
### prompt ownership — risk unknown
> 6.1 DeepSeek is the developer and operator of this service and holds all
rights within the scope permitted by laws and regulations in this
service (including but not limited to software, technology, programs,
code, model weights and parameters, user interfaces, web pages, text,
graphics, layout designs, trademarks, electronic documents, etc.),
including but not limited to copyrights, trademark rights, patent
rights, and other intellectual property rights. However, this excludes
rights that relevant rights holders are entitled to under legal
provisions or the terms of this agreement (such as Inputs and Outputs).
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment defines the scope of DeepSeek's intellectual property rights in the Service, including software, code, model weights and parameters, trademarks, and other assets, establishing ownership rights reserved by DeepSeek.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 6.1
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%206.1%20DeepSeek%20is,as%20Inputs%20and%20Outputs).
### prompt ownership — risk unknown
> - **User Input.** When
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Introduces the 'User Input' category, labeling and beginning to define the data elements comprising user-submitted prompts and inputs to the model.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20**User%20Input.**%20When
### prompt ownership — risk unknown
> you use our Services, we may collect your text input, voice input,
prompt, uploaded files, photos, feedback, chat history, or other
content that you provide to our model and Services (“Prompts” or
“Inputs”). We generate responses (“Outputs”) based on your Inputs.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Defines 'Prompts'/'Inputs' and 'Outputs,' establishes DeepSeek's obligation to collect text, voice, files, photos, feedback, and chat history submitted by users, and acknowledges the model generates responses from those inputs — directly relevant to prompt and output ownership and data use.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=you%20use%20our%20Services%2C,based%20on%20your%20Inputs.
### output ownership — risk high
> we grant you
a revocable, non-transferable, and non-exclusive right to legally use
this product and related services. All other rights not expressly
authorized by these Terms are reserved by DeepSeek, and before
exercising such rights, you must obtain written permission from
DeepSeek.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Absence of an explicit output ownership assignment, paired with a sweeping rights reservation clause, means the ownership of AI-generated outputs is legally ambiguous. Users only receive a revocable, non-transferable, non-exclusive use right, which is materially weaker than ownership.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.1
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=we%20grant%20you%20a,written%20permission%20from%20DeepSeek.
### output ownership — risk unknown
> 5.1
Any and all Outputs provided by this Service are generated by the
foundation model and shall not constitute DeepSeek's legal declaration
of intent , nor shall the Outputs represent DeepSeek's views or opinions in any
event. If any Output references any third-party products or services,
this does not mean that DeepSeek endorses that Output.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment disclaims that Outputs constitute DeepSeek's legal declarations of intent, views, or opinions, and that references to third-party products do not represent endorsement, limiting DeepSeek's legal accountability for generated content.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 5.1
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%205.1%20Any%20and,DeepSeek%20endorses%20that%20Output.
### output ownership — risk unknown
> 4.2 Subject to applicable law and our Terms, you have the following
rights regarding the Inputs and Outputs of the Services: (1) You retain
any rights, title, and interests—if any—in the Inputs you submit; (2) We
assign any rights, title, and interests—if any—in the Outputs of the
Services to you. Due to the nature of our Services and artificial
intelligence generally, Outputs may not be unique and other users may
receive similar Outputs from our Services. Our assignment above does not
extend to other users’ Outputs. (3) You may apply the Inputs and Outputs
of the Services to a wide range of use cases, including personal use,
academic research, derivative product development, training other models
(such as model distillation), etc., as long as such usage is legal and
adhere to these Terms.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment grants users retained rights in their Inputs and assigns DeepSeek's rights in Outputs to users, while clarifying the assignment does not extend to other users' Outputs — establishing ownership rights for both inputs and outputs.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 4.2
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%204.2%20Subject%20to,adhere%20to%20these%20Terms.
### output ownership — risk unknown
> reading a user’s request and, in response, predicting the words most
likely to appear next. In some cases, the words most likely to appear
next may not be the most factually accurate.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continues the disclaimer noting that predicted words may not be factually accurate, establishing the factual basis for the disclaimer of reliance on model output accuracy.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=reading%20a%20user%E2%80%99s%20request,the%20most%20factually%20accurate.
### output ownership — risk unknown
> **For this reason, you should not rely on the factual accuracy of**
**Output from our models. If you notice that Output contains factually**
**inaccurate Personal Data about you and you would like to request a**
**correction or removal of the Personal Data, you can submit these**
**requests through**
**[privacy@deepseek.com](mailto:privacy@deepseek.com) and**
**we will consider your request based on applicable law and the**
**technical capabilities of our models.**
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Explicitly disclaims that users should not rely on the factual accuracy of model output, and provides a procedure for requesting correction or removal of inaccurate Personal Data, combining a liability disclaimer with a user remedy procedure.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=**For%20this%20reason%2C%20you,capabilities%20of%20our%20models.**
### commercial use — risk medium
> If you publish or
disseminate outputs generated by the Services, you must: (1) proactively
verify the authenticity and accuracy of the output content to avoid
spreading false information; (2) clearly indicate that the output
content is generated by artificial intelligence, to alert the public to
the synthetic nature of the content; (3) avoid publishing and
disseminating any output content that violates the usage specifications
of these Term
- Interpretation (disclaimed): The clause imposes mandatory disclosure and accuracy-verification obligations on any publication/dissemination of outputs, which directly affects commercial exploitation. These conditions apply universally and non-compliance risks breach of terms.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.1
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=If%20you%20publish%20or,specifications%20of%20these%20Term
### commercial use — risk low
> You may apply the Inputs and Outputs
of the Services to a wide range of use cases, including personal use,
academic research, derivative product development, training other models
(such as model distillation), etc., as long as such usage is legal and
adhere to these Terms.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): DeepSeek expressly permits a wide range of uses including commercial and derivative use. The caveat that use must be 'legal and adhere to these Terms' is a standard but meaningful limitation.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 4.2
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=You%20may%20apply%20the,to%20these%20Terms.%20
### commercial use — risk unknown
> 3.1 You fully understand and agree that, under these Terms, we grant you
a revocable, non-transferable, and non-exclusive right to legally use
this product and related services. All other rights not expressly
authorized by these Terms are reserved by DeepSeek, and before
exercising such rights, you must obtain written permission from
DeepSeek. Additionally, DeepSeek's failure to exercise any of these
rights does not constitute a waiver of those rights. If you publish or
disseminate outputs generated by the Services, you must: (1) proactively
verify the authenticity and accuracy of the output content to avoid
spreading false information; (2) clearly indicate that the output
content is generated by artificial intelligence, to alert the public to
the synthetic nature of the content; (3) avoid publishing and
disseminating any output content that violates the usage specifications
of these Terms.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Grants users a revocable, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to use the Services, reserves all other rights to DeepSeek, requires written permission for unlicensed rights, clarifies non-waiver, and imposes obligations on users publishing outputs to verify accuracy and comply with laws — establishing the scope of the usage license and its conditions.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.1
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%203.1%20You%20fully,specifications%20of%20these%20Terms.
### commercial use — risk unknown
> (4) Without DeepSeek's authorization, copying, transferring, leasing,
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This restriction prohibits copying, transferring, leasing, lending, selling, or sub-licensing the Services or any part thereof without DeepSeek's authorization, limiting unauthorized commercial exploitation of the platform.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.6
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%20(4)%20Without%20DeepSeek's%20authorization%2C%20copying%2C%20transferring%2C%20leasing%2C
### commercial use — risk unknown
> lending, selling, or sub-licensing the entire or part of the Services.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continuation of segment 74, completing the enumeration of prohibited commercial activities (sub-licensing the entire or part of the Services) without authorization.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.6
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%20lending%2C%20selling%2C%20or,part%20of%20the%20Services.
### commercial use — risk unknown
> service-related messages or commercial messages.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Includes sending commercial messages as a permitted use of Personal Data alongside service-related communications, establishing a commercial use permission.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=service-related%20messages%20or%20commercial%20messages.
### privacy data use — risk medium
> We automatically collect Personal Data about your approximate
location based on IP address (1) for security reasons, for example to
protect your account by detecting unusual login activity; (2) to
respond to your inquiries related to your location (e.g., when you
ask, "What's the weather like in my city?" or "Please recommend local
cuisines in my city"). We will not obtain your precise geolocation
information through other means without your explicit consent.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): The carve-out for 'other means' still permits IP geolocation without consent, which can be sufficiently precise for many jurisdictions' regulatory frameworks. The clause does not restrict secondary uses of location data.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=We%20automatically%20collect%20Personal,without%20your%20explicit%20consent.
### privacy data use — risk medium
> We collect Personal Data that you provide when you set up an account,
such as your date of birth (where applicable), username (where
applicable), email address and/or telephone number, and password.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Routine account data collection; risk is low in isolation but material when combined with the broad sharing and training use provisions elsewhere in the policy.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=We%20collect%20Personal%20Data,telephone%20number%2C%20and%20password.
### privacy data use — risk medium
> The Services are not designed or intended to process sensitive Personal
Data (e.g., personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, religious
beliefs, health, sexuality, citizenship, immigration status, genetic or
biometric data, personal data of children, precise geolocation or
criminal membership).
**We do not ask for, and you should not provide sensitive Personal Data**
**to the Services,** **whether about yourself or other individuals*
- Interpretation (disclaimed): The disclaimer shifts risk to the user. If sensitive data is submitted (e.g., in a medical query), the platform does not commit to special handling or deletion — it simply says users 'should not' provide it.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=The%20Services%20are%20not,yourself%20or%20other%20individuals*
### privacy data use — risk medium
> The security of your Personal Data is important to us. We maintain
commercially reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security
measures that are designed to protect your Personal Data from
unauthorized access, theft, disclosure, modification, or loss. We
regularly review our security measures to consider available new
technology and methods. However, no Internet or email transmission is
ever fully secure or error free. In particular, emails sent to or from
us may not be secure.
**Therefore, you should take special care in deciding what Personal**
**Data you send to us via the Services or email. In addition, we are**
**not responsible for circumvention of any privacy settings or**
**security measures contained on the Services, or third-party**
**websites.**
- Interpretation (disclaimed): The disclaimer of responsibility for security circumvention is a standard but notable liability-limiting clause. Combined with 'commercially reasonable' (rather than 'industry-leading') security standard, this reduces platform accountability for data breaches.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=The%20security%20of%20your,Services%2C%20or%20third-party**%20**websites.**
### privacy data use — risk medium
> interest unless we can demonstrate
compelling legitimate grounds which may override your right. If you
object to such processing, we ask you to state the grounds of your
objection in order for us to examine the processing of your Personal
Data and to balance our legitimate interest in processing and your
objection to this processing;
- Interpretation (disclaimed): GDPR Article 21 permits controllers to override objections to legitimate-interest-based processing by demonstrating compelling legitimate grounds. While legally standard, this clause means user objections are not absolute and the platform retains discretion to continue processing after a balancing exercise.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=interest%20unless%20we%20can,objection%20to%20this%20processing%3B
### privacy data use — risk medium
> Under the premise of secure encryption technology processing, strict
de-identification rendering, and irreversibility to identify specific
individuals, we may, to a minimal extent, use Inputs and Outputs to
provide, maintain, operate, develop or improve the Services or the
underlying technologies supporting the Services.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): The clause describes how personal data in inputs is handled — via de-identification and encryption — before use. However, the adequacy of these measures under GDPR or other privacy frameworks cannot be verified from the document alone.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 4.3
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=Under%20the%20premise%20of,supporting%20the%20Services.%20
### privacy data use — risk low
> NOTE WE DO NOT ENGAGE IN TARGETED
ADVERTISING, “SELL” PERSONAL DATA OR USE PERSONAL DATA FOR “PROFILING”
OR OTHERWISE ENGAGE IN AUTOMATED PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA TO MAKE
DECISIONS THAT COULD HAVE LEGAL OR SIMILARLY SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON YOU
OR OTHERS.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This explicit statement reduces risks associated with data brokering, ad-targeting, and automated decision-making under GDPR/CCPA and similar frameworks. However, it is a self-attestation with no third-party verification.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=NOTE%20WE%20DO%20NOT,ON%20YOU%20OR%20OTHERS.
### privacy data use — risk low
> You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of
your Personal Data where (a) you are challenging the accuracy of the
Personal Data, (b) the Personal Data has been unlawfully processed,
but you are opposing the deletion of that Personal Data, (c) where you
need the Personal Data to be retained for the pursuit or defense of a
legal claim, or (d) you have objected to the processing and you are
awaiting the outcome of that objection request.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This clause enumerates the four standard grounds under GDPR Article 18 for requesting restriction of processing. It is a data-subject-rights disclosure rather than a data-use grant, and presents low risk to users.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=You%20have%20the%20right,of%20that%20objection%20request.
### privacy data use — risk low
> You may choose not to provide some of the
Personal Data fields, but this may affect the Services you are able to
use from us.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This is a standard GDPR-compliant disclosure about the consequences of not providing data, but it implicitly acknowledges that some data collection is not strictly necessary for all service functions.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=You%20may%20choose%20not,to%20use%20from%20us.
