This analysis describes what LangChain'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
The updated terms introduce a new deployment model (BYOC) that allows customers to maintain their infrastructure while LangChain manages the platform through cloud APIs without direct access to customer data, providing an alternative to cloud-hosted and hybrid options. The terms now explicitly state that LangChain will not use customer data to train large language models, expanding the prior commitment beyond general product improvement. The warranty disclaimer has been revised to state that LangChain does not warrant the platform will be accurate or complete, in addition to existing disclaimers about error-free operation and uninterrupted service.
View change record →How other platforms handle this
users are subject to relevant international laws and regulations concerning the transmitting of data
Customer will comply with all applicable federal laws, regulations and rules that prohibit or restrict the export or re-export of the Platform Services or software outside the United States, and will complete all undertakings required by those laws...
Customer represents it is not a sanctioned or restricted party.
"Customer will not use or cause any person to use the LangSmith Platform to store, retrieve, or transmit technical data controlled under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations.Excerpt from LangChain's Terms of Service
Get the weekly coverage letter
Companies change their terms without announcing it. We capture governance documents, compare each new version with the last, and publish what changed, with the source text behind it. One email a week on what we found and what we could not reach.
The clause states: “Customer will not use or cause any person to use the LangSmith Platform to store, retrieve, or transmit technical data controlled under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations.”
ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 178 platforms. See the full comparison.
No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by LangChain.