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CA-C-005491
Anthropic API Usage Policy
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Date detected
October 9, 2026
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+62 sentences added · 25 sentences modified

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Anthropic changed the text of its Anthropic API Usage Policy, which now states its date as November 12, 2026.

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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

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Previous Version
7c14edcb6765881784141e1d0a538fc1822f7d49cfad7543d1650f7acfc13862
March 6, 2026 18:30 UTC
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Current Version
d50b74325881e851226f9632476d7329f796f448f8b9a4ade7269d5303965f04
October 9, 2026 00:09 UTC
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Source Document
https://www.anthropic.com/legal/aup
Citation Record
Entity: Anthropic
Document: Anthropic API Usage Policy
Record ID: CA-C-005491
Version: CA-V-007444
Captured: 2026-10-09 00:09:11 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-10-09-anthropic-anthropic-api-usage-policy-5491/
Accessed: Oct. 9, 2026
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Document
Anthropic API Usage Policy
Entity
Anthropic
Captured
October 9, 2026
Source URL
https://www.anthropic.com/legal/aup
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