CA-C-003701
Character.AI — Character.ai Terms of Service
Entity
Date detected
July 15, 2026
Effective date
July 15, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Affected users
all users
Changes
4 sentences modified
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Event Summary

Character.AI's Terms of Service in an update detected on July 15, 2026 added new user interface language related to a summer-themed chat feature and model selection options. The changes include new labels for a 'Hot Summer Throwback' feature with a disclaimer that character responses are fictional, and updates to AI model descriptions including a new 'Summer Roar' model option. These appear to be product feature additions and interface updates rather than material changes to user rights, obligations, or data handling practices.

LOW

Consumer Impact

The updated Terms of Service adds new user interface labels for a summer-themed chat feature called 'Hot Summer Throwback' and introduces a new AI model option called 'Summer Roar'. The changes include a disclaimer stating that character responses are fictional, which appears alongside the new feature. These are product feature additions rather than changes to user rights, data handling, or platform obligations.

Governance Analysis

The updated Terms of Service formalize new product features and AI model options within the platform's feature set. The addition of a fictional dialogue disclaimer for the summer-themed feature clarifies character interaction boundaries for users, though this is a product feature clarification rather than a material change to platform governance or obligations.

Key Clauses Affected

Hot Summer Throwback feature disclaimer

Added UI label and disclaimer stating that character responses are fictional

AI model selection options

Introduced new 'Summer Roar' model description for user selection

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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
8c7b1f6fc18c763a57d9ddf1aa0ce96ec5d4875ac1a732b8ce2b7e08ec807601
July 14, 2026 00:25 UTC
✓ Verified
Current Version
7e5694c8e9aa534d4d2ff204e393740d09fa0006f7fc5d24e6172423b6c46e4f
July 15, 2026 00:22 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
July 15, 2026 00:22 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-003701
Captured: 2026-07-15 00:22:57 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-07-15-characterai-characterai-terms-of-service-3701/
Accessed: July 18, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change represents product feature additions and user interface updates rather than material modifications to platform terms, user obligations, or data processing practices. The updates introduce seasonal feature branding and expand the available AI model options users can select. No change to data handling, consent requirements, or compliance obligations appears to result from these UI and feature additions.

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Document Context

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Document
Character.ai Terms of Service
Entity
Character.AI
Captured
July 15, 2026
Source URL
https://character.ai/tos
Other changes to Character.ai Terms of Service
Previous change Jul 14, 2026
Character.AI's Terms of Service was updated in an update detected on July 14, 2026, with 3 sentences added and 6 …
Low Neutral
Next change Jul 16, 2026
Character.ai updated its Terms of Service on July 16, 2026 with minor refinements to product interface language. The changes include: …
Low Neutral
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