Change record
CA-C-003596
Character.ai Terms of Service
Entity
Date detected
July 11, 2026
Effective date
July 11, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Changes
3 sentences modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
All users Premium subscribers

Character.AI updated its Terms of Service on July 11, 2026, incorporating new in-app product offerings into its Charms currency system. The updated terms now explicitly reference 'series episode', 'fm episode', and 'reads chapter' as purchasable items within the Charms catalog, alongside existing products like ad-free passes and image generation. This change reflects expansion of the platform's monetizable content offerings but does not materially alter user rights, data practices, or payment obligations.

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What this means for you

The updated terms now explicitly list additional in-app products available for purchase using Character.AI's Charms currency: series episodes, FM episodes, and book chapters. These products are added to the existing catalog alongside ad-free passes, image generation tools, and other features. The change does not modify pricing, payment obligations, or user rights; it clarifies which items are available for purchase.

Key Clauses Affected

Charms product catalog

Three new product types added: series episodes, FM episodes, and book chapters are now explicitly listed as purchasable items.

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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
f182f39cb30c1bbebde34041b5c1443899e0c5a348a833378c692a3f6f14eb6a
July 10, 2026 00:26 UTC
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Current Version
4e371faf57ca8f90ca2e9af6806cce0aef40048d0254329b3f7b5189749f085e
July 11, 2026 00:25 UTC
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Change Detected
July 11, 2026 00:25 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-003596
Captured: 2026-07-11 00:25:59 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-07-11-characterai-characterai-terms-of-service-3596/
Accessed: Aug. 25, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change is purely informational and reflects product expansion rather than a terms-of-service modification affecting compliance obligations, user rights, or regulatory exposure. No new obligations are created for users, businesses, or the platform itself. Standard …

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Document Context

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Document
Character.ai Terms of Service
Entity
Character.AI
Captured
July 11, 2026
Source URL
https://character.ai/tos
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Next change Jul 14, 2026
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