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API License for Development and Distribution

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This analysis describes what Cerebras's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Because the license is freely revocable, Cerebras can withdraw API access at any time, which could halt applications built on it without any breach by the user.

Interpretive note: The excerpt is truncated at clause (b); the full scope of distribution rights is not visible. The canonical claim reflects only what the quoted language establishes.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users receive API access to build and distribute applications, but that access can be revoked at any time and cannot be transferred or sublicensed to others.

How other platforms handle this

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xAI grants Customer a limited, non-exclusive right to use xAI's application programming interfaces to develop an integration between the Services and Customer's products

Runway Medium

Your Applications made available to end users must prominently display "Powered by Runway" and link to runwayml.com on applicable user interfaces and in accordance with our Branding Guidelines.

GOAT Medium

GOAT grants to you a limited non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license, with no right to sublicense, to download and install the Apps on your personal computers, mobile devices, tablets, wearable devices, and/or other devices...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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we grant to you a nonexclusive, limited, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, worldwide, freely revocable right and license to (a) use the APIs to develop, test and support your applications, (b) distribute or allow access...

— Excerpt from Cerebras's Cerebras Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Cerebras Terms of Service
Entity
Cerebras
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 30, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-048577
Document ID
CA-D-00508
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
7f9a72e8d66eff702ad75709c932def933120848316ec5b69c77c13c844c12eb
Analysis generated
April 30, 2026 07:04 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Cerebras
Document: Cerebras Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-048577
Captured: 2026-04-30 07:04:42 UTC
SHA-256: 7f9a72e8d66eff70…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/cerebras/cerebras-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-048577/api-license-for-development-and-distribution/
Accessed: July 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cerebras's API License for Development and Distribution clause do?

Because the license is freely revocable, Cerebras can withdraw API access at any time, which could halt applications built on it without any breach by the user.

How does this clause affect you?

Users receive API access to build and distribute applications, but that access can be revoked at any time and cannot be transferred or sublicensed to others.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 111 platforms. See the full comparison.

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