Change record
CA-C-004138
Perplexity API Terms of Service | Perplexity AI
Entity
Date detected
August 3, 2026
Effective date
August 3, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Changes
+1 sentence added · −2 sentences removed · 13 sentences modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
App developers Api customers

In an update detected on August 3, 2026, Perplexity AI restructured the navigation and header of its API Terms of Service document, removing footer links and reorganizing section numbering. The substantive terms remained materially unchanged; the document continues to state that Perplexity may use Usage Data for any lawful purpose without remuneration to customers, and maintains its liability caps, confidentiality provisions, and warranty disclaimers. The change is primarily editorial and organizational rather than substantive.

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What this means for you

This change is primarily a document reorganization and does not materially alter the substantive terms governing API use. The underlying provisions regarding data usage, liability limitations, confidentiality, and fees remain as stated in the prior version. API customers should continue to operate under the same contractual framework.

Key Clauses Affected

document structure and navigation

Section numbering and navigation links reorganized; substantive terms unchanged.

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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
4caf574a36ddedfdab91f42dbc88861d34de1238349be683a48853bfc1cc20db
July 24, 2026 00:24 UTC
✓ Verified
Current Version
baaf8b58e5d91bca5aa312b724e2ef6d9787e781b58a5c0e4f91a267156bc194
August 3, 2026 00:20 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
August 3, 2026 00:20 UTC
Analysis Methodology
Citation Record
Entity: Perplexity AI
Document: Perplexity API Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-C-004138
Captured: 2026-08-03 00:20:50 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-08-03-perplexity-ai-perplexity-api-terms-of-service-4138/
Accessed: Aug. 3, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This is a document formatting and structural update with no material change to substantive API terms or compliance obligations. Section numbering was reformatted and navigation elements were reorganized, but the legal provisions governing data usage, …

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Document Context

Version history → Policy drift analysis → Document page →
Document
Perplexity API Terms of Service
Entity
Perplexity AI
Captured
August 3, 2026
Source URL
https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/legal/perplexity-api-terms-of-service
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