### privacy data use — risk ambiguous
> For detailed rules on how we collect, protect, and use personal
information, please carefully read the
DeepSeek Privacy Policy
- Interpretation (disclaimed): The Terms disclaim detailed privacy governance by incorporating by reference a separate Privacy Policy. This means the operative data-use rules are not visible in this document, and users must locate and review that separate policy.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “DeepSeek products and services are owned and operated by Hangzhou”
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=For%20detailed%20rules%20on,the%20DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> 1.6 Users may also share the Inputs and Outputs information (together
referred to as "Dialogues") by generating a unique URL. Anyone who has
access to a shared link can view the linked Dialogues. When using such
feature, any Dialogues you share with others, if subsequently published
on public networks, may be at risk of being obtained by third parties
through technical means such as web crawlers. We have implemented
industry-standard anti-crawling mechanisms (the robots exclusion
protocol) to prevent third parties from scraping user-publicly shared
content. However, due to the technical limitations commonly existing
within the industry, such risks cannot be entirely eliminated.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Describes the dialogue-sharing feature and associated privacy risk — that publicly shared content may be scraped by third parties despite anti-crawling measures — effectively disclaiming liability for third-party data collection of user-shared content.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 1.6
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%201.6%20Users%20may,cannot%20be%20entirely%20eliminated.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> using this feature: (1) avoid sharing your own or others' personal
information, especially sensitive personal data; (2) before sharing
other individual's personal information, please ensure you have obtained
their explicit consent; (3) before publicly publishing any relevant
conversation to an open network, carefully review the content to
identify any information you would not wish third parties to access.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Imposes specific user obligations when sharing dialogues: avoid sharing personal/sensitive data, obtain consent before sharing others' data, and review content before public publication — establishing data-protection responsibilities on users.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Therefore, we recommend that you take the following precautions when”
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%20using%20this%20feature%3A,third%20parties%20to%20access.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> For detailed rules on how we collect, protect, and use personal
information, please carefully read the
DeepSeek Privacy Policy . If you would like to learn more about our model mechanism or training
methods, please refer to the
Model Mechanism and Training Methods of DeepSeek .
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Incorporates the DeepSeek Privacy Policy by reference for rules on collection, protection, and use of personal information, and separately incorporates the Model Mechanism and Training Methods document, both of which carry binding legal obligations regarding data handling and training use.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “DeepSeek products and services are owned and operated by Hangzhou”
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%20For%20detailed%20rules,Methods%20of%20DeepSeek%20.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> - **Payment Personal Data**. When you use paid services in our open platform, we collect your
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Introduces 'Payment Personal Data' and establishes DeepSeek's obligation to collect payment and transaction data for paid platform services to support order, payment, customer service, and after-sales functions.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20**Payment%20Personal%20Data**.,platform%2C%20we%20collect%20your
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> This privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) applies to the Personal Data (or
other similar terms as defined by applicable data protection law)
relating to you (“Personal Data”) that DeepSeek processes in connection
with DeepSeek apps, websites, software, and related services (the
“Services”), that link to or reference this Privacy Policy. The Services
enable you to create and interact with chatbots.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Defines key terms including 'Personal Data,' 'Services,' and scope of the Privacy Policy, establishing which data and which products are subject to the legal obligations herein.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=This%20privacy%20policy%20(%E2%80%9CPrivacy,and%20interact%20with%20chatbots.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> **Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd.,** with its registered address in China (“we” or “us”). If you have any
questions about how we use your Personal Data, please contact
[privacy@deepseek.com](mailto:privacy@deepseek.com)
or click the “Contact us” column on the website.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Names the Data Controller as Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd. with registered address in China, and provides a contact point for data subjects, creating an obligation to respond to privacy inquiries.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=**Hangzhou%20DeepSeek%20Artificial%20Intelligence,column%20on%20the%20website.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Please be informed that the processing rules for Personal Data collected
from end users when accessing downstream systems or applications
developed by developers using our open platform services are not covered
by this privacy policy. The developer operating the application, as the
controller of the Personal Data processing activity, should disclose the
relevant Personal Data protection policies to the end users. If you
would like to learn more about our model mechanism or training methods,
please refer to the
[Model Mechanism and Training Methods of DeepSeek](https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/model-algorithm-disclosure.html).
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Carves out downstream developer-deployed applications from this Privacy Policy's scope, placing responsibility on developers as data controllers for end-user data, and incorporates by reference a separate document on model mechanism and training methods.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=Please%20be%20informed%20that,Training%20Methods%20of%20DeepSeek%5D(https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.deepseek.com%2Fpolicies%2Fen-US%2Fmodel-algorithm-disclosure.html).
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> We collect your Personal Data in three ways: Personal Data You Provide,
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Identifies the three methods of Personal Data collection (provided, automatically collected, from other sources), defining the overall structure of data intake practices.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=We%20collect%20your%20Personal,Personal%20Data%20You%20Provide%2C
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Sources. More detail is provided below.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Reference to detailed provisions below, incorporating subsequent segments as elaborations of the three collection categories.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=Sources.%20More%20detail%20is%20provided%20below.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> When you create an account, input content, contact us directly, or
otherwise use the Services, you may provide some or all of the following
Personal Data:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Specifies the circumstances under which DeepSeek collects user-provided Personal Data (account creation, content input, direct contact, or use of Services), establishing collection triggers and the scope of the obligation to handle such data.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=When%20you%20create%20an,the%20following%20Personal%20Data%3A
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> - **Account Personal Data.**
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Labels the 'Account Personal Data' sub-category, defining the type of data collected during account registration.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20**Account%20Personal%20Data.**
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> We collect Personal Data that you provide when you set up an account,
such as your date of birth (where applicable), username (where
applicable), email address and/or telephone number, and password.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Enumerates specific account data elements collected (date of birth, username, email/phone, password), establishing DeepSeek's obligation to process these data points and users' awareness thereof.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=We%20collect%20Personal%20Data,telephone%20number%2C%20and%20password.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> recognition information or other unique biological patterns or
characteristics used to identify a specific individual from the voice
inputs or photos you provided to us.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continuation of the restriction prohibiting extraction of unique biological patterns or characteristics from user-provided voice or photo data, reinforcing the biometric non-processing commitment.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=recognition%20information%20or%20other,you%20provided%20to%20us.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> - **Personal Data When You Contact Us.** When you contact us, we collect the Personal Data you send to us,
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Establishes that when users contact DeepSeek, the company collects the Personal Data submitted in that communication, obligating DeepSeek to handle such contact data under this policy.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20**Personal%20Data%20When,you%20send%20to%20us%2C
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> such as proof of identity or age, contact details, feedback or
inquiries about your use of the Services or Personal Data about
possible violations of our
[Terms of Service](https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html)
(our “ **Terms**”) or
other policies.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Specifies examples of data collected when users contact DeepSeek (identity proof, contact details, feedback, inquiries, Terms of Service violation reports), incorporating by reference the Terms of Service and creating processing obligations for that data.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=such%20as%20proof%20of,**Terms**%E2%80%9D)%20or%20other%20policies.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> We automatically collect certain Personal Data from you when you use the
- Interpretation (disclaimed): States that DeepSeek automatically collects certain Personal Data during Service use, establishing the obligation and practice of passive data collection.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=We%20automatically%20collect%20certain,when%20you%20use%20the
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> such as your IP address, unique device identifiers, and cookies.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Lists specific automatically collected data points (IP address, unique device identifiers, cookies), confirming DeepSeek's data collection practices and creating processing obligations for each.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=such%20as%20your%20IP,device%20identifiers%2C%20and%20cookies.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> - **Device and Network Personal Data.** We collect certain device and network connection Personal Data when
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Introduces 'Device and Network Personal Data' sub-category and states collection occurs upon Service access, establishing the trigger and scope of this automatic collection obligation.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20**Device%20and%20Network,connection%20Personal%20Data%20when
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> you access the Services. This Personal Data includes your device
model, operating system, IP address, device identifiers and system
language. We also collect service-related, diagnostic, and performance
Personal Data, including crash reports and performance logs. We
automatically assign you a device ID and user ID. Where you log-in
from multiple devices, we use Personal Data such as your device ID and
user ID to identify your activity across devices to give you a
seamless log-in experience and for security purposes.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Enumerates device and network data collected (device model, OS, IP, identifiers, language, crash reports, performance logs, device ID, user ID) and describes cross-device identification for seamless login and security, establishing processing obligations and purposes for this data.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=you%20access%20the%20Services.,and%20for%20security%20purposes.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> - **Log Personal Data**. We collect Personal Data regarding your use of the Services, such
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Defines 'Log Personal Data' as usage data including features used and actions taken, establishing DeepSeek's obligation to collect behavioral data from Service interactions.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20**Log%20Personal%20Data**.,of%20the%20Services%2C%20such
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> as the features you use and the actions you take.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continues specifying the types of log data collected (features used, actions taken), forming part of the behavioral data collection obligation.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=as%20the%20features%20you,the%20actions%20you%20take.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> - **Location Personal Data**. We automatically collect Personal Data about your approximate
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Introduces 'Location Personal Data' sub-category and establishes that approximate location is automatically collected from IP address, specifying two permitted purposes (security and location-based query responses).
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20**Location%20Personal%20Data**.,Data%20about%20your%20approximate
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> location based on IP address (1) for security reasons, for example to
protect your account by detecting unusual login activity; (2) to
respond to your inquiries related to your location (e.g., when you
ask, "What's the weather like in my city?" or "Please recommend local
cuisines in my city"). We will not obtain your precise geolocation
information through other means without your explicit consent.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Restricts DeepSeek from obtaining precise geolocation through other means without explicit user consent, limiting permissible location data collection beyond IP-based approximation.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=location%20based%20on%20IP,without%20your%20explicit%20consent.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> - **Cookies & Similar Technologies**. We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Discloses use of cookies and similar tracking technologies for Service operation, security, and usage analytics, establishing DeepSeek's obligation to allow management of non-essential cookies where legally required, and incorporates the Cookies Policy by reference.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20**Cookies%20%26%20Similar,technologies%20to%20operate%20and
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> provide the Service. For example, we use cookies for security purposes
and to better understand how the Service is used. We will allow you to
manage our use of non-essential cookies where required by law. To
learn more about our use of cookies, please see our
[Cookies Policy](https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/cookies-policy.html).
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continuation of cookie disclosure, stating DeepSeek will allow users to manage non-essential cookies where required by law and incorporating the Cookies Policy by reference, creating a compliance obligation.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=provide%20the%20Service.%20For,see%20our%20%5BCookies%20Policy%5D(https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.deepseek.com%2Fpolicies%2Fen-US%2Fcookies-policy.html).
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> payment order and transaction Personal Data to provide Services such
as order placement, payment, customer service, and after-sales
support.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Specifies the purposes for which payment data is collected (order placement, payment processing, customer service, after-sales support), defining the permissible processing scope for financial data.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=payment%20order%20and%20transaction,service%2C%20and%20after-sales%20support.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> - **Security Personal Data**.We receive
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Introduces the category 'Security Personal Data' and identifies trusted partners as the source, defining a distinct category of personal data received for security purposes.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20**Security%20Personal%20Data**.We%20receive
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> - **Public Personal Data.** We may obtain publicly available Personal Data via online sources to
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Introduces the category 'Public Personal Data' and identifies publicly available online sources as the origin, defining how this data type is obtained.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20**Public%20Personal%20Data.**,via%20online%20sources%20to
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> The Services are not designed or intended to process sensitive Personal
Data (e.g., personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, religious
beliefs, health, sexuality, citizenship, immigration status, genetic or
biometric data, personal data of children, precise geolocation or
criminal membership).
**We do not ask for, and you should not provide sensitive Personal Data**
**to the Services,** **whether about yourself or other individuals** **.**
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Restricts processing of sensitive Personal Data categories (racial/ethnic origin, health, biometric data, children's data, etc.) and instructs users not to provide such data, imposing a restriction on both the platform's design and user behavior.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=The%20Services%20are%20not,or%20other%20individuals**%20**.**
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> We use your Personal Data to operate, provide, develop, and improve the
Services, including for the following purposes.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): States the general obligation and permission to use Personal Data to operate, provide, develop, and improve the Services, establishing the overarching lawful basis and scope of data use.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=We%20use%20your%20Personal,for%20the%20following%20purposes.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> - To provide, administer and maintain the Services and to enforce our
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Establishes the obligation to use Personal Data to provide, administer, and maintain the Services and to enforce terms, conditions, and policies.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20To%20provide%2C%20administer,and%20to%20enforce%20our
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> terms, conditions and policies. Such as creating the accounts, deliver
a fast and convenient logging-in experience, enabling you to chat with
DeepSeek and provide user support.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Specifies concrete examples of service provision purposes (account creation, login experience, chat functionality, user support) for which Personal Data is processed, operationalizing the stated obligation.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=terms%2C%20conditions%20and%20policies.,and%20provide%20user%20support.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> - To communicate with you, including to notify you about changes to the
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Establishes the obligation to use Personal Data to communicate with users, including notifications about service changes.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20To%20communicate%20with,about%20changes%20to%20the
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> - To promote the safety, security, and stability of the Services, such
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Establishes the obligation to use Personal Data to promote safety, security, and stability of the Services, including preventing and detecting abuse and fraud.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20To%20promote%20the,of%20the%20Services%2C%20such
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> as by preventing and detecting abuse, fraud, and illegal activity on
the Services and by conducting troubleshooting, data analysis,
testing, and research.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Specifies additional security-related processing purposes (troubleshooting, data analysis, testing, research) as obligations tied to maintaining service safety and integrity.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=as%20by%20preventing%20and,analysis%2C%20testing%2C%20and%20research.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> - To comply with our legal obligations, or as necessary to perform tasks
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Establishes the obligation to use Personal Data to comply with legal obligations, perform tasks in the public interest, or protect vital interests of users, providing a legal basis for such processing.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20To%20comply%20with,necessary%20to%20perform%20tasks
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> in the public interest, or to protect the vital interests of our users
and other people. This could include providing law enforcement
agencies or emergency services with Personal Data in urgent situations
to protect health or life, in accordance with the due process
prescribed by law.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Provides a concrete example of legal compliance use: sharing Personal Data with law enforcement or emergency services in urgent situations to protect health or life, subject to due process, operationalizing the legal obligation basis.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=in%20the%20public%20interest%2C,process%20prescribed%20by%20law.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> - **PLEASE NOTE: We do not engage in “profiling” or otherwise engage in**
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Begins a prominent disclaimer/restriction stating that the platform does not engage in profiling or automated processing of Personal Data for decisions with legal or similarly significant impact.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20**PLEASE%20NOTE%3A%20We,or%20otherwise%20engage%20in**
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> **automated processing of Personal Data to make decisions that could**
**have legal or similarly significant impact on you or others.**
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Completes the anti-profiling restriction, explicitly prohibiting automated decision-making that could have legal or similarly significant impact on individuals, imposing a binding restriction on data processing practices.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=**automated%20processing%20of%20Personal,on%20you%20or%20others.**
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> After we receive your request, we may verify it by requesting
information sufficient to confirm your identity or authority to exercise
a right on behalf of someone else.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment establishes the identity verification procedure that may be required after receiving a rights request, defining the controller's right to confirm identity before fulfilling requests.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=After%20we%20receive%20your,behalf%20of%20someone%20else.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> subsequently published on public networks, may be at risk of being
obtained by third parties through technical means such as web crawlers.
