CA-C-003583
Character.AI — Character.ai Terms of Service
Entity
Date detected
July 10, 2026
Effective date
July 10, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Affected users
all users content creators
Changes
−1 sentence removed · 19 sentences modified
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Event Summary

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.

LOW

Consumer Impact

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.

Governance Analysis

The updated language provides clearer descriptions of how Lorebook visibility and content sharing work when creators publish edits. This reduces confusion about whose access is affected by Lorebook changes and clarifies the relationship between visibility settings and content distribution.

Key Clauses Affected

Lorebook feature description

Clarified that Lorebook edits are shown to users with visibility access, removing ambiguity about publishing scope.

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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
d1aa52c7221b25a92e0a6accfba4a00312fd1e262f395555d7ab72b532cc6223
July 8, 2026 00:17 UTC
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Current Version
f182f39cb30c1bbebde34041b5c1443899e0c5a348a833378c692a3f6f14eb6a
July 10, 2026 00:26 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
July 10, 2026 00:26 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://character.ai/tos
Citation Record
Entity: Character.AI
Document: Character.ai Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-C-003583
Captured: 2026-07-10 00:26:42 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-07-10-characterai-characterai-terms-of-service-3583/
Accessed: July 11, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

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, data processing requirements, or material terms changes. No regulatory exposure is created by these modifications. This is a low-priority review item suitable for routine policy inventory updates.

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Document Context

Version history → Policy drift analysis → Document page →
Document
Character.ai Terms of Service
Entity
Character.AI
Captured
July 10, 2026
Source URL
https://character.ai/tos
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