Change record
CA-C-004860
Cohere Terms of Use
Entity
Date detected
September 4, 2026
Effective date
September 4, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Changes
2 sentences modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
All users

Cohere revised product model descriptions in an in an update detected on September 4, 2026. The Embed model description changed from 'Search and discovery model' to 'Semantic representation model', and the Rerank model description changed from 'Semantic search ranking' to 'Retrieval optimization model'. These are marketing and product positioning updates with no material change to service functionality, fees, rights, or obligations.

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What this means for you

These changes are product marketing updates with no operational impact on service terms, data handling, fees, or user rights. The Embed model and Rerank model descriptions were reworded for clarity, but the services themselves remain unchanged.

Key Clauses Affected

Embed model description

Changed from 'Search and discovery model' to 'Semantic representation model'.

Rerank model description

Changed from 'Semantic search ranking' to 'Retrieval optimization model'.

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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
110fb22cf7041388beb3ef925984f47d1e7a8bf9fd2efb6814eaf9aa92718010
August 29, 2026 00:56 UTC
✓ Verified
Current Version
16b7e3abe785916e444fadfc73f2f7bcb8d3fa15f4bcd4ccda9ca75a112142af
September 4, 2026 00:56 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
September 4, 2026 00:56 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://cohere.com/terms-of-use
Citation Record
Entity: Cohere
Document: Cohere Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-C-004860
Captured: 2026-09-04 00:56:37 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-09-04-cohere-cohere-terms-of-use-4860/
Accessed: Sept. 5, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This is a product marketing documentation update. The revised model descriptions do not alter service delivery, pricing, data handling, or legal obligations. No compliance, governance, or contractual review is required.

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Document Context

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Document
Cohere Terms of Use
Entity
Cohere
Captured
September 4, 2026
Source URL
https://cohere.com/terms-of-use
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Previous change Aug 29, 2026
This change appears to be a minor navigation or formatting update to Cohere's website structure, with one sentence modified in …
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