We recommend that you take the following precautions when using this
feature: (1) avoid sharing your own or others' personal information,
especially sensitive personal data; (2) before sharing other
individual's personal information, please ensure you have obtained their
explicit consent; (3) before publicly publishing any relevant
conversation to an open network, carefully review the content to
identify any information you would not wish third parties to access.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment provides procedural recommendations to users when sharing Dialogues, including avoiding sharing sensitive personal data and obtaining consent before sharing others' information, establishing user-facing data handling guidance.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=subsequently%20published%20on%20public,third%20parties%20to%20access.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Depending on where you live and subject to exceptions provided under
applicable data protection laws, you may have certain rights with
respect to your Personal Data.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment establishes that users may have certain rights with respect to their personal data depending on their jurisdiction, subject to exceptions under applicable data protection laws, qualifying the scope of rights granted.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=Depending%20on%20where%20you,to%20your%20Personal%20Data.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> **To exercise your rights, you or an authorized agent may submit a**
**request by emailing us at** [**privacy@deepseek.com**](mailto:privacy@deepseek.com).
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment establishes the procedure by which users or authorized agents must submit rights requests, specifying the designated email address for such submissions.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=**To%20exercise%20your%20rights%2C,emailing%20us%20at**%20%5B**privacy%40deepseek.com**%5D(mailto%3Aprivacy%40deepseek.com).
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> **You may also have the right to appeal requests that we deny by**
**emailing** [**privacy@deepseek.com**](mailto:privacy@deepseek.com) **. If your appeal is unsuccessful and depending on where you live, you**
**may have the right to raise a concern or lodge a complaint with the**
**competent authority**.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment establishes the appeal procedure for denied rights requests and notes users' right to escalate to a competent supervisory authority if the appeal is unsuccessful, defining the remedial process for disputed requests.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=**You%20may%20also%20have,with%20the**%20**competent%20authority**.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> We will not discriminate against you for exercising any privacy right
you may have.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment imposes an obligation on the controller not to discriminate against users for exercising their privacy rights, establishing a non-discrimination commitment.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=We%20will%20not%20discriminate,right%20you%20may%20have.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> **Privacy rights that may be available to you include**:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment introduces the enumerated list of privacy rights that may be available to users, establishing the framework for the specific rights that follow.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=**Privacy%20rights%20that%20may,available%20to%20you%20include**%3A
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> - the right to know whether and how we process your Personal Data;
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment grants users the right to know whether and how their personal data is processed, establishing a transparency right.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20the%20right%20to,process%20your%20Personal%20Data%3B
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> - the right to access your Personal Data;
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment grants users the right to access their personal data held by the controller, establishing a data access right.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20the%20right%20to%20access%20your%20Personal%20Data%3B
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> - the right to correctinaccuracies in your Personal Data;
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment grants users the right to correct inaccuracies in their personal data, establishing a data rectification right.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20the%20right%20to,in%20your%20Personal%20Data%3B
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> - the right to receive a portable copy of Personal Data you’ve provided
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment grants users a data portability right to receive a copy of their personal data in a portable format, subject to availability in digital form.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20the%20right%20to,Personal%20Data%20you%E2%80%99ve%20provided
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> to us, or that we’ve obtained about you, to the extent it is available
in a digital format, and where technically feasible, in a format that
allows you to transfer your Personal Data to another service, and
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment extends the portability right to include technically feasible transfer to another service, defining the conditions and scope of the portability obligation.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=to%20us%2C%20or%20that,to%20another%20service%2C%20and
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> - the right to opt-outof the processing of your Personal Data for the purposes of targeted
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment grants users the right to opt out of processing of personal data for targeted advertising, sale, or profiling with legal or consequential impact, establishing an opt-out right.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20the%20right%20to,the%20purposes%20of%20targeted
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> advertising, sale or profiling that could have legal or similarly
consequential impact on you. NOTE WE DO NOT ENGAGE IN TARGETED
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment begins a disclaimer clarifying that the platform does not engage in targeted advertising, sale of personal data, or profiling, limiting the practical scope of the opt-out right just granted.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=advertising%2C%20sale%20or%20profiling,NOT%20ENGAGE%20IN%20TARGETED
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> OR OTHERWISE ENGAGE IN AUTOMATED PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA TO MAKE
DECISIONS THAT COULD HAVE LEGAL OR SIMILARLY SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON YOU
OR OTHERS.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment completes the disclaimer by explicitly stating the platform does not engage in automated processing to make decisions with legal or similarly significant impact on users or others, disclaiming any such processing obligation.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=OR%20OTHERWISE%20ENGAGE%20IN,ON%20YOU%20OR%20OTHERS.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> You can control and access some of your Personal Data directly through
settings. For example, you can manage your chat history. Should you
choose to do so, you may also copy or delete your chat history via your
settings.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Grants users the right to control and access their Personal Data through settings, including the ability to manage, copy, or delete chat history, establishing specific user data rights.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=You%20can%20control%20and,history%20via%20your%20settings.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> The security of your Personal Data is important to us. We maintain
commercially reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security
measures that are designed to protect your Personal Data from
unauthorized access, theft, disclosure, modification, or loss. We
regularly review our security measures to consider available new
technology and methods. However, no Internet or email transmission is
ever fully secure or error free. In particular, emails sent to or from
us may not be secure.
**Therefore, you should take special care in deciding what Personal**
**Data you send to us via the Services or email. In addition, we are**
**not responsible for circumvention of any privacy settings or**
**security measures contained on the Services, or third-party**
**websites.**
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Obligates DeepSeek to maintain commercially reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect Personal Data, while also including a disclaimer that internet transmissions are never fully secure, limiting liability for transmission failures.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=The%20security%20of%20your,Services%2C%20or%20third-party**%20**websites.**
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Our Services are not aimed at children, and we do not knowingly process
Personal Data from children. If we notice or receive feedback that we
have collected any of their Personal Data from a child, we will
investigate, and where appropriate, delete the Personal Data to the
extent permitted by applicable law. If you believe that we processed
Personal Data about or collected from a child, please contact us at
[privacy@deepseek.com](mailto:privacy@deepseek.com).
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continuation of segment 140, providing the procedure for reporting suspected collection of children's Personal Data via a contact email address.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=Our%20Services%20are%20not,contact%20us%20at%20%5Bprivacy%40deepseek.com%5D(mailto%3Aprivacy%40deepseek.com).
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> | **Purpose of processing** | **Personal Data categories** | **Legal bases** |
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Table header row defining the columns (purpose, Personal Data categories, legal bases) for the legal bases for processing table, establishing the definitional structure of lawful processing grounds.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=%7C%20**Purpose%20of%20processing**,%7C%20**Legal%20bases**%20%7C
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as required by law.
When we update the Privacy Policy, we will notify you by updating the
“Last Updated” date at the top of the new Privacy Policy, posting the
new Privacy Policy, or by providing any other notice required by
applicable law. We recommend that you review the Privacy Policy each
time you access our Services to stay informed of our privacy practices.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Establishes the procedure for notifying users of Privacy Policy updates, including updating the 'Last Updated' date and posting the new policy, and recommends users review the policy periodically.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=We%20may%20update%20this,of%20our%20privacy%20practices.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> addressed to
[privacy@deepseek.com](mailto:privacy@deepseek.com)
or click “Contact us” column on the website.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continuation of segment 145, providing the contact email address and website contact option for privacy policy inquiries, completing the contact procedure.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=addressed%20to%20%5Bprivacy%40deepseek.com%5D(mailto%3Aprivacy%40deepseek.com)%20or,column%20on%20the%20website.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> **Legal bases for processing.**
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Section header introducing the legal bases for processing Personal Data for EEA/Switzerland/UK users, signaling operative definitions of lawful processing grounds.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=**Legal%20bases%20for%20processing.**
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> We use your Personal Data only as permitted by law. Our legal bases for
processing your Personal Data described in this Privacy Policy are
described in the table below.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Obligates DeepSeek to use Personal Data only as permitted by law, and references the table below as the source of legal bases for processing, establishing a lawfulness constraint on data processing activities.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=We%20use%20your%20Personal,in%20the%20table%20below.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Please be aware that we collect your Personal Data for the purposes set
out in the table above. You may choose not to provide some of the
Personal Data fields, but this may affect the Services you are able to
use from us.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Notes that some Personal Data fields are optional but that declining to provide them may affect service availability, serving as a disclosure of consequence rather than a strict obligation, while acknowledging user choice in data provision.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=Please%20be%20aware%20that,to%20use%20from%20us.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> | | | |
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Table structure row that is part of the legal bases for processing table, forming part of the definitional framework for lawful processing grounds even though it contains only formatting.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=%7C%20%20%20%20%20%7C%20%20%20%20%20%7C%20%20%20%20%20%7C
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> | --- | --- | --- |
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Table formatting separator row that is structurally part of the legal bases processing table defining lawful grounds for data use.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=%7C%20---%20%7C%20---%20%7C%20---%20%7C
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> | To provide, administer and maintain the Services and to enforce
our terms, conditions and policies. Such as creating the accounts,
deliver a fast and convenient logging-in experience, enabling you
to chat with DeepSeek and provide user support. | Account Personal Data
User Input
Personal
Data When You Contact Us
Device and Network Personal Data
Log Personal Data
Location Personal Data
Cookies | Performance of a contract with you when we provide and maintain
our services. To take steps that you request prior to signing up
for an account to use the Platform.
Your consent when we
ask for it to process your Personal Data for a specific purpose to
help you create accounts.
Legitimate interests.
If you are 14 or older but under the age of 18, with a limited
ability to enter into an enforceable contract only, where we may
be unable to process your Personal Data on the grounds of
contractual necessity, we rely on legitimate interests and use the
Personal Data we collect to allow you to access and use the
Platform. |
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Table row defining the legal basis of contractual performance for processing Personal Data to provide, administer, and maintain services including account creation, login, chat, and user support, establishing a lawful basis for that processing purpose.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=%7C%20To%20provide%2C%20administer,and%20use%20the%3Cbr%3EPlatform.%20%7C
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> | To comply with our legal obligations, or as necessary to perform
tasks in the public interest, or to protect the vital interests of
our users and other people. This could include providing law
enforcement agencies or emergency services with Personal Data in
urgent situations to protect health or life. | Account Personal Data
User Input
Personal
Data When You Contact Us
Device and Network Personal Data
Log Personal Data
Location Personal Data
Cookies | Compliance with our legal obligations. This includes situations
where we have obligations to take measures to ensure the safety of
our users or comply with a valid legal request such as an order
from law enforcement agencies or courts; and where we have
obligations to comply with applicable law or when we protect our
or our affiliates’, users’, or third parties’ rights, safety, and
property.
Our legitimate
interests to protect our business, employees and users from
illegal activities, inappropriate behavior or violations of terms
that would be detrimental, and to disclose and share Personal Data
with regulators or other government entities. |
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Table row defining the legal basis of legal obligation compliance for processing Personal Data to fulfill legal duties, public interest tasks, or vital interest protection including disclosure to law enforcement in urgent situations.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=%7C%20To%20comply%20with,other%20government%20entities.%20%7C
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> | To communicate with you, including to notify you about changes to
the Platform, provide customer support to you and send you other
service-related messages. | Account Personal Data
Personal Data When You Contact Us
Location Personal Data | Performance of a contract with you when we provide and maintain
our services.
