Does factory overclock reduce the life of a GPU?

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I bought a GTX 960 like a week ago, on the box it said it was OC edition, so i assume it is factory overclocked. Now, this GPU comes with this software called "MSI Gaming APP" In there i have 3 profiles i can switch whenever i want:

Silent mode
Creates best environment for minimal fan noise

Gaming mode
Provides a smooth gaming experience thanks to higher core clock speeds

OC mode
Maximizes clock speed and increased fan speed to deliver the best performance

The question is, i know that overclocking a graphic's card reduce its life span, but is it safe to use factory overclock?