Change record
CA-C-002283
OpenAI Service Terms
Entity
Date detected
May 23, 2026
Effective date
May 23, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Positive
Changes
1 sentence modified

Impact Summary

Low Positive for users
Affected users
All users Non-english speakers

OpenAI updated its Service Terms page on May 23, 2026 to add a language selector dropdown featuring 70+ language options. The prior version listed only the page title, update date, and opening statement. The revised version inserts a comprehensive language menu (including English, Arabic, Amharic, Armenian, Bengali, and many others) before the same introductory language. This change makes the terms accessible in multiple languages without altering the substantive legal content.

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What this means for you

The updated Service Terms page now includes a language selector menu offering translations in 70+ languages, making the agreement more accessible to non-English speakers. The substantive legal terms remain unchanged; this change only affects how and in which languages the agreement can be viewed. No new rights, restrictions, or obligations are introduced.

Key Clauses Affected

language selector interface

Added dropdown menu providing access to Service Terms in 70+ languages to improve international accessibility.

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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
2fc5089375c5a28789c7805176326d996152f8022bc2e2f9c6426fdfcb564ff3
May 22, 2026 00:04 UTC
✓ Verified
Current Version
967f872c47dedb566e66574d56399b2ae1f9eb5e49b046bb55e2a74a35f160fb
May 23, 2026 00:02 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
May 23, 2026 00:02 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://openai.com/policies/service-terms/
Citation Record
Entity: OpenAI
Document: OpenAI Service Terms
Record ID: CA-C-002283
Captured: 2026-05-23 00:02:22 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-05-23-openai-openai-service-terms-2283/
Accessed: Aug. 27, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change is a formatting and interface update with no substantive legal content modification. The language selector expands accessibility but does not alter compliance obligations, data processing terms, or liability provisions. No regulatory or operational …

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Document Context

Version history → Policy drift analysis → Document page →
Document
OpenAI Service Terms
Entity
OpenAI
Captured
May 23, 2026
Source URL
https://openai.com/policies/service-terms/
Other changes to OpenAI Service Terms
Previous change May 22, 2026
OpenAI's Service Terms document was updated on May 22, 2026, with one sentence modified. The change involved removing the language …
Low Neutral
Next change Jun 2, 2026
OpenAI updated its Service Terms on June 2, 2026, adding new sections governing Licensed Materials (software and code installed on …
Medium Neutral
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