Your consent when we
ask for it to process your Personal Data for a specific purpose to
communicate with you. |
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Table row defining the legal bases of contractual performance and consent for processing Personal Data to communicate with users, including notifications and customer support, establishing lawful grounds for communications-related data use.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=%7C%20To%20communicate%20with,to%3Cbr%3Ecommunicate%20with%20you.%20%7C
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> - The right to request proper rectification or erasure of your Personal
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment begins the description of the data subject's right to request rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing, conferring legally operative rights under data protection law.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20The%20right%20to,erasure%20of%20your%20Personal
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Data or restriction of the processing of your Personal Data;
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment continues the description of the right to erasure and restriction of processing of personal data, completing the clause granting these data subject rights.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=Data%20or%20restriction%20of,of%20your%20Personal%20Data%3B
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> - Where processing of your Personal Data is either based on your consent
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment introduces the conditions under which the right to data portability applies, specifically where processing is consent-based or contract-based and carried out by automated means, establishing a conditional right for the data subject.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20Where%20processing%20of,based%20on%20your%20consent
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> or necessary for the performance of a contract with you and processing
is carried out by automated means, the right to receive the Personal
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment continues describing the right to data portability, specifying the data subject's entitlement to receive their personal data in a structured format, which is a legally operative right.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=or%20necessary%20for%20the,to%20receive%20the%20Personal
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> machine-readable format or to have your Personal Data transmitted
directly to another company, where technically feasible (data
portability);
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment completes the data portability right by including the right to have data transmitted to another company where technically feasible, which is a legally operative right subject to a technical feasibility condition.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=machine-readable%20format%20or%20to,technically%20feasible%20(data%20portability)%3B
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> - Where the processing of your Personal Data is based on your consent,
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment introduces the right to withdraw consent where processing is consent-based, establishing a conditional right for data subjects to withdraw consent for personal data processing.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20Where%20the%20processing,based%20on%20your%20consent%2C
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> the right to withdraw your consent at any time (withdrawal will not
impact the lawfulness of data processing activities that have taken
place before such withdrawal);
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment completes the consent withdrawal right, including the important qualification that withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of prior processing, which is a legally operative right with a limitation on its retroactive effect.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=the%20right%20to%20withdraw,place%20before%20such%20withdrawal)%3B
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> - The right not to be subject to any automatic individual decisions,
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment begins the description of the right not to be subject to automated individual decision-making and profiling with significant legal effects, conferring a protective right on data subjects.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20The%20right%20not,any%20automatic%20individual%20decisions%2C
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> including profiling, which produces legal effects on you or similarly
significantly affects you unless we have your consent, this is
authorised by European Union or Member State law or this is necessary
for the performance of a contract;
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment completes the automated decision-making right by listing exceptions (consent, EU/Member State law, contract necessity), establishing the scope and limitations of this data subject right.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=including%20profiling%2C%20which%20produces,performance%20of%20a%20contract%3B
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> - The right to object to processing if we are processing your Personal
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment begins the description of the right to object to processing based on legitimate interest, establishing a data subject right to challenge ongoing processing.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20The%20right%20to,are%20processing%20your%20Personal
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> Data on the basis of our legitimate interest unless we can demonstrate
compelling legitimate grounds which may override your right. If you
object to such processing, we ask you to state the grounds of your
objection in order for us to examine the processing of your Personal
Data and to balance our legitimate interest in processing and your
objection to this processing;
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment completes the objection right, specifying the override condition for compelling legitimate grounds and the procedure for submitting an objection, making it a right with an embedded procedure and limitation.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=Data%20on%20the%20basis,objection%20to%20this%20processing%3B
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> - You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment introduces the right to request restriction of processing of personal data, establishing a data subject right operative under specific conditions.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20You%20have%20the,of%20the%20processing%20of
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> your Personal Data where (a) you are challenging the accuracy of the
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment specifies the first condition under which the restriction right applies — where the data subject is challenging the accuracy of the personal data — making it part of the operative right clause.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=your%20Personal%20Data%20where,the%20accuracy%20of%20the
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> but you are opposing the deletion of that Personal Data, (c) where you
need the Personal Data to be retained for the pursuit or defense of a
legal claim, or (d) you have objected to the processing and you are
awaiting the outcome of that objection request.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment completes the restriction right clause by listing additional conditions (opposing deletion, need for legal claims, pending objection), fully defining when the right to restriction of processing applies.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=but%20you%20are%20opposing,of%20that%20objection%20request.
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> - The right to object to processing your Personal Data for direct
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment begins the description of the right to object to processing of personal data for direct marketing purposes, which is an absolute right under data protection law.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20The%20right%20to,Personal%20Data%20for%20direct
### privacy data use — risk unknown
> marketing purposes; and
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment completes the direct marketing objection right, confirming the data subject's entitlement to object to such processing.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=marketing%20purposes%3B%20and
### data retention — risk medium
> We retain Personal Data for as long as necessary to provide our Services
and for the other purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We also
retain Personal Data when necessary to comply with contractual and legal
obligations, when we have a legitimate business interest to do so (such
as improving and developing our Services and enhancing their safety,
security and stability), and for the exercise or defense of legal
claims.
The retention periods will be different depending on the amount, type
and sensitivity of Personal Data, the purposes for which we use the
Personal Data and any legal requirements, etc. For example, when we
process your Personal Data to provide you with the Services, we keep
this Personal Data for as long as you have an account. This Personal
Data includes your account Personal Data, input and payment Personal
Data. If you violate any of our terms, policies or guidelines, we may
keep your Personal Data as necessary to process the violation.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Open-ended retention tied to 'legitimate business interest' and account existence lacks the specificity required by GDPR's storage limitation principle. Retention for violation processing is particularly broad and indefinite.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=We%20retain%20Personal%20Data,to%20process%20the%20violation.
### data retention — risk medium
> even after the user deletes the account, we still have
the right to:
Retain certain data of the user as required by laws and regulations.
Exercise the rights stipulated in these Terms for any illegal or
violating behavior committed by the user during the use of the
Services before de
- Interpretation (disclaimed): The retention clause is open-ended ('certain data') and justified by a broad 'laws and regulations' carve-out without specifying applicable jurisdictions, duration, or data types. This limits users' ability to exercise deletion/erasure rights effectively.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 2.5
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=even%20after%20the%20user,the%20Services%20before%20de
### data retention — risk low
> If you choose to delete your account, you will not be able to reactivate
your account or retrieve any of the content or Personal Data in
connection with your account.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Permanent account deletion with no recovery option is generally favorable from a data privacy perspective, but users should be aware that outputs cannot be recovered after account deletion.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=If%20you%20choose%20to,connection%20with%20your%20account.
### data retention — risk ambiguous
> the right to delete Personal Data you’ve provided to us, or that we’ve
obtained about you;
- Interpretation (disclaimed): The existence of a deletion right is noted but no affirmative retention schedule or deletion timeline is stated anywhere in the document. This omission is itself a risk indicator — users cannot assess how long their data is held.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=the%20right%20to%20delete,we%E2%80%99ve%20obtained%20about%20you%3B
### data retention — risk unknown
> 2.5 Under the agreed conditions, you have the option to discontinue the
use of our Services, terminate the contract with us, and delete your
account. However, even after the user deletes the account, we still have
the right to:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Grants users the right to delete their account and terminate the Services agreement, but reserves DeepSeek's rights post-deletion, including data retention and enforcement rights, establishing a data-retention entitlement that survives account deletion.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 2.5
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%202.5%20Under%20the,have%20the%20right%20to%3A
### data retention — risk unknown
> Retain certain data of the user as required by laws and regulations.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Imposes an obligation on DeepSeek to retain certain user data after account deletion as required by laws and regulations, establishing a legally mandated data-retention duty that overrides deletion requests.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 2.5
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%20Retain%20certain%20data,by%20laws%20and%20regulations.
### data retention — risk unknown
> - the right to delete Personal Data you’ve provided to us, or that we’ve
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment grants users the right to request deletion of personal data they have provided or that has been collected about them, establishing a data deletion/erasure right with implications for retention practices.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20the%20right%20to,us%2C%20or%20that%20we%E2%80%99ve
### data retention — risk unknown
> obtained about you;
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment completes the deletion right by specifying it covers data obtained about the user as well, broadening the scope of the erasure right.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=obtained%20about%20you%3B
### data retention — risk unknown
> If you choose to delete your account, you will not be able to reactivate
your account or retrieve any of the content or Personal Data in
connection with your account.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Clarifies that upon account deletion, users cannot reactivate their account or retrieve content or Personal Data, effectively disclaiming any obligation to restore data post-deletion.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=If%20you%20choose%20to,connection%20with%20your%20account.
### data retention — risk unknown
> **How Long Do We Keep Your Personal Data**
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Section header introducing the data retention policy, signaling operative clauses defining how long Personal Data is kept.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=**How%20Long%20Do%20We%20Keep%20Your%20Personal%20Data**
### data retention — risk unknown
> We retain Personal Data for as long as necessary to provide our Services
and for the other purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We also
retain Personal Data when necessary to comply with contractual and legal
obligations, when we have a legitimate business interest to do so (such
as improving and developing our Services and enhancing their safety,
security and stability), and for the exercise or defense of legal
claims.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Establishes the obligation to retain Personal Data only as long as necessary for service provision and other specified purposes, including compliance with legal obligations, legitimate business interests, and defense of legal claims.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=We%20retain%20Personal%20Data,defense%20of%20legal%20claims.
### data retention — risk unknown
> The retention periods will be different depending on the amount, type
and sensitivity of Personal Data, the purposes for which we use the
Personal Data and any legal requirements, etc. For example, when we
process your Personal Data to provide you with the Services, we keep
this Personal Data for as long as you have an account. This Personal
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Describes the procedure for determining retention periods based on amount, type, sensitivity, purpose, and legal requirements, and specifies that account-related Personal Data is retained as long as the user has an account.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=The%20retention%20periods%20will,an%20account.%20This%20Personal
### data retention — risk unknown
> Data. If you violate any of our terms, policies or guidelines, we may
keep your Personal Data as necessary to process the violation.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Creates an exception to standard retention periods allowing retention of Personal Data beyond normal limits when necessary to process terms or policy violations by the user.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=Data.%20If%20you%20violate,to%20process%20the%20violation.
### data retention — risk unknown
> When the Personal Data collected is no longer required by us, we and our
service providers will perform the necessary procedures for destroying,
deleting, erasing, or converting it into an anonymous form as permitted
or required under applicable laws.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Obligates DeepSeek and its service providers to destroy, delete, erase, or anonymize Personal Data when it is no longer required, subject to applicable law.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=When%20the%20Personal%20Data,required%20under%20applicable%20laws.
### data retention — risk unknown
> **Data storage**
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment is a heading introducing the data storage section, defining the topic of how and where personal data is stored, which is legally operative as it introduces storage/retention obligations.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=**Data%20storage**
### data retention — risk unknown
> The Personal Data we collect from you may be stored on a server located
outside of the country where you live. To provide you with our services,
we directly collect, process and store your Personal Data in People's
Republic of China.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment discloses that personal data may be stored on servers outside the user's country and specifically that data is collected, processed, and stored in the People's Republic of China, establishing a cross-border data transfer and storage obligation/disclosure relevant to data residency.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=The%20Personal%20Data%20we,People's%20Republic%20of%20China.
### subprocessors data sharing — risk high
> We engage service providers that help us provide, support, and develop
the Services and understand how they are used. We share Personal Data
You Provide, Automatically Collected Personal Data, and Personal Data
From Other Sources with these service providers as necessary to enable
them to provide their services. For example:
- We use third party vendors to provide necessary information to
responde to your inquiries.
- We use communication service providers to send notifications and/or
communications to you.
- We integrate third-party APIs to provide search services, and we will
share your input keywords to provide these services.
- We use analytics services providers to analyse data.
- We use support and safety monitoring services providers to assist us
in ensuring the safety of our Services
- Interpretation (disclaimed): The clause grants broad sharing rights to unspecified service providers covering all data categories. The explicit mention of sharing 'input keywords' with third-party search APIs is particularly notable as it means user prompt content flows to external parties.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=We%20engage%20service%20providers,safety%20of%20our%20Services
### subprocessors data sharing — risk high
> The Services are supported by certain entities within our corporate
group. These entities process the Personal Data You Provide,
Automatically Collected Personal Data, and Personal Data from Other
Sources for us, as necessary to provide certain functions, such as
storage, content delivery, security, research and development,
foundation model training and optimization, analytics, customer and
technical support.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): The corporate group sharing is extensive and explicitly includes model training. Given DeepSeek is controlled by a China-based entity, this implies data flows to China-based affiliates, raising significant data residency and regulatory risk.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=The%20Services%20are%20supported,customer%20and%20technical%20support.
### subprocessors data sharing — risk high
> Our legitimate
interests to protect our business, employees and users from
illegal activities, inappropriate behavior or violations of terms
that would be detrimental, and to disclose and share Personal Data
with regulators or other government entitie
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Using 'legitimate interests' (rather than legal obligation) as a basis for sharing data with government entities is unusual and potentially concerning, as it allows proactive rather than reactive disclosure. This is particularly significant given PRC jurisdiction over stored data.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=Our%20legitimate%3Cbr%3Einterests%20to%20protect,or%20other%20government%20entitie
### subprocessors data sharing — risk medium
> Your Personal Data may be disclosed to third parties in connection with
a corporate transaction, such as a merger, sale of assets or shares,
reorganization, financing, change of control, or acquisition of all or a
portion of our business.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Standard M&A carve-out but broad in scope — covers financing events and partial acquisitions, not just full mergers. No requirement to notify users or allow opt-out.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=Your%20Personal%20Data%20may,portion%20of%20our%20business.
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> We may receive the Personal Data described in this Privacy Policy from
other sources, such as:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Begins specifying examples of third-party sources from which DeepSeek receives Personal Data, establishing data-sharing obligations and disclosures regarding subprocessors or partner sources.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=We%20may%20receive%20the,other%20sources%2C%20such%20as%3A
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> - **Log-in, Sign-up, or Linked Services**. Where available, if you choose to sign-up or log-in to the Services
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Describes the procedure by which users may sign up or log in via third-party services (Apple, Google) and how that triggers data collection from those linked services, establishing the mechanism for third-party data sharing.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20**Log-in%2C%20Sign-up%2C%20or,log-in%20to%20the%20Services
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> using a third-party service such as Apple or Google, or link your
account to a third-party service, we may collect Personal Data from
the third-party service, such as access token.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Specifies what Personal Data (e.g., access tokens) may be collected from third-party services when a user links their account, defining the scope of data sharing between the platform and third-party identity providers.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=using%20a%20third-party%20service,such%20as%20access%20token.
