5minGPTs OpenAI Terms of Service: What You Need to Know
GPTs are amazing tools that can help you create amazing content using artificial intelligence. They are powered by ChatGPT, an AI Application that uses OpenAI’s technology. But before you start using GPTs, you need to know some important things about OpenAI’s Terms of Service and Privacy for GPTs. In this article, I will explain some of the key points that you should be aware of.
GPTs Content
The information that you include in your GPTs Application(for example: knowledge base, description, prompt) is your Content. This means that you own it and you are responsible for it. OpenAI does not claim any ownership or control over your Content. Make sure that your content and the output that your GPT produces are in compliance with the Agreement and OpenAI’s Usage Policies. These policies are designed to ensure that your GPT does not violate any laws, rights, or ethical standards. You should read them carefully and follow them strictly.
The information that you include with your GPT (for example your GPT name and description) is your Content. As between you and OpenAI, you are solely responsible for Output that is based on the instructions, content, custom actions, and configurations that you use or enable to create your GPT. You must ensure your GPT complies with the Agreement and our ~Usage Policies~. https://openai.com/policies/service-terms
GPTs Actions
GPTs developers can create actions for their GPT to call external API, website, or service (an “Action”) that you own or control. For example, you can make your GPT send emails, post tweets, or access data from a website. This can make your GPT more powerful and useful. However, you also need to comply with OpenAI’s Plugins and Actions Terms. These terms are designed to ensure that your GPT does not harm or misuse any Action that you own or control. You should read them carefully and follow them strictly. If you enable your GPT to interact with an Action that is owned or controlled by a third party, you also need to be careful. You are responsible for ensuring that any collection, use, or transmission of any information from any user of your GPT to the third party is authorized by the user. This means that you need to get the user’s consent and inform them about what information is being collected, used, or transmitted and how it is being used. You also need to respect the privacy and security of the user and the third party.
If you enable your GPT to interact with an API, website, or service (an “Action”) you own or control, then you must comply with our ~Plugins and Actions Terms~. If you enable your GPT to interact with an Action owned or controlled by a third party, you are responsible for ensuring that any collection, use, or transmission of any information from any user of your GPT to the third party is authorized by the user. https://openai.com/policies/service-terms
GPTs Branding
You are allowed to use the word “GPT” in the name of your GPT. For example, you can name your GPT “GPT-Writer” or “GPT-Quiz”. This is because OpenAI grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sub licensable license to use the name “GPT” to create your own GPT. However, you also need to follow OpenAI’s brand guidelines. These guidelines are designed to ensure that you use the name “GPT” in a respectful and appropriate way. You should read them carefully and follow them strictly. You also need to be careful not to imply that OpenAI creates, supports, or endorses your GPT without its prior written consent. This means that you should not use OpenAI’s logo, trademark, or name in a way that suggests that your GPT is affiliated with or approved by OpenAI. You should also not make any false or misleading claims or statements about your GPT or OpenAI. Developer allowed to use word GPT in the name.
(d) Use of “GPT”. Subject to ~our brand guidelines~, we grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to use the name “GPT” to create your own GPT. You may not imply that we create, support, or endorse your GPT without our prior written consent. https://openai.com/policies/service-terms
GPTs removal
OpenAI and creators of GPTs can remove GPTs at any time without prior notice. This means that you should not rely on any GPT being always available or accessible. You should also be prepared to deal with any consequences or losses that may result from the removal of any GPT.
(c) Removal. We may remove or refuse to make any GPT available on our Services at any time without notice to you for (i) legal, fraud and abuse prevention, or security reasons or (ii) if your GPT otherwise violates our Terms. https://openai.com/policies/service-terms Changes and Removal. OpenAI and creators of GPTs can remove GPTs at any time without prior notice. https://openai.com/policies/service-terms
Conclusion
GPTs are powerful tools that let you create your own custom content generators using OpenAI’s technology. However, you also need to be aware of some important things about OpenAI’s Terms of Service and Privacy for GPTs. Make sure that your GPT content and output are in compliance with the Agreement and OpenAI’s Usage Policies. If you follow these rules and guidelines, you can enjoy using GPTs to create amazing AI applications without any worries. If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to contact us
