Retention & Deletion · User right or choice
Deleting an account does not erase every obligation
Under the agreed conditions, you may stop using the services, terminate the contract and delete your account. DeepSeek can still retain data required by law and exercise rights concerning unlawful conduct or violations before deletion. Section 8.2 separately specifies enforcement and compensation, with liability apportioned by fault when DeepSeek is also at fault.
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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:
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 deletion.
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.