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The updated terms now require users to be at least 18 years of age to use the service, eliminating the previous pathway that permitted younger users with parental permission. A new file upload feature has been introduced that restricts uploaded content and subjects files to automated scanning for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and malware. The terms also clarify that OpenRouter maintains independent obligations to report apparent CSAM to law enforcement under federal law, independent of any user-facing content moderation terms.
View change record →The updated terms establish that users are responsible for all account activity and charges occurring under their API credentials, with the exception of activity directly caused by OpenRouter's breach of the terms. Users are required to promptly notify OpenRouter of any actual or suspected compromise or unauthorized use of API credentials. OpenRouter reserves the right to suspend, revoke, or limit API credentials or account access if OpenRouter reasonably believes doing so is necessary to protect the service, the user, OpenRouter, or any third party. Additionally, promotional credits provided by OpenRouter have no cash value, cannot be refunded or exchanged except under specific conditions, are non-transferable between accounts, and expire on dates specified at issuance or in accordance with the terms. You can manage your API credentials through your account settings and should promptly contact OpenRouter if you suspect unauthorized access.
View change record →The updated terms clarify that enabling prompt logging automatically activates chat logging as well, and grant OpenRouter a perpetual, worldwide license to use your content for service provision and commercial purposes. This includes the explicit right to license or sell your user content in anonymized form. Users accessing Stealth Program models must now also agree to a separate End User License Agreement. You can disable prompt logging in your account settings if you do not wish to grant these permissions.
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We may in our sole discretion, for any reason (including without limitation if we believe it violates these Terms, our Community Guidelines, or other policies) remove or disable access to any content you provide.
If Your Content is prohibited under the laws of any jurisdiction where our Services are available, we may remove it even if it is not illegal in your location.
reserves the right to limit or remove User Generated Content if it is not compliant with the terms of the Agreement.
"OpenRouter may, however, at any time and without prior notice, screen, remove, edit, or block any Inputs that in our sole judgment violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable or illegal.Excerpt from OpenRouter's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “OpenRouter may, however, at any time and without prior notice, screen, remove, edit, or block any Inputs that in our sole judgment violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable or illegal.”
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