Cohere states that enterprise customers own the data they put into the platform and the results they get back, including any data used to customize or fine-tune Cohere's models.
This analysis describes what Cohere'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
Data ownership provisions in AI platform agreements determine whether a customer can freely use, move, or delete their data and outputs. The document's assertion that customers retain ownership of fine-tuning data is particularly relevant for organizations building customized models.
Interpretive note: The legal enforceability of output ownership claims may vary by jurisdiction given unsettled law regarding AI-generated content ownership; the document's status as a commitments page rather than a binding contract adds uncertainty.
The updated terms establish specific data handling practices for Cohere's SaaS Platform: customer prompts and generations are automatically deleted after 30 days unless flagged for potential policy violations or required by law or contract; Cohere logs and monitors usage for compliance and security; and safety teams may review flagged content to enforce policies. The terms state that data intended for training purposes may be retained separately according to your agreement, and that you can opt out of training data use by toggling 'Data Controls' off in your dashboard settings. You can verify and adjust these settings at any time under Settings > Data Controls in the Cohere Platform.
View change record →According to this document, enterprise customers retain ownership of prompts submitted to the platform, outputs generated, and any fine-tuning datasets provided to Cohere. This affects customers' ability to audit, migrate, or delete their data and assert intellectual property rights over derived outputs.
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"Enterprise customers retain ownership of their data, including inputs, outputs, and fine-tuning data submitted to Cohere's platform.Excerpt from Cohere's Enterprise Data Commitments
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Data ownership assertions in enterprise AI agreements may interact with GDPR data subject rights (particularly the right to erasure and data portability), as ownership does not automatically satisfy regulatory data subject rights …
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Data ownership provisions in AI platform agreements determine whether a customer can freely use, move, or delete their data and outputs. The document's assertion that customers retain ownership of fine-tuning data is particularly relevant for organizations building customized models.
According to this document, enterprise customers retain ownership of prompts submitted to the platform, outputs generated, and any fine-tuning datasets provided to Cohere. This affects customers' ability to audit, migrate, or delete their data and assert intellectual property rights over derived outputs.
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