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> Personal Data from our trusted partners, such as security partners, to
protect against fraud, abuse, and other security threats to our
Services.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Describes receipt of Personal Data from security partners to protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats, establishing the purpose and source of this inter-party data sharing arrangement.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=Personal%20Data%20from%20our,threats%20to%20our%20Services.
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> We engage service providers that help us provide, support, and develop
the Services and understand how they are used. We share Personal Data
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Establishes that the platform engages service providers and shares Personal Data with them to enable them to provide services, creating an obligation to share data with subprocessors under defined conditions.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=We%20engage%20service%20providers,We%20share%20Personal%20Data
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> From Other Sources with these service providers as necessary to enable
them to provide their services. For example:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): States that sharing with service providers occurs as necessary to enable them to provide their services, establishing necessity as the limiting condition for such data sharing, and introduces examples.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=From%20Other%20Sources%20with,their%20services.%20For%20example%3A
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> - We use third party vendors to provide necessary information to
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Identifies use of third-party vendors to respond to user inquiries as a specific instance of subprocessor data sharing, concretizing the general sharing obligation.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20We%20use%20third,provide%20necessary%20information%20to
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> responde to your inquiries.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continues the description of third-party vendor use for responding to inquiries, part of the enumeration of specific subprocessor sharing instances.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=responde%20to%20your%20inquiries.
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> - We use communication service providers to send notifications and/or
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Identifies use of communication service providers as a specific subprocessor data sharing instance for sending notifications and communications to users.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20We%20use%20communication,to%20send%20notifications%20and%2For
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> communications to you.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Completes the description of communication service provider use, establishing data sharing with such providers as part of notification and communication services.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=communications%20to%20you.
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> - We integrate third-party APIs to provide search services, and we will
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Identifies integration of third-party APIs for search services as a subprocessor sharing instance, and specifies that user input keywords are shared with these providers to deliver search functionality.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20We%20integrate%20third-party,services%2C%20and%20we%20will
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> share your input keywords to provide these services.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Completes the description of search API data sharing, confirming that user input keywords are shared with third-party search service providers.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=share%20your%20input%20keywords%20to%20provide%20these%20services.
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> - We use analytics services providers to analyse data.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Identifies use of analytics service providers as a subprocessor data sharing instance for analyzing data, establishing analytics providers as recipients of Personal Data.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20We%20use%20analytics,providers%20to%20analyse%20data.
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> - We use support and safety monitoring services providers to assist us
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Identifies use of support and safety monitoring service providers as a subprocessor data sharing instance to ensure the safety of the Services.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20We%20use%20support,providers%20to%20assist%20us
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> in ensuring the safety of our Services.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Completes the description of support and safety monitoring provider use, confirming data sharing with these providers as part of ensuring service safety.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=in%20ensuring%20the%20safety%20of%20our%20Services.
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> store Personal Data only in the course of performing their duties to us.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Completes the restriction on subprocessors, confirming they must act only under the platform's instructions and solely for the purpose of performing contracted duties, establishing a use limitation on third-party data access.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=store%20Personal%20Data%20only,their%20duties%20to%20us.
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> group. These entities process the Personal Data You Provide,
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment specifies that corporate group entities process the identified categories of personal data on behalf of the controller, establishing an obligation regarding what data is processed by these entities.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=group.%20These%20entities%20process,Personal%20Data%20You%20Provide%2C
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> Sources for us, as necessary to provide certain functions, such as
storage, content delivery, security, research and development,
foundation model training and optimization, analytics, customer and
technical support.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment permits corporate group entities to process personal data for specific enumerated purposes including storage, security, research and development, foundation model training and optimization, and analytics, granting a permission for these specific uses of shared personal data.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=Sources%20for%20us%2C%20as,customer%20and%20technical%20support.
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> We share your Personal Data with the following categories of third
parties in other limited scenarios as follows:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment discloses that personal data is shared with specified categories of third parties in limited scenarios, establishing the general framework and obligation of disclosure applicable to the following enumerated cases.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=We%20share%20your%20Personal,limited%20scenarios%20as%20follows%3A
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> **Parties to a Corporate Transaction.**
Your Personal Data may be disclosed to third parties in connection with
a corporate transaction, such as a merger, sale of assets or shares,
reorganization, financing, change of control, or acquisition of all or a
portion of our business.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment grants permission to disclose personal data to third parties in connection with corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, or reorganizations, establishing a lawful basis for such disclosure.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=**Parties%20to%20a%20Corporate,portion%20of%20our%20business.
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> **Law Enforcement and Parties with Other Legal Rights**. We may access, preserve, and share the Personal Data described in
“What Personal Data We Collect” with law enforcement agencies, public
authorities, copyright holders, or other third parties if we have good
faith belief that it is necessary to:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment grants permission to access, preserve, and share personal data with law enforcement, public authorities, and other parties when the controller holds a good-faith belief that such sharing is necessary, listing the conditions that justify this exception to normal data sharing restrictions.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=**Law%20Enforcement%20and%20Parties,it%20is%20necessary%20to%3A
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> - comply with applicable law, legal process or government requests, as
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment establishes compliance with applicable law and legal process as an exception justifying disclosure of personal data to law enforcement and government authorities.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20comply%20with%20applicable,or%20government%20requests%2C%20as
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> consistent with internationally recognized standards, in accordance
with the due process prescribed by law;
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment qualifies the legal compliance exception by requiring that it be consistent with internationally recognized standards and due process, limiting the scope of the exception.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=consistent%20with%20internationally%20recognized,process%20prescribed%20by%20law%3B
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> - protect the rights, property, and safety of our users, copyright
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment establishes protection of rights, property, and safety—including preventing imminent bodily harm—as a further exception justifying disclosure of personal data to third parties.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20protect%20the%20rights%2C,of%20our%20users%2C%20copyright
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> holders, and others, including protecting life or preventing imminent
bodily harm. For example, we may provide Personal Data (such as your
IP address) to law enforcement agencies in the event of an emergency
where someone’s life or safety is at risk;
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment provides a concrete example of the safety exception (sharing IP address with law enforcement in an emergency), further defining the permissible scope of data disclosure under this exception.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=holders%2C%20and%20others%2C%20including,safety%20is%20at%20risk%3B
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> - investigate potential violations of and enforce our Terms, Guidelines,
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment establishes investigation of potential violations and enforcement of the platform's terms and policies as a further exception justifying disclosure of personal data to relevant parties.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20investigate%20potential%20violations,enforce%20our%20Terms%2C%20Guidelines%2C
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> or any other applicable terms, policies, or standards; or
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment continues the enforcement exception, specifying that applicable terms, policies, and standards are covered, further defining the scope of the enforcement-based disclosure permission.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=or%20any%20other%20applicable,policies%2C%20or%20standards%3B%20or
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> - detect, investigate, prevent, or address misleading activity,
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment establishes detection, investigation, and prevention of misleading activity or illegal activity as a further exception justifying disclosure of personal data to third parties.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20detect%2C%20investigate%2C%20prevent%2C%20or%20address%20misleading%20activity%2C
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> copyright infringement, or other illegal activity.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment completes the illegal activity exception by specifying copyright infringement and other illegal activity as covered grounds, completing the enumerated exceptions for law enforcement disclosure.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=copyright%20infringement%2C%20or%20other%20illegal%20activity.
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> Depending on where you live, we may share Personal Data with the proper
authorization or to provide the Services you have requested or
authorized. For example, if you choose to log in to our Services using a
social network account, or share Personal Data from our Services to a
social media service, we will share that Personal Data with those third
parties services. Specifically, you may share the Inputs and Outputs
information (together referred to as "Dialogues") by generating a unique
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment grants permission to share personal data with third-party services (e.g., social networks) when the user authorizes it or requests services requiring such sharing, and defines 'Dialogues' as the combination of Inputs and Outputs for purposes of the sharing feature.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=Depending%20on%20where%20you,by%20generating%20a%20unique
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> URL. When using such feature, any Dialogues you share with others, if
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment describes the mechanism by which users can share Dialogues via a unique URL and notes the risk of third-party acquisition through web crawlers when content is published publicly, informing users of the procedural and risk implications of this sharing feature.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=URL.%20When%20using%20such,share%20with%20others%2C%20if
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> **Third-party content**. The Services may contain links to policies, functionality, or content
maintained by third parties not controlled by us. We are not responsible
for, and make no representations regarding, such policies,
functionality, or content or any other practices or operations of such
third parties.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment disclaims responsibility for third-party content, policies, and practices accessible via links within the services, limiting the platform's liability for third-party data handling practices.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=**Third-party%20content**.%20The%20Services,of%20such%20third%20parties.
### subprocessors data sharing — risk unknown
> We value your privacy and your rights as a data subject and have
therefore appointed Prighter Group with its local partners as our
privacy representative and your point of contact for the following
regions:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment discloses that the company has appointed Prighter Group as its privacy representative and data subject point of contact for EU and UK regions, establishing a representative relationship that is legally required under GDPR Article 27.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=We%20value%20your%20privacy,for%20the%20following%20regions%3A
### audit rights dpa residency — risk high
> Data Controller: The Services are provided and controlled by
**Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd.,** with its registered address in China (“we” or “us”).
- Interpretation (disclaimed): For EU/UK/US users, having a China-based data controller creates significant compliance exposure under GDPR (Chapter V international transfers), CCPA, and other frameworks. The absence of any DPA or audit rights provisions means enterprise customers have no contractual recourse for compliance assurance.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=Data%20Controller%3A%20The%20Services,(%E2%80%9Cwe%E2%80%9D%20or%20%E2%80%9Cus%E2%80%9D).%20
### audit rights dpa residency — risk high
> The Personal Data we collect from you may be stored on a server located
outside of the country where you live. To provide you with our services,
we directly collect, process and store your Personal Data in People's
Republic of China.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Data storage in the PRC means user data is subject to Chinese law, including laws that may require disclosure to government authorities. This is a significant cross-border transfer risk, especially for EEA/UK users where adequacy decisions for China do not exist.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=The%20Personal%20Data%20we,People's%20Republic%20of%20China.
### audit rights dpa residency — risk low
> We value your privacy and your rights as a data subject and have
therefore appointed Prighter Group with its local partners as our
privacy representative and your point of contact for the following
regions:
-European Union (EU)
-United Kingdom (UK
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Under GDPR Article 27 and UK GDPR, non-EU/UK controllers processing data of EU/UK residents must designate a local representative. The appointment of Prighter Group satisfies this obligation and provides EU/UK users a local point of contact for data subject requests.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=We%20value%20your%20privacy,(EU)%20-United%20Kingdom%20(UK
### audit rights dpa residency — risk unknown
> authority.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment completes the data subject's right to lodge complaints with their local data protection authority, finalizing this legally operative right.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=authority.
### audit rights dpa residency — risk unknown
> The Personal Data we collect from you may be stored on a server located
outside of the country where you live. To provide you with our services,
we directly collect, process and store your Personal Data in People's
Republic of China.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Discloses that Personal Data may be stored on servers outside the user's country and specifically that it is collected, processed, and stored in the People's Republic of China, establishing data residency facts.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=The%20Personal%20Data%20we,People's%20Republic%20of%20China.
### audit rights dpa residency — risk unknown
> Personal Data outside of certain countries, including for one or more of
the purposes as set out in this Policy, we will do so in accordance with
the requirements of applicable data protection laws.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continuation of segment 138, completing the cross-border transfer obligation requiring compliance with applicable data protection law requirements when transferring Personal Data internationally.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=Personal%20Data%20outside%20of,applicable%20data%20protection%20laws.
### audit rights dpa residency — risk unknown
> **Your rights**
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment is a heading that introduces the section on data subject rights, serving as a structural label that defines the scope of the following rights-related clauses under applicable data protection law.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=**Your%20rights**
### audit rights dpa residency — risk unknown
> You have the following rights:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment introduces the enumeration of data subject rights, serving as a structural definition clause that introduces the list of legally conferred rights to data subjects.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=You%20have%20the%20following%20rights%3A
### audit rights dpa residency — risk unknown
> - The right to request free of charge (i) confirmation of whether we
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment begins the description of the data subject's right to request, free of charge, confirmation of whether their personal data is processed, which is a right conferred on users under data protection law.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20The%20right%20to,confirmation%20of%20whether%20we
### audit rights dpa residency — risk unknown
> process your Personal Data and (ii) access to a copy of the Personal
Data retained;
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment completes the description of the right to access a copy of retained personal data, conferring a legally operative access right on the data subject.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=process%20your%20Personal%20Data,the%20Personal%20Data%20retained%3B
### audit rights dpa residency — risk unknown
> - The right to lodge complaints before your local data protection
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment begins the description of the right to lodge complaints with a local data protection authority, establishing a legally operative right to seek regulatory redress.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-%20The%20right%20to,your%20local%20data%20protection
### audit rights dpa residency — risk unknown
> Before we can respond to a request to exercise one or more of the rights
listed above, you may be required to verify your identity or your
account details.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment establishes the identity verification requirement before the company must respond to data subject rights requests, creating a procedural condition precedent to the exercise of those rights.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=Before%20we%20can%20respond,or%20your%20account%20details.
### audit rights dpa residency — risk unknown
> Please send an email to us if you would like to exercise any of your
rights at
[privacy@deepseek.com](mailto:privacy@deepseek.com).
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment provides the specific mechanism (email to privacy@deepseek.com) by which data subjects must exercise their rights, establishing the formal procedure for submitting rights requests.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=Please%20send%20an%20email,your%20rights%20at%20%5Bprivacy%40deepseek.com%5D(mailto%3Aprivacy%40deepseek.com).
