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August 5, 2026 01:25 UTC
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Change Summary
OpenRouter added detailed provisions governing API credentials, promotional credits, and credit management in an update detected on August 5, 2026. The revised terms establish that users are responsible for all activity under their API credentials except where caused by OpenRouter's breach, require notification of suspected unauthorized access, and permit OpenRouter to suspend or revoke credentials if reasonably necessary to protect the service. The terms also clarify that promotional credits have no cash value, expire on specified dates, are non-transferable, and are subject to different refund rules than purchased credits.
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0Terms of Service Last Updated: July 27, 2026 Welcome, and thank you for your interest in OpenRouter, Inc.0Terms of Service Last Updated: July 29, 2026 Welcome, and thank you for your interest in OpenRouter, Inc.
16Accounts and Registration To access most features of the Service, you must register for an account.16Accounts and Registration 3.1 Account Registration To access most features of the Service, you must register for an account.
25Authorized Users may also create separate individual accounts to access the Service. 4.25Authorized Users may also create separate individual accounts to access the Service. 3.2 API Credentials You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of all API keys, tokens, passwords, and other credentials used to access the Service (" API Credentials ").
26You are responsible for all activity and charges under its account or API Credentials, whether or not authorized by you, except to the extent caused directly by OpenRouter's breach of these Terms.
27You agree to promptly notify OpenRouter of any actual or suspected compromise or unauthorized use of API Credentials.
28OpenRouter may suspend, revoke, or limit API Credentials or account access if OpenRouter reasonably believes doing so is necessary to protect the Service, you, OpenRouter, or any third party. 4.
36You may update or cancel Auto Recharge at any time through your account page. 4.3 Currency; Payment Processing OpenRouter will charge the payment method you specify at the time of purchase.39You may update or cancel Auto Recharge at any time through your account page. 4.3 Promotional Credits OpenRouter may in its discretion provide Credits to you free of charge as part of a promotional program, trial, or similar offering, which may include, without limitation, the Startup Program (" Promo Credits ").
40Promo Credits may only be used on the Service, have no cash value, are not legal tender, are non-refundable and non-exchangeable, and the refund rights described in Section 4.1 do not apply to Promo Credits.
41Promo Credits will not be applied against any sales, use, gross receipts, or similar transaction-based taxes that may apply to you.
42Any Promo Credits granted are personal to your account and are non-transferable.
43Promo Credits expire on the date specified when issued or, if no expiration date is specified, in accordance with Section 4.2. OpenRouter may modify, suspend, or revoke Promo Credits at any time, provided that such changes do not retroactively reduce or invalidate the value of Promo Credits already issued and unexpired, except as permitted by law.
44If your account contains both purchased Credits and Promo Credits, OpenRouter may determine the order in which those Credits are applied when you use the Service.
45If you are a participant in the Startup Program, the Startup Terms and Conditions (" Startup Terms ") will govern in the event of a conflict between the Startup Terms and these Terms with respect to Promo Credits only. 4.4 Nature of Credits Credits are not legal tender or currency, have no equivalent value in fiat currency, do not act as a substitute for fiat currency, and do not constitute or confer any personal property right.
46Credits are not redeemable, refundable, or exchangeable for any sum of money or monetary value, except for (i) the refunds described in Section 4.1, (ii) the refund of remaining Credits upon termination described in Section 9, or (iii) as required by applicable law.
47Credits are non-transferable, including between accounts, and may be used only in connection with the Service. 4.5 Currency; Payment Processing OpenRouter will charge the payment method you specify at the time of purchase.
41If you choose to pay using Coinbase, you represent and warrant that the cryptocurrency and source of funds for the cryptocurrency you use do not constitute the proceeds of a financial crime or any other crime under applicable law. 4.4 Changes to Fees If OpenRouter changes the fees for the Service, including by adding additional fees or charges, OpenRouter will provide you advance notice of those changes.52If you choose to pay using Coinbase, you represent and warrant that the cryptocurrency and source of funds for the cryptocurrency you use do not constitute the proceeds of a financial crime or any other crime under applicable law. 4.6 Changes to Fees If OpenRouter changes the fees for the Service, including by adding additional fees or charges, OpenRouter will provide you advance notice of those changes.
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