CA-C-002056
OpenRouter — OpenRouter Terms of Service
Entity
Date detected
May 13, 2026
Effective date
May 13, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Affected users
all users
Changes
4 sentences modified
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Event Summary

OpenRouter corrected a typographical error in its restriction on accessing Restricted Models, changing 'will now allow' to 'will not allow' in the usage restrictions clause. The updated language now correctly states that users agree not to allow their Authorized Users or customers to use the Service to access Restricted Models through circumvention methods. Additionally, the document underwent organizational restructuring, with cross-references updated from Section 18 to Section 19 in the liability limitation clause, reflecting a renumbering of the terms document.

LOW

Consumer Impact

The updated terms correct what appears to have been a typographical error in the usage restrictions clause. The previous version stated users 'will now allow' Authorized Users or customers to access Restricted Models through circumvention, which contradicted the stated policy intent. The corrected language states users 'will not allow' such access, aligning the written terms with the stated restriction. This is a clarification rather than a substantive policy change, as the corrected language reflects what the terms appear to have intended to authorize from the beginning.

Governance Analysis

The updated terms correct a typographical error that had inverted the meaning of the usage restriction on Restricted Models, restoring clarity about what circumvention practices are prohibited. This correction eliminates potential interpretive ambiguity that could have affected how the restriction is applied or enforced.

Key Clauses Affected

Restricted Models access prohibition

Corrected language now clearly states users will not allow circumvention of access safeguards, aligning written terms with stated policy intent

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This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

Evidence Verification

✓ Verified
Previous Version
ea96ac8e534c215bfd7003fbe4808669d0739741c8167e7eba590c729329a510
May 12, 2026 06:38 UTC
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Current Version
e321ae6474900580205b1e2b680e6b98d75dd45da459b2dfd4e6545f336a4d40
May 13, 2026 01:24 UTC
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Change Detected
May 13, 2026 01:24 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://openrouter.ai/terms
Citation Record
Entity: OpenRouter
Document: OpenRouter Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-C-002056
Captured: 2026-05-13 01:24:20 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-05-13-openrouter-openrouter-terms-of-service-2056/
Accessed: June 30, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change corrects a material typographical error in the Restricted Models access provision that had inverted the meaning of the usage restriction. The error, if left in place, could have created interpretive ambiguity about whether users were prohibited from or permitted to circumvent model access safeguards. The correction restores the intended meaning. Additionally, internal section references were renumbered (Section 18 to Section 19 in the liability clause), reflecting document restructuring with no substantive change to liability limits. No new regulatory exposure is created; this is a corrections update.

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Document Context

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Document
OpenRouter Terms of Service
Entity
OpenRouter
Captured
May 13, 2026
Source URL
https://openrouter.ai/terms
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