Change record
CA-C-004026
OpenAI Usage Policies
Entity
Date detected
July 29, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Changes
1 sentence modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
All users

OpenAI's usage policies document was detected with a language change on July 29, 2026. The language selector and document header were modified, but the substantive policy text—including the opening statement 'We aim for our tools to be used safely and responsibly, while maximizing your control over how you use them'—remains unchanged. This appears to be a formatting or technical update rather than a material change to policy content.

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What this means for you

No substantive change to OpenAI's usage policies was detected. The modified language appears to be formatting or technical in nature. The core policy statement and operative terms remain as previously stated.

Key Clauses Affected

usage_policy_opening_statement

Substantive language remains unchanged: 'We aim for our tools to be used safely and responsibly, while maximizing your control over how you use them.'

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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
6ae20af2f0d0a60f644a7d4d191fc427df83370e12b2159239e932a69c802e9a
July 26, 2026 00:02 UTC
✓ Verified
Current Version
7badad3ecda6e88049139e1be08437da3264534fe4c710ba55c7aa8094489766
July 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
July 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies/
Citation Record
Entity: OpenAI
Document: OpenAI Usage Policies
Record ID: CA-C-004026
Captured: 2026-07-29 00:00:40 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-07-29-openai-openai-usage-policies-4026/
Accessed: July 29, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

The change detected on July 29, 2026 appears to be technical or formatting in nature rather than substantive policy revision. The opening policy statement remains consistent. No new obligations, restrictions, or governance changes are evident …

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Document Context

Version history → Policy drift analysis → Document page →
Document
OpenAI Usage Policies
Entity
OpenAI
Captured
July 29, 2026
Source URL
https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies/
Other changes to OpenAI Usage Policies
Previous change Jul 26, 2026
No material change detected in the substantive policy language. The diff shows identical text in both the BEFORE and AFTER …
Low Neutral
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