### audit rights dpa residency — risk unknown
> -European Union (EU)
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment identifies the European Union as one of the geographic regions covered by the Prighter Group privacy representative appointment, defining the territorial scope of that legal obligation.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-European%20Union%20(EU)
### audit rights dpa residency — risk unknown
> -United Kingdom (UK)
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment identifies the United Kingdom as one of the geographic regions covered by the Prighter Group privacy representative appointment, defining the territorial scope of that legal obligation.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=-United%20Kingdom%20(UK)
### audit rights dpa residency — risk unknown
> If you wish to lodge a data subject request, you may also exercise your
rights by contacting us at
[rep\_deepseek@prighter.com](mailto:rep_deepseek@prighter.com), with “Data Subject Request” in the subject line, setting out the
details of your rights request. To verify the appointment of Prighter as
our representative and for further contact details please visit [https://app.prighter.com/portal/deepseek](https://app.prighter.com/portal/deepseek).
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment provides the procedure for data subjects in EU/UK to exercise rights by contacting the Prighter representative via a specified email address, establishing an alternative channel and process for submitting data subject requests.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=If%20you%20wish%20to,details%20please%20visit%20%5Bhttps%3A%2F%2Fapp.prighter.com%2Fportal%2Fdeepseek%5D(https%3A%2F%2Fapp.prighter.com%2Fportal%2Fdeepseek).
### audit rights dpa residency — risk unknown
> [](https://app.prighter.com/portal/17162496076)
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment is a certification badge linking to Prighter's GDPR Article 27 representation certificate for the company, incorporating by reference the formal GDPR representation documentation.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=%5B!%5BGDPR%20Certification%3A%20Art%2027%20representation%20by%20Prighter%5D(https%3A%2F%2Fapi.prighter.com%2Fv1%2Fbusiness%2Fcertificate-of-representation%3Fbusiness_id%3D17162496076%26certificate_product%3DART27)%5D(https%3A%2F%2Fapp.prighter.com%2Fportal%2F17162496076)
### audit rights dpa residency — risk unknown
> powered by
[Prighter](https://prighter.com/ "Prighter - GDPR Compliance / Privacy Representation for EU, Switzerland, UK and Turkey")
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment is an attribution link for the Prighter GDPR representation service, incorporating by reference the service provider involved in the company's GDPR Article 27 compliance arrangement.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=powered%20by%20%5BPrighter%5D(https%3A%2F%2Fprighter.com%2F%20%22Prighter,Switzerland%2C%20UK%20and%20Turkey%22)
### audit rights dpa residency — risk unknown
> [](https://app.prighter.com/portal/17162496076)
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment is a UK-GDPR certification badge linking to Prighter's UK Article 27 representation certificate, incorporating by reference the formal UK-GDPR representation documentation.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=%5B!%5BUK-GDPR%20Certification%3A%20Art%2027%20representation%20by%20Prighter%5D(https%3A%2F%2Fapi.prighter.com%2Fv1%2Fbusiness%2Fcertificate-of-representation%3Fbusiness_id%3D17162496076%26certificate_product%3DUKREP)%5D(https%3A%2F%2Fapp.prighter.com%2Fportal%2F17162496076)
### audit rights dpa residency — risk unknown
> powered by
[Prighter](https://prighter.com/ "Prighter - GDPR Compliance / Privacy Representation for EU, Switzerland, UK and Turkey")
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment is an attribution link for the Prighter UK-GDPR representation service, incorporating by reference the service provider involved in the company's UK-GDPR Article 27 compliance arrangement.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=powered%20by%20%5BPrighter%5D(https%3A%2F%2Fprighter.com%2F%20%22Prighter,Switzerland%2C%20UK%20and%20Turkey%22)
### indemnity liability — risk high
> You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us, our affiliates,
employees and licensors (if any) harmless against any liabilities,
damages, and costs (including reasonable attorneys' fees) payable to a
third party arising out of a breach by you or any user of your account
of these Terms, your violation of all applicable laws and regulations or
third party rights, your fraud or other illegal acts, or your
intentional misconduct or gross negligence, to the extent permitted by
the applicable la
- Interpretation (disclaimed): The user indemnifies DeepSeek and its affiliates for third-party claims. Coverage extends to all users of the account, meaning account holders bear liability for others' actions. Limited to intentional misconduct/gross negligence, which partially reduces risk.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 8.5
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=You%20agree%20to%20indemnify%2C,by%20the%20applicable%20la
### indemnity liability — risk high
> Unless otherwise agreed, either DeepSeek or you shall not be liable
for the other’s incidental, consequential, punitive, special, or
indirect losses or damages, including but not limited to the loss of
profits or goodwill, unless such losses or damages result from its own
intentional or gross negligent conduct. This limitation applies
irrespective of any litigation brought under breach, tort, compensation,
or any other legal grounds, even if the party was informed of the
possibility of such losses. OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER THESE TERMS
WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICE THAT
GAVE RISE TO THE CLAIM DURING THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE LIABILITY AROSE
OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100). THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION APPLY
ONLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW
- Interpretation (disclaimed): The liability cap of $100 is extremely low and practically eliminates meaningful recovery for free-tier users. The mutual exclusion of consequential damages limits both parties, but DeepSeek as the service provider benefits disproportionately from this limitation.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 8.4
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=Unless%20otherwise%20agreed%2C%20either,PERMITTED%20BY%20APPLICABLE%20LAW
### indemnity liability — risk high
> You shall be responsible for any legal
liabilities, claims, demands, or losses asserted by third parties
resulting therefrom, and you shall compensate us for any losses
incurred, including but not limited to litigation fees, arbitration
fees, attorney fees, notary fees, announcement fees, appraisal fees,
travel expenses, investigation and evidence collection fees,
compensation, liquidated damages, settlement costs, and administrative
fines incurred in protecting our rights. However, if we are also at
fault, liability shall be apportioned between you and Deepseek based on
the degree of fault, as determined under applicable laws and
regulations.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This indemnification clause is broader than typical — it includes 'administrative fines' (which may relate to Chinese regulatory penalties) and an unusually detailed list of recoverable costs. Users bear full liability unless DeepSeek is also at fault, in which case apportionment applies.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 8.2
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=You%20shall%20be%20responsible,applicable%20laws%20and%20regulations.
### indemnity liability — risk medium
> We make no warranty that the Services are available or will continue
to be available in certain jurisdictions. The functions or features of
the Services may also vary in different jurisdiction
- Interpretation (disclaimed): The warranty disclaimer regarding availability means users have no contractual recourse if the service becomes unavailable in their jurisdiction, which is particularly relevant for business-critical or API-dependent deployments.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 1.5
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=We%20make%20no%20warranty,vary%20in%20different%20jurisdiction
### indemnity liability — risk medium
> You will bear full responsibility for any losses
caused by the leakage of your account or password, except where the loss
is caused by our intentional or gross negligent conduc
- Interpretation (disclaimed): The clause allocates financial risk of unauthorized account access to the user by default. The carve-out for DeepSeek's 'intentional or gross negligent conduct' sets a high threshold that will rarely be met in practice, limiting user recourse.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 2.4
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=You%20will%20bear%20full,or%20gross%20negligent%20conduc
### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> CONFORMANCE WITH DESCRIPTION. IN PARTICULAR, WE DO NOT REPRESENT OR
WARRANT TO YOU:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment introduces the specific enumerated representations and warranties that DeepSeek does not make regarding the Services.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “IMPLIED TERMS AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR PURPOSE OR”
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%20CONFORMANCE%20WITH%20DESCRIPTION.,OR%20WARRANT%20TO%20YOU%3A
### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> their content, services, or practices. Your use of any such link is
undertaken at your sole discretion and risk. You acknowledge and agree
that it is your responsibility to evaluate the third party's terms,
protect your data, and secure your property when engaging with these
external resources.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment places the obligation on the user to evaluate third-party terms, protect their own data, and secure their property when engaging with external resources, shifting responsibility away from DeepSeek.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Outputs for informational purposes only and disclaim all liability for”
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%20their%20content%2C%20services%2C,with%20these%20external%20resources.
### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> 8.5 You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us, our affiliates,
employees and licensors (if any) harmless against any liabilities,
damages, and costs (including reasonable attorneys' fees) payable to a
third party arising out of a breach by you or any user of your account
of these Terms, your violation of all applicable laws and regulations or
third party rights, your fraud or other illegal acts, or your
intentional misconduct or gross negligence, to the extent permitted by
the applicable law.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment imposes an indemnification obligation on users to defend and hold harmless DeepSeek, its affiliates, employees, and licensors from third-party claims arising from the user's breach of Terms, violation of laws or third-party rights, fraud, or intentional misconduct or gross negligence.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 8.5
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%208.5%20You%20agree,by%20the%20applicable%20law.
### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> (1) THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS;
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment disclaims any warranty that use of the Services will meet the user's requirements.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “IMPLIED TERMS AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR PURPOSE OR”
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%20(1)%20THAT%20YOUR,WILL%20MEET%20YOUR%20REQUIREMENTS%3B
### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> (2) THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES OR ANY PART THEREOF WILL BE
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment disclaims any warranty that use of the Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or free from error.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “IMPLIED TERMS AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR PURPOSE OR”
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%20(2)%20THAT%20YOUR,PART%20THEREOF%20WILL%20BE
### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> 4.4 The Output may include information from third-party websites or
other external sources. We are not responsible for the validity of such
content, nor do we guarantee the authenticity, legality, or security of
any content, products, services, or other materials obtained through
these channels. We may provide links to third-party websites in the
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment disclaims DeepSeek's responsibility for the validity, authenticity, legality, or security of third-party content appearing in Outputs, limiting liability for third-party information referenced by the Service.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 4.4
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%204.4%20The%20Output,third-party%20websites%20in%20the
### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> 5.4 Given that the Outputs may contain incorrect, incomplete or
inaccurate content, if you use the Outputs for any purpose that could
have a legal or material impact on natural persons, such as making
credit, educational, employment, housing, insurance, legal, medical, or
other important decisions about them, such Outputs shall undergo human
reviews; and you shall be solely and independently liable for the
corresponding liabilities.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment imposes an obligation on users to subject Outputs to human review before using them for consequential decisions affecting natural persons, and assigns sole and independent liability to users for resulting consequences.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 5.4
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%205.4%20Given%20that,for%20the%20corresponding%20liabilities.
### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> NON-INFRINGING OR SECURE;
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment continues disclaiming that Outputs will be non-infringing or secure.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES WILL BE ACCURATE, UP-TO-DATE, RELIABLE,”
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
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### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> (4) THAT DEFECTS IN THE OPERATION OR FUNCTIONALITY OF THE SERVICES WILL
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment disclaims any warranty that defects in the operation or functionality of the Services will be corrected.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES WILL BE ACCURATE, UP-TO-DATE, RELIABLE,”
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
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### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> (5) WITH RESPECT TO THIRD PARTY OFFERINGS.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment disclaims any warranty with respect to third-party offerings available through or referenced by the Services.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “BE CORRECTED;OR”
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
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- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%20(5)%20WITH%20RESPECT%20TO%20THIRD%20PARTY%20OFFERINGS.
### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> Outputs may contain errors or omissions and are for your reference
only. You should NOT treat any Outputs as professional advice.
In particular, when using this Service to consult on medical, legal,
financial, and other professional issues, please note that the Output
does not constitute any advice or commitment, nor does it represent
opinions in any professional field. If you require related professional
services, you should consult professionals and make decisions under
their guidance. The Output of our Services shall not form the basis for
your further actions or omissions. You are solely and independently
responsible for any decisions or actions you take based on any Outputs,
as well as for any consequences that follow.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment disclaims that Outputs constitute professional advice in medical, legal, financial, or other professional fields, and states that users are solely responsible for their own decisions and actions based on Outputs.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “The”
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> 5.2 When you enable the "Search" function, the accuracy of the Outputs
may be improved to some extent. However, limited by current technical
capabilities, inaccuracy in AI-generated content is a common
industry-wide issue and cannot be entirely avoided. Therefore, please
use our Services rationally in accordance with these Terms.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment discloses that even with the Search function enabled, inaccuracy in AI-generated content is an industry-wide issue that cannot be entirely avoided, limiting DeepSeek's liability for Output accuracy.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 5.2
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
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### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> (3) THAT ANY OUTPUT OR OTHER INFORMATION OBTAINED BY YOU AS A RESULT OF
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment disclaims any warranty that Outputs or other information obtained through the Services will be accurate, up-to-date, reliable, non-infringing, or secure.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “IMPLIED TERMS AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR PURPOSE OR”
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
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### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> 8.1 NOTHING IN THESE TERMS SHALL AFFECT ANY STATUTORY RIGHTS THAT YOU
CANNOT CONTRACTUALLY AGREE TO ALTER OR WAIVE AND ARE LEGALLY ALWAYS
ENTITLED TO AS A CONSUMER.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment carves out statutory consumer rights that cannot be contractually waived, ensuring that the disclaimer and limitation provisions do not override mandatory legal protections available to consumers.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 8.1
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
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### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> 8.3 THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS AND
WE MAKE NO WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION OR CONDITION TO YOU WITH RESPECT TO
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment begins the 'as is' and 'as available' warranty disclaimer, excluding all express and implied warranties regarding the Services including satisfactory quality and fitness for purpose.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 8.3
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
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- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%208.3%20THE%20SERVICES,YOU%20WITH%20RESPECT%20TO
### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE OR FREE FROM ERROR;
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment continues the disclaimer that use of the Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or free from error.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “IMPLIED TERMS AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR PURPOSE OR”
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
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- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%20UNINTERRUPTED%2C%20TIMELY%2C%20SECURE%20OR%20FREE%20FROM%20ERROR%3B
### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> 8.4 Unless otherwise agreed, either DeepSeek or you shall not be liable
for the other’s incidental, consequential, punitive, special, or
indirect losses or damages, including but not limited to the loss of
profits or goodwill, unless such losses or damages result from its own
intentional or gross negligent conduct. This limitation applies
irrespective of any litigation brought under breach, tort, compensation,
or any other legal grounds, even if the party was informed of the
possibility of such losses. OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER THESE TERMS
WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICE THAT
GAVE RISE TO THE CLAIM DURING THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE LIABILITY AROSE
OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100). THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION APPLY
ONLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment establishes mutual exclusion of incidental, consequential, punitive, special, or indirect damages except for intentional or grossly negligent conduct, and caps DeepSeek's aggregate liability at the greater of fees paid or another threshold, constituting a core liability limitation.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 8.4
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%208.4%20Unless%20otherwise,PERMITTED%20BY%20APPLICABLE%20LAW.
