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• Conduct and abuse documentation. If we determine or reasonably suspect that an account was used for conduct that violates these terms — including harassment, fraud, abuse of the service, or harm to other users — we may retain data associated with that conduct for a period necessary to investigate, document, and address the violation; comply with legal or regulatory obligations; or defend against claims. This retention may persist after account deletion.
• Security incidents. Data relevant to a security incident, breach investigation, or fraud review may be retained for the duration of that investigation.
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We may update these terms as the platform evolves. Material changes will be noted with a new effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of OpenWatch after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

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