Character.AI updated its Terms of Service on July 10, 2026, modifying language describing Lorebook features, error messages, and interface text. The changes primarily involve rewording UI labels and confirmation messages, clarifying that Lorebook edits affect visibility to 'everyone who can see' the Lorebook rather than 'the live Lorebook for everyone'. One error message was changed from 'Failed to delete Lorebook' to 'Couldn't delete this Lorebook'. These modifications do not alter core platform functionality or user rights, but provide clearer messaging around content visibility and editing workflows.
Character.AI updated descriptive language for its Lorebook feature, which allows creators to add world-building information to characters. The revised language clarifies that when edits are published, they become visible to 'everyone who can see' the Lorebook based on visibility settings. Previously, the terms referenced publishing edits to 'the live Lorebook for everyone'. The error messaging was also simplified for consistency. These changes do not alter what creators can do with Lorebooks, how visibility settings function, or what permissions apply to linked characters.
Clarified that Lorebook edits are shown to users with visibility access, removing ambiguity about publishing scope.
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 modifies UI-level language and error messaging rather than substantive platform obligations or governance structures. The changes affect how the platform describes Lorebook editing and visibility workflows but do not create new compliance obligations, …
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