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User Content License to Cerebras

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What it is

Cerebras says it does not own your prompts or submitted content, but reserves the right to remove any content at any time and has no obligations to you regarding that content.

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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

While Cerebras disclaims ownership, the reservation of rights to remove content without obligation and the delegation of API prompt ownership to third-party terms means users have limited contractual protections over their submitted inputs.

Interpretive note: The scope of 'no obligations with respect to such User Content' is ambiguous and does not clarify whether data security or confidentiality obligations apply separately; prompt handling by third-party model providers introduces additional uncertainty.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users should be aware that their submitted prompts and content, while not claimed by Cerebras for API use, may be subject to the terms of the underlying model provider, and Cerebras can remove any content at its discretion without explanation or recourse.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    Log into your Cerebras account and review the account settings or data management options for any available data deletion requests. Separately review the terms of the applicable third-party model provider for prompt data deletion rights.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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With respect to your use of the Service through the Chatbot, Cerebras disclaims any ownership rights over the User Content. With respect to your use of the Service through the APIs, ownership of the material, information or other communications you transmit or post to the Site or Service, including any inputs you pass into the Service ("Prompts") (collectively, "User Content") is governed by the Third-Party Model Terms, and as between you and Cerebras, Cerebras claims no ownership rights over the User Content. We have the right (but not the obligation) to remove any User Content or Output, in our sole discretion, and have no obligations with respect to such User Content.

— Excerpt from Cerebras's Cerebras Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The handling of user-submitted content and prompts may engage CCPA obligations where prompts contain personal information about California residents. GDPR Article 6 lawful basis requirements are relevant for EU/EEA users where prompts contain personal data. The delegation of prompt ownership to third-party model terms creates a multi-party data governance framework that may complicate data subject rights fulfillment under GDPR Article 17 (right to erasure) if the prompt data is processed by a third-party model provider. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The disclaimer of ownership by Cerebras is user-favorable but the absence of affirmative data handling obligations ('no obligations with respect to such User Content') is notably broad. This language does not commit Cerebras to data security, confidentiality, or prompt isolation, which are material concerns for enterprise users submitting sensitive or proprietary information via the API or chatbot. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU/EEA users submitting personal data in prompts face GDPR exposure if there is no clear data processing agreement with Cerebras covering prompt handling. California residents submitting prompts containing personal information should assess whether CCPA deletion rights extend to prompt data held by Cerebras or the third-party model provider. Illinois BIPA may be relevant if prompts include biometric information. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise customers should request explicit contractual commitments on prompt confidentiality, data retention periods, and whether prompt data is used to train models. The statement that Cerebras 'has no obligations with respect to such User Content' is a significant gap for regulated industries. Vendor assessments should include a review of Cerebras's sub-processor agreements with third-party model providers to understand the full chain of data handling. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should assess whether enterprise use cases require a data processing addendum (DPA) covering prompt data. Organizations in regulated sectors should not submit sensitive, regulated, or personal data in prompts without understanding the full data flow and applicable model provider terms. A data mapping exercise is advisable to trace how prompt data flows to and is handled by third-party model providers.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    Handling of user-submitted content and prompts without explicit confidentiality or security obligations may engage FTC data security and unfair practices review
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  • State AG
    CCPA rights over personal information submitted in prompts may be enforceable through California AG, particularly regarding deletion and data use limitations
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

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-007497
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-007497
Captured: 2026-04-30 07:04:42 UTC
SHA-256: 7f9a72e8d66eff70…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/cerebras/cerebras-terms-of-service/user-content-license-to-cerebras/
Accessed: June 28, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cerebras's User Content License to Cerebras clause do?

While Cerebras disclaims ownership, the reservation of rights to remove content without obligation and the delegation of API prompt ownership to third-party terms means users have limited contractual protections over their submitted inputs.

How does this clause affect you?

Users should be aware that their submitted prompts and content, while not claimed by Cerebras for API use, may be subject to the terms of the underlying model provider, and Cerebras can remove any content at its discretion without explanation or recourse.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Cerebras?

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