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Scope Exclusion for Cloud and AI Services

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What it is

These terms only cover Groq's public websites, not its AI tools. If you use GroqChat, Groq Playground, or GroqCloud, a completely different agreement applies.

This analysis describes what Groq'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)

This clause creates a scope boundary between two separate contractual frameworks, designating which agreement controls depending on the service accessed. The provision ensures that cloud service customers operate under the Services Agreement rather than the general Terms of Use.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This carve-out means that reading only these Terms of Use gives users an incomplete picture of their rights and obligations when using Groq's core AI products, requiring a separate review of the Groq Services Agreement.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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These Terms do not apply to you in connection with your use of Groq's cloud services, including GroqChat, Groq Playground, and GroqCloud. If you are interacting with Groq as a customer of our services, the Groq Services Agreement governs.

— Excerpt from Groq's Groq Terms of Use

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Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The scope delineation is significant for GDPR, CCPA, and AI-specific regulatory frameworks such as the EU AI Act, as applicable obligations may differ substantially depending on which agreement governs a given interaction. Compliance teams must ensure both agreements are reviewed in tandem. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The existence of a parallel governance document creates a dual-framework compliance requirement. Gaps or inconsistencies between the two agreements could create ambiguity about which terms apply when a user accesses both the website and a cloud service in the same session. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU users of GroqCloud or GroqChat will need to assess the Services Agreement for GDPR data processing obligations, lawful basis, and data subject rights. The EU AI Act may also apply to GroqCloud depending on how Groq's models are classified. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise procurement teams should obtain and review the Groq Services Agreement separately before concluding that the public Terms of Use adequately govern their relationship with Groq. B2B contracts referencing 'Groq terms' should specify which agreement applies. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Organizations conducting data protection impact assessments or AI governance reviews should treat the Services Agreement and these Terms as distinct documents requiring independent analysis. Vendor risk assessments should confirm which agreement governs each touchpoint.

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Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
California AB 2013 AI Training Data Transparency
US-CA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU
GDPR
European Union
Texas AI Act
Texas, USA
Trump Executive Order on AI Policy Framework
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Groq Terms of Use
Entity
Groq
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 30, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010020
Document ID
CA-D-00493
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
d3242ad8b6cda975e0cde7cbfd2576a780c4b6f7939419b3c4f49c34585b42ec
Analysis generated
April 30, 2026 08:47 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Groq
Document: Groq Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-010020
Captured: 2026-04-30 08:47:45 UTC
SHA-256: d3242ad8b6cda975…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/groq/groq-terms-of-use/scope-exclusion-for-cloud-and-ai-services/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Groq's Scope Exclusion for Cloud and AI Services clause do?

This clause creates a scope boundary between two separate contractual frameworks, designating which agreement controls depending on the service accessed. The provision ensures that cloud service customers operate under the Services Agreement rather than the general Terms of Use.

How does this clause affect you?

This carve-out means that reading only these Terms of Use gives users an incomplete picture of their rights and obligations when using Groq's core AI products, requiring a separate review of the Groq Services Agreement.

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