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Cohere reserves right to restrict API access

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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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This reservation means API access is not guaranteed to continue, and developers or users building on the API may lose access without a specified prior notice or cause requirement.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users and developers relying on Cohere's API must accept that access can be restricted at any time.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Cohere reserves the right to restrict API access at any time.

— Excerpt from Cohere's Cohere Responsible Use Policy

Provision details

Document information
Document
Cohere Responsible Use Policy
Entity
Cohere
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-064299
Document ID
CA-D-00830
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
06ab5e02539ada114dce05fa235995dca7762c7cb5d195703306b5ef9bf69fc6
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 05:27 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Cohere
Document: Cohere Responsible Use Policy
Record ID: CA-P-064299
Captured: 2026-07-09 05:27:24 UTC
SHA-256: 06ab5e02539ada11…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/cohere/cohere-responsible-use-policy/provision/CA-P-064299/cohere-reserves-right-to-restrict-api-access/
Accessed: July 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cohere's Cohere reserves right to restrict API access clause do?

This reservation means API access is not guaranteed to continue, and developers or users building on the API may lose access without a specified prior notice or cause requirement.

How does this clause affect you?

Users and developers relying on Cohere's API must accept that access can be restricted at any time.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 264 platforms. See the full comparison.

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