### indemnity liability — risk unknown
> 8.6 DeepSeek’s affiliates, suppliers, licensors, and employees are
intended third party beneficiaries of this section.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment designates DeepSeek's affiliates, suppliers, licensors, and employees as intended third-party beneficiaries of the indemnity and liability section, granting them enforceable rights under the agreement.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 8.6 (DeepSeek’s affiliates, suppliers, licensors, and employees are)
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%208.6%20DeepSeek%E2%80%99s%20affiliates%2C,beneficiaries%20of%20this%20section.
### confidentiality — risk unknown
> 6.2 Without our permission, you or your end users shall not use any
trademarks, service marks, trade names, domain names, website names,
company logos (LOGOs), URLs, or other prominent brand features related
to the Services, including but not limited to "DeepSeek," etc., in any
way, either singly or in combination. You are not allowed to display,
use, or apply for registration of trademarks, domain names, etc.,
related to the aforementioned terms in any way, and you shall not
perform acts that expressly or implicitly indicate the right to display,
use, or otherwise deal with these identifiers to others except as
permitted by the relevant law and licensed by DeepSeek.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment restricts users and their end users from using DeepSeek's trademarks, brand features, domain names, or logos in any form without permission, and prohibits applying for registration of such marks.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 6.2
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
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- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%206.2%20Without%20our,and%20licensed%20by%20DeepSeek.
### governing law disputes — risk high
> 10.1 The establishment, execution, interpretation, and resolution of
disputes under these Terms shall be governed by the laws of the People's
Republic of China in the mainland.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Choice-of-law clause selects mainland Chinese law for all disputes. For users outside China, this means their local consumer/data protection laws may not apply, and enforcing rights could require engaging with an unfamiliar legal system. This is a significant risk for EU, US, and other non-Chinese users.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 10.1 (The establishment, execution, interpretation, and resolution of)
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=10.1%20The%20establishment%2C%20execution%2C,China%20in%20the%20mainland.
### governing law disputes — risk high
> The establishment, execution, interpretation, and resolution of
disputes under these Terms shall be governed by the laws of the People's
Republic of China in the mainlan
- Interpretation (disclaimed): PRC governing law means disputes are interpreted under Chinese legal standards. This may conflict with mandatory local law protections (e.g., GDPR in the EU) and practically limits international users' ability to seek redress in their home jurisdictions.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 10.1 (The establishment, execution, interpretation, and resolution of)
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
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- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=The%20establishment%2C%20execution%2C%20interpretation%2C,China%20in%20the%20mainlan
### governing law disputes — risk high
> 10.2 In the event of a dispute arising from the signing, performance, or
interpretation of these Terms, the parties can make efforts to resolve
it amicably through negotiation. Also either party has the right to file
a lawsuit with a court having jurisdiction over the location of the
registered office of Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): The exclusive venue is a Chinese court at DeepSeek's registered location (Hangzhou). Non-Chinese users face significant practical barriers — cost, language, travel, and procedural unfamiliarity — to asserting legal rights. No arbitration, class action, or alternative dispute resolution mechanism is offered.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 10.2
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=10.2%20In%20the%20event,Artificial%20Intelligence%20Co.%2C%20Ltd.
### governing law disputes — risk unknown
> Last Update: Feb 10, 2026
- Interpretation (disclaimed): The complete absence of a governing law or dispute resolution clause in the privacy policy means users have no clarity on which legal system governs privacy disputes. This is itself a risk factor, particularly for non-Chinese users.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=Last%20Update%3A%20Feb%2010%2C%202026
### governing law disputes — risk unknown
> 11.1 In order to provide you with better services or to comply with
changes in national laws, regulations, policy adjustments, technical
conditions, product functionalities, and other requirements, we may
revise these Terms from time to time. The revised content will form an
integral part of these Terms. Once announced, it replaces the original
terms. Please refer to the latest version of these Terms on the official
website. If you do not accept the modified terms, please stop using the
Service immediately. Your continued usage of the Service will be
considered as your acceptance of the modified terms.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Establishes the procedure for amending the Terms, providing that DeepSeek may revise them unilaterally, that revised terms replace originals upon announcement, and that continued use constitutes acceptance, while granting users the right to reject changes by ceasing use.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 11.1
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
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- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%2011.1%20In%20order,of%20the%20modified%20terms.
### governing law disputes — risk unknown
> You understand that your use of Services, providing Inputs to and
obtaining Outputs via Services, might be subject to all applicable laws
and regulations of export controls and sanctions laws (collectively
"Export Control and Sanctions Laws") . You recognize that you are solely
responsible for complying with all applicable Export Control and
Sanctions Laws related to the access and use of the Services of you and
your end user. You represent and warrant that Services may not be used
in or for the benefit of, or exported, re-exported, or transferred (a)
to or within any country subject to comprehensive sanctions under Export
Control and Sanctions Laws; (b) to any party on any restricted party
lists under any applicable Export Control and Sanctions Laws that would
prohibit your use of Services. Our Services shall not be used for any
end use prohibited by applicable Export Control and Sanctions Laws, and
your and your end user's Inputs shall not include material or
information that requires a license for release or export.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Imposes an obligation on the user to comply with all applicable Export Control and Sanctions Laws when accessing or using the Services, and includes a warranty/representation that the Services will not be used in prohibited countries or for prohibited purposes, creating a binding legal compliance requirement.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Export Control and Sanctions”
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
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- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%20You%20understand%20that,for%20release%20or%20export.
### governing law disputes — risk ambiguous
> DeepSeek products and services are owned and operated by Hangzhou
DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd
- Interpretation (disclaimed): The absence of an explicit governing law or dispute resolution clause in the reproduced document, combined with the operator being a PRC entity, creates material ambiguity about which legal system governs disputes and where users must pursue claims.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “DeepSeek products and services are owned and operated by Hangzhou”
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
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- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=DeepSeek%20products%20and%20services,Artificial%20Intelligence%20Co.%2C%20Ltd
### governing law disputes — risk unknown
> 10.1 The establishment, execution, interpretation, and resolution of
disputes under these Terms shall be governed by the laws of the People's
Republic of China in the mainland.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Establishes that the laws of the People's Republic of China (mainland) govern the formation, execution, interpretation, and dispute resolution under these Terms, binding both parties to a specific legal framework.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 10.1 (The establishment, execution, interpretation, and resolution of)
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
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- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%2010.1%20The%20establishment%2C,China%20in%20the%20mainland.
### governing law disputes — risk unknown
> 10.2 In the event of a dispute arising from the signing, performance, or
interpretation of these Terms, the parties can make efforts to resolve
it amicably through negotiation. Also either party has the right to file
a lawsuit with a court having jurisdiction over the location of the
registered office of Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Sets out the dispute resolution procedure, providing that parties should first attempt amicable negotiation and grants either party the right to file a lawsuit in the court having jurisdiction over the registered office of Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 10.2
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%2010.2%20In%20the,Artificial%20Intelligence%20Co.%2C%20Ltd.
### governing law disputes — risk unknown
> If you are using the Services in the EEA, Switzerland or the UK (the
“European Region”), the following additional terms apply:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): States that users in the European Region are subject to additional terms, formally incorporating those supplemental provisions into the agreement for qualifying users.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=If%20you%20are%20using,following%20additional%20terms%20apply%3A
### moderation enforcement — risk high
> In response to your violation of these Terms or other service terms,
or your use of our Services could cause risk or harm to DeepSeek, our
users, or anyone else, DeepSeek reserves the right to independently
judge and take measures against you, including but not limited to,
issuing warnings, setting deadlines for correction, restricting account
functions, suspending usage, closing accounts, prohibiting
re-registration, deleting relevant content, etc.. For behaviors
suspected of violating laws and regulations or involving illegal
activities, relevant records will be retained, and reports will be made
to the competent authorities in accordance with the law, cooperating
with their investigations.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): The enforcement clause grants DeepSeek nearly unlimited discretion to take action against users based on a subjective harm standard ('could cause risk'). The mandatory reporting to 'competent authorities' under Chinese law raises significant concerns for users in other jurisdictions regarding data sovereignty and surveillance risk.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 8.2
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
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- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=In%20response%20to%20your,cooperating%20with%20their%20investigations.
### moderation enforcement — risk high
> If the materials or information you submit are inaccurate,
untrue, non-standard, or if there is a reason for the company to suspect
them as incorrect, false, or illegal, we reserve the right to refuse to
provide you with related functions. As a result, you may be unable to
use this platform and related services or may face restrictions on
certain functions during use. In such cases, we will offer an
opportunity for you to explain or object. If we determine your
explanation or objection is valid at our sole discretion, we will
promptly restore your access to the Services without reasonably delay.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): The 'sole discretion' standard for evaluating appeals, combined with broad grounds for restriction (including mere suspicion), creates significant enforcement asymmetry. Users have no independent adjudication mechanism.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 2.2
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
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- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=If%20the%20materials%20or,without%20reasonably%20delay.%20
### moderation enforcement — risk medium
> To fulfill legal and compliance requirements, DeepSeek has the right
to use technical means to review the behavior of users using the
Services, including but not limited to establishing risk filtering
mechanisms, and creating databases for illegal content features.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): The clause grants DeepSeek unilateral authority to conduct technical surveillance of user activity without apparent limitation on scope, raising concerns about pervasive monitoring of inputs and usage patterns.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.3
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
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- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=To%20fulfill%20legal%20and,illegal%20content%20features.%20
### moderation enforcement — risk unknown
> 11.2 If you notice any violation of laws and regulations or breach of
these Terms or you have any opinions or suggestions regarding these
Terms or the Services, you can contact us through the following methods:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Sets out the procedure by which users may report violations of laws, breaches of the Terms, or submit feedback about the Services, establishing a channel for enforcement and compliance reporting.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 11.2
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
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- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%2011.2%20If%20you,through%20the%20following%20methods%3A
### moderation enforcement — risk unknown
> 3.5 You will not violate any applicable, nor interfere with, damage, or
attack the Services, systems, networks, models, and other components
that support the normal operation of the service. You will not engage in
activities that endanger the security of the Services:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This restriction prohibits violating applicable law and interfering with, damaging, or attacking the Services, systems, networks, models, and components, and prohibits activities endangering service security, establishing broad platform integrity obligations.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.5
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
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- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%203.5%20You%20will,security%20of%20the%20Services%3A
### moderation enforcement — risk unknown
> (4) is discriminatory such as discriminating another based on race,
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This restriction prohibits discriminatory content targeting individuals based on protected characteristics, establishing an enforceable content moderation obligation against discriminatory use.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.4
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> (2) Using the Services for dangerous purposes that may have serious
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This restriction prohibits using the Services for purposes that may cause serious harmful impacts on physical health, psychology, society, or economy, or that violate scientific and technological ethics.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.6
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> (2) Engage in activities that disrupt or damage the normal operation of
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This restriction introduces the category of activities that disrupt or damage normal network operation, forming part of the enumerated prohibited security conduct under platform terms.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.5
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> networks, models, and other components.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continuation of segment 65, completing the catch-all restriction by listing the protected components (systems, networks, models, and other components) against endangering activities.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.5
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> Online Complaints and Feedback Portal: Click the "Contact us" button on
the product interface after logging in.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Specifies the online complaints and feedback portal as a designated method for users to contact DeepSeek, forming part of the enforcement and reporting procedure described in segment 126.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 11.2
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> (6) facilitates, promotes, incites or glorifies violence or
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This restriction prohibits content that facilitates, promotes, incites or glorifies violence or terrorist/extremism material, establishing a content moderation rule with legal and safety implications.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.4
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> offence; or
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continuation of segment 54, completing the clause on criminal offence prohibition as part of the enumerated list of restricted content types.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.4
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> (10) impersonates or is designed to impersonate a celebrity, public
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This restriction prohibits impersonation of celebrities, public figures, or other persons without labelling content as unofficial or parody, unless explicit consent is obtained, establishing an identity and honesty moderation rule.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.4
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> (1) Engage in illegal activities involving network intrusion, such as:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This restriction introduces the category of illegal network intrusion activities prohibited to users, forming part of the enumerated security-related conduct restrictions under platform rules.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.5
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> regulations, regulatory policies, or infringe on the legitimate rights
and interests of third parties.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continuation of segment 68, completing the prohibition on illegal use by specifying infringement on legitimate rights and interests of third parties as a prohibited purpose.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.6
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> 3.4 You will not use the Services to generate, express or promote
content or a chatbot that:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Prohibits users from generating, expressing, or promoting certain categories of harmful content or chatbots through the Services, establishing content moderation restrictions.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.4
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> using unauthorized data or accessing unauthorized servers/accounts;
forging TCP/IP packet names or partial names; attempting to probe, scan,
or test vulnerabilities in the software system or network without
permission.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This restriction enumerates specific prohibited network intrusion activities, including unauthorized data access, TCP/IP forgery, and unauthorized vulnerability scanning, enforcing platform security obligations.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.5
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> 3.3 To fulfill legal and compliance requirements, DeepSeek has the right
to use technical means to review the behavior of users using the
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Grants DeepSeek the right to use technical means to monitor and review user behavior for legal and compliance purposes, including risk filtering and illegal-content databases.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.3
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> chatbots);
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continuation of segment 46, completing the parenthetical example of sexual chatbots as prohibited sexually explicit content under platform moderation enforcement.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.4
