Change record
CA-C-004259
Cohere Usage Policy
Entity
Date detected
August 8, 2026
Effective date
August 8, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Changes
4 sentences modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
All users Developers Api users

In an update detected on August 8, 2026, Cohere reorganized its documentation structure and navigation. The change modified the table of contents and menu organization of its platform documentation, adding new sections for Model Vault management (including Overview, Quickstart, Deploy & manage, Operate & observe, and details on Standard Vault, Encrypted Vault, and Model Vault with North), while removing the standalone 'Model Vault' entry from the integrations section. The updated structure now emphasizes vault management and operational topics alongside existing API and deployment guidance.

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What this means for you

This change does not affect consumer rights, obligations, or access to Cohere services. The updated documentation reflects a reorganization of guides and resources, adding new sections for Model Vault management and operational procedures. No material changes to policy, pricing, data handling, or user obligations are reflected in this update.

Key Clauses Affected

documentation structure and navigation

Added Model Vault management sections (Overview, Quickstart, Deploy & manage, Operate & observe, vault types) to documentation; removed standalone Model Vault entry from integrations section.

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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
dcdbce336df321478c734d68ff17d4fe741d3e40daec60bbeabd10c7d7fc9c0b
August 1, 2026 00:55 UTC
✓ Verified
Current Version
ac68e68dd5e63c3238f574a92d2788021a0dcf6d7825592d7871a27cd552dac6
August 8, 2026 00:50 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
August 8, 2026 00:50 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://docs.cohere.com/docs/usage-policy
Citation Record
Entity: Cohere
Document: Cohere Usage Policy
Record ID: CA-C-004259
Captured: 2026-08-08 00:50:48 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-08-08-cohere-cohere-usage-policy-4259/
Accessed: Aug. 8, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change is a documentation restructuring with no material policy, contractual, or governance implications. The addition of Model Vault management guides and operational sections does not create new compliance obligations, alter data handling commitments, or …

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Document Context

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Document
Cohere Usage Policy
Entity
Cohere
Captured
August 8, 2026
Source URL
https://docs.cohere.com/docs/usage-policy
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