Account Deactivated due to Biological Research

An OpenAI user's account was deactivated due to "Prohibited Biological Use" after they inquired about legally receiving beneficial bacteria from the University of Oxford through USDA channels. The user, a biology student, was researching agricultural improvements for U.S. crops, and stated that the bacteria and research were under strict institutional supervision with no negative effects. They are seeking advice on how to resolve the account deactivation.

This report is the first public account of an OpenAI account deactivation for "Prohibited Biological Use" related to agricultural research, unlike previous reports focused on misuse for harmful purposes.