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The updated policy clarifies that Anthropic's acceptable use rules apply to all users of its products and services, including API developers, cloud customers, and app users. The policy now explicitly prohibits weapons development and related activities, and introduces a Cyber Verification Program allowing researchers to apply for adjusted safeguards for authorized dual-use work. Enforcement procedures now include warnings and throttling in addition to suspension or termination. You can apply for the Cyber Verification Program or Life Sciences Verification Program if your work involves authorized dual-use or high-risk use cases covered by real-time safeguards.
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Send or otherwise transmit to or through the Websites and Platforms chain letters, unsolicited messages, so-called "spamming" or "phishing" messages, or messages marketing or advertising goods and services
use automated scripts to collect information from or otherwise interact with the Services
(vii) use automated systems or software (including bots, scrapers, or crawlers) to access the Services in a manner that sends more request messages to ŌURA servers than a human can reasonably produce...
"Utilize automation in account creation or to engage in spammy behaviorExcerpt from Anthropic's API Usage Policy
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The clause states: “Utilize automation in account creation or to engage in spammy behavior”
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