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> (3) may harass, intimidate, threaten, harm, hurt, scare, distress,
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This restriction prohibits content that may harass, intimidate, threaten, harm, hurt, scare, distress, embarrass or upset another person, defining a category of prohibited user conduct under content moderation enforcement.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.4
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> harmful impacts on physical health, psychology, society, or the economy,
or violate scientific and technological ethics.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continuation of segment 70, completing the harmful purposes restriction by referencing violations of scientific and technological ethics as an additional prohibited category.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.6
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> regulations, or that may harm DeepSeek's rights and interests.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continuation of segment 76, completing the catch-all restriction by specifying harm to DeepSeek's rights and interests as an additional prohibited category of use.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.6
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> Exercise the rights stipulated in these Terms for any illegal or
violating behavior committed by the user during the use of the
Services before deletion.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Reserves DeepSeek's right to exercise enforcement rights under the Terms for any user violations committed prior to account deletion, ensuring that account deletion does not extinguish DeepSeek's remedial or enforcement authority.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 2.5
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> person under the age of 18 or the minimum age required in your country;
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continuation of segment 52, completing the age-based restriction by specifying the minimum age threshold required in the user's country as an alternative standard for the prohibition.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.4
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> 8.2 In response to your violation of these Terms or other service terms,
or your use of our Services could cause risk or harm to DeepSeek, our
users, or anyone else, DeepSeek reserves the right to independently
judge and take measures against you, including but not limited to,
issuing warnings, setting deadlines for correction, restricting account
functions, suspending usage, closing accounts, prohibiting
re-registration, deleting relevant content, etc.. For behaviors
suspected of violating laws and regulations or involving illegal
activities, relevant records will be retained, and reports will be made
to the competent authorities in accordance with the law, cooperating
with their investigations. You shall be responsible for any legal
liabilities, claims, demands, or losses asserted by third parties
resulting therefrom, and you shall compensate us for any losses
incurred, including but not limited to litigation fees, arbitration
fees, attorney fees, notary fees, announcement fees, appraisal fees,
travel expenses, investigation and evidence collection fees,
compensation, liquidated damages, settlement costs, and administrative
fines incurred in protecting our rights. However, if we are also at
fault, liability shall be apportioned between you and Deepseek based on
the degree of fault, as determined under applicable laws and
regulations.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment reserves DeepSeek's right to take unilateral enforcement actions — including warnings, account suspension, content deletion, and reporting to authorities — against users who violate the Terms or cause risk or harm.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 8.2
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> (7) exploits, harms, or attempts to exploit or harm minors or exposes
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This restriction prohibits content that exploits, harms, or attempts to exploit or harm minors, or exposes minors to harmful content, establishing a child safety content moderation obligation.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.4
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> bullying or trolling another;
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continuation of the restriction prohibiting bullying or trolling behavior, forming part of the enumerated list of prohibited content under platform moderation rules.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.4
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> 3.2 When using the Services provided by DeepSeek, users shall comply
with these Terms and adhere to the principles of voluntariness,
equality, fairness, and good faith. Users shall not use the Service to
engage in, facilitate, or promote any activities violating laws or
regulations, infringing on the legal rights or interests of others or
seek unjust benefits, nor shall you disrupt the normal order of the
internet platform.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Obliges users to comply with the Terms and principles of voluntariness, equality, fairness, and good faith, and prohibits using the Services for illegal activities, infringement of others' rights, unjust enrichment, or disruption of platform order.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.2
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> mechanisms, and creating databases for illegal content features.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continuation of DeepSeek's right to create databases of illegal content features as part of its technical compliance monitoring infrastructure.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Services, including but not limited to establishing risk filtering”
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> (1) is hateful, defamatory, offensive, abusive, tortious or vulgar;
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Specifies that hateful, defamatory, offensive, abusive, tortious, or vulgar content is prohibited from being generated or promoted through the Services, detailing the first category of restricted content.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.4
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> (2) is deliberately designed to provoke or antagonize another or is
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This restriction prohibits users from submitting content deliberately designed to provoke or antagonize others, establishing a behavioral content moderation rule enforceable against users.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.4
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> embarrass or upset another;
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continuation of segment 42, completing the list of prohibited harmful effects (embarrass or upset another) that constitute restricted content under the platform's moderation policy.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.4
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> gender, sexuality, religion, nationality, disability or age;
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continuation of segment 44, specifying protected characteristics (sexuality, religion, nationality, disability, or age) whose discrimination is prohibited under platform content rules.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.4
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> (5) is pornographic, obscene, or sexually explicit (e.g., sexual
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This restriction prohibits pornographic, obscene, or sexually explicit content, including sexual chatbots as a named example, establishing a content moderation rule enforceable against users.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.4
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> terrorist/extremism content;
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continuation of segment 48, completing the description of prohibited terrorist and extremism content as part of the enumerated content moderation restrictions.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.4
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> minors to such content;
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continuation of segment 50, completing the phrase about prohibition on exposing minors to harmful content under platform child protection moderation rules.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.4
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> (8) are designed to specifically appeal to or present a persona of any
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This restriction prohibits content specifically designed to appeal to or present a persona of persons under 18 or minimum age thresholds by jurisdiction, establishing a child protection content moderation rule.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.4
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> (9) constitute, encourage or provide instructions for a criminal
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This restriction prohibits content that constitutes, encourages, or provides instructions for criminal offences, establishing a legal compliance content moderation obligation on users.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.4
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
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> figure or a person other than yourself without clearly labelling the
content or chatbot as "unofficial" or "parody", unless you have that
person's explicit consent.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continuation of segment 56, completing the impersonation restriction by specifying the conditions under which it may be permitted (labelling as unofficial/parody or obtaining explicit consent).
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.4
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%20figure%20or%20a,that%20person's%20explicit%20consent.
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> the network, such as: intentionally generating, spreading malicious
programs or viruses; entering public computer networks or other people's
computer systems without permission and deleting, modifying, adding
stored information, etc.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This restriction enumerates specific prohibited network disruption activities including spreading malicious programs, unauthorized system access, and unauthorized data modification, enforcing platform and network security obligations.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.5
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%20the%20network%2C%20such,adding%20stored%20information%2C%20etc.
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> (3) Engage in activities to steal network data, such as: reverse
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This restriction introduces the category of prohibited network data theft and enumerated activities such as reverse engineering, reverse compilation, and capturing service content using automated tools, protecting the platform's intellectual property and system integrity.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.5
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%20(3)%20Engage%20in,data%2C%20such%20as%3A%20reverse
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> engineering, reverse assembly, reverse compilation, translation, or
attempting to discover the source code, models, algorithms, and system
source code or underlying components of the software in any way;
capturing, copying any content of the Services, including but not
limited to using any robots, spiders, or other automatic setups, setting
mirrors.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continuation of segment 63, completing the enumeration of prohibited data theft and scraping activities including use of bots, spiders, and mirroring tools that capture service content without authorization.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.5
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%20engineering%2C%20reverse%20assembly%2C,automatic%20setups%2C%20setting%20mirrors.
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> (4) Engaging in other activities that endanger the Services' systems,
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This restriction introduces a catch-all prohibition on other activities that endanger the Services' systems, networks, models, and components, serving as a general residual security restriction.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.5
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%20(4)%20Engaging%20in,endanger%20the%20Services'%20systems%2C
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> 3.6 You will not use the Services for the following improper purposes:
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment introduces the heading for section 3.6, establishing that the following subsections enumerate improper purposes for which the Services may not be used, framing subsequent restrictions on commercial and legal use.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.6
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%203.6%20You%20will,the%20following%20improper%20purposes%3A
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> (1) Using the Services for any illegal purposes that violate laws and
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This restriction prohibits using the Services for illegal purposes that violate laws, regulations, regulatory policies, or infringe on third-party rights, establishing a broad legal compliance obligation on users.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.6
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%20(1)%20Using%20the,that%20violate%20laws%20and
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> (3) Engaging in activities that infringe on intellectual property
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This restriction prohibits activities that infringe on intellectual property rights, trade secrets, business ethics violations, or use of algorithms and platforms for monopolistic and unfair competition behaviors.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.6
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%20(3)%20Engaging%20in,infringe%20on%20intellectual%20property
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> rights, trade secrets, and other violations of business ethics, or using
algorithms, data, platforms, etc., to implement monopolistic and unfair
competition behaviors.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Continuation of segment 72, completing the intellectual property and competition restriction by specifying the use of algorithms, data, and platforms to implement monopolistic or unfair competition behaviors as prohibited conduct.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.6
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%20rights%2C%20trade%20secrets%2C,and%20unfair%20competition%20behaviors.
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> (5) Other uses prohibited or restricted by laws and administrative
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This restriction prohibits other uses barred by law, administrative regulations, or that may harm DeepSeek's rights and interests, serving as a residual catch-all restriction on user conduct.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 3.6
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%20(5)%20Other%20uses,by%20laws%20and%20administrative
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> 5.3 To prevent confusion while reducing the potential impact of
inaccurate generated information, DeepSeek has added labels within the
platform to explicitly remind users that such content is AI generated.
You shall not delete, alter, forge, conceal, or attempt to circumvent
such labels, nor use this Service to produce or disseminate false
information, infringing information, or engage in any illegal or
non-compliant activities.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment restricts users from deleting, altering, forging, concealing, or circumventing AI-generated content labels, and prohibits use of the Service to produce or disseminate false, infringing, or illegal information.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 5.3
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%205.3%20To%20prevent,illegal%20or%20non-compliant%20activities.
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> If you believe that our service infringes on your intellectual property
rights or other rights, or if you find any illegal, false information or
behaviors that violate these Terms, or if you have any comments and
suggestions about our services, you can submit them by going to the
product interface, checking the avatar, and clicking the "Contact Us"
button, or by providing truthful feedback to us through our publicly
listed contact email as provided in Section 11. We take your opinions
seriously and will take legal actions accordingly. We appreciate your
feedback, and you agree that we may use it without restriction or
compensation to you.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment establishes the procedure for users to submit complaints about intellectual property infringement, illegal content, or policy violations, and grants DeepSeek permission to use the feedback provided.
- Tier: All
- Location: Terms of Service › “Complaints and Feedback”
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%20If%20you%20believe,or%20compensation%20to%20you.
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> Contact Email:
service@deepseek.com
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Provides the contact email address (service@deepseek.com) as an additional designated channel for users to submit complaints, feedback, or reports, completing the contact and enforcement procedure.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 11.2
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%20Contact%20Email%3A%0A%20service%40deepseek.com
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> | To promote the safety, security, and stability of the Platform,
such as by preventing and detecting abuse, fraud, and illegal
activity on the Platform and by conducting troubleshooting, data
analysis, testing, and research. | Account Personal Data
User Input
Personal
Data When You Contact Us
Device and Network Personal Data
Log Personal Data
Location Personal Data
Cookies | Compliance with our legal obligations when we use your Personal
Data to comply with applicable law or when we protect our or our
affiliates’, users’, or third parties’ rights, safety, and
property.
Our legitimate
interests to ensure that the Platform is safe and secure. |
- Interpretation (disclaimed): This segment identifies the purposes for which personal data is processed to maintain platform safety and security, including fraud prevention, abuse detection, troubleshooting, and research, establishing an obligation tied to lawful bases for processing personal data.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=%7C%20To%20promote%20the,safe%20and%20secure.%20%7C
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> When you use paid services in our open platform, we collect your
payment order and transaction Personal Data to provide Services such
as order placement, payment, customer service, and after-sales
support.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Paid/API tier users are subject to additional financial data collection. While the stated purpose is transactional, this data feeds into the broader data profile shared with service providers and the corporate group.
- Tier: Paid
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=When%20you%20use%20paid,service%2C%20and%20after-sales%20support.
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> 1.5 We make no warranty that the Services are available or will continue
to be available in certain jurisdictions. The functions or features of
the Services may also vary in different jurisdictions.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Disclaims any warranty of service availability in certain jurisdictions and notes that features may vary by jurisdiction, limiting DeepSeek's obligations regarding geographic accessibility.
- Tier: All
- Location: § 1.5
- Source: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `3ec7d1a92a5fa104b7ae0810a1fa63ef1f97d117e114def64fa7e249e94b653e`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://cdn.deepseek.com/policies/en-US/deepseek-terms-of-use.html#:~:text=%201.5%20We%20make,vary%20in%20different%20jurisdictions.
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> and
**Payment Personal Data**
are not applicable to DeepSeek App.
- Interpretation (disclaimed): Confirms exclusion of Cookie and Payment Personal Data from DeepSeek App, establishing a legally operative difference between app and platform tiers regarding these data categories.
- Tier: All
- Location: text-fragment link only — source has no section structure
- Source: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html
- Snapshot SHA-256: `21ea059d389152785841addf1e6475fb7a376dd8d0419dcaa017b2dfc36895da`
- Wayback: —
- Deep link: https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html#:~:text=and%20**Payment%20Personal%20Data**,applicable%20to%20DeepSeek%20App.