Character.AI's Terms of Service was updated in an update detected on July 14, 2026, with 3 sentences added and 6 sentences modified. The diff provided shows changes to interface text, product descriptions, and feature language related to Lorebooks (a new creator-built story feature), Charms (in-app currency), and early access offerings through the c.ai+ subscription tier. The operational changes appear to involve how users are informed about and incentivized to access premium features, including the introduction of early access gates for Lorebook functionality.
The updated terms describe how new Lorebook features and early access are available through the c.ai+ premium subscription. Users without c.ai+ membership can still access characters with Lorebooks, but creators must subscribe to c.ai+ to build and unlock early access to their own Lorebooks. The terms also introduce a first-time Charms purchase bonus structure. These are primarily product feature and pricing positioning changes with no material change to user rights or obligations.
Lorebook feature early access and creation capabilities gated behind c.ai+ subscription tier
Introduction of first-time purchase bonus messaging in Charms transaction taxonomy
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 change updates product messaging and feature availability positioning within Character.AI's platform. No new legal obligations appear to be imposed on organizations or users. The changes are primarily to user interface text, product naming, and …
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