Change record
CA-C-004346
OpenRouter Terms of Service
Entity
Date detected
August 12, 2026
Effective date
August 12, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Changes
1 sentence modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
All users

OpenRouter added a link to "Benchmarks" in the footer navigation of their Terms of Service page, detected on August 12, 2026. The updated footer now includes this new link alongside existing navigation items like Chat, Rankings, and Apps. This is a navigation and product menu update with no change to the substantive terms, policies, or user obligations.

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What this means for you

This change has no material impact on consumer rights, obligations, or the terms users operate under. It is a formatting and navigation update only.

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
b221b96179857c93c7723927d31a8cb895114a5aa40d708d35382d421b8f956d
August 11, 2026 01:28 UTC
✓ Verified
Current Version
ee1dda539202c139a887b2facf2eb52c1b2916022e7abdabf7ab3507c8206f64
August 12, 2026 01:26 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
August 12, 2026 01:26 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://openrouter.ai/terms
Citation Record
Entity: OpenRouter
Document: OpenRouter Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-C-004346
Captured: 2026-08-12 01:26:00 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-08-12-openrouter-openrouter-terms-of-service-4346/
Accessed: Aug. 12, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change is a website navigation update with no implications for governance, compliance, or policy obligations. No action is required.

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Regulatory exposure, obligation change, escalation trigger, board-ready language, and recommended action for legal and compliance teams.

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Document Context

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Document
OpenRouter Terms of Service
Entity
OpenRouter
Captured
August 12, 2026
Source URL
https://openrouter.ai/terms
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Previous change Aug 11, 2026
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Low Neutral
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