Character.AI updated its Terms of Service on July 3, 2026 with 2 sentence additions and 10 sentence modifications. The changes include new UI text strings and localization updates, such as adding 'by-plain' and 'chat-style' labels, introducing 'lore-entry-details' and visibility settings for Lorebook entries, and expanding options for linked characters and character filtering. The operational effect is minor: the interface now displays additional labels and configuration options for Lorebook visibility and character management, but no material changes to user rights, data collection, or core service terms were detected in the diff provided.
The updated Terms add new interface options for users creating Lorebooks (custom knowledge bases for AI characters). The revised language introduces visibility settings allowing creators to choose between showing full entry content publicly or hiding it ('hint only' mode), and adds filtering options to organize linked characters. These are operational UI enhancements rather than changes to substantive rights or obligations.
Added 'hint only' option allowing creators to hide entry content from public view while retaining functionality.
Added filtering and edit options for managing linked characters in Lorebooks.
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
This update reflects interface and localization changes rather than substantive policy modifications. No new data collection, processing, or rights restrictions are introduced. The changes are consistent with standard product feature development and carry no apparent …
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