An AI-powered search engine and conversational assistant that provides real-time answers to user queries by searching the web and synthesizing information from multiple sources. The platform processes user search queries, browsing behavior, and personal data to deliver personalized responses and maintain conversation history. Their policies are significant for consumers because they govern how personal search data, query history, and AI interactions are collected, used, and potentially shared with third parties.

8 Documents
127 All provisions 29 High severity 90 Medium severity 8 Low severity
9 Changes · 12 mo
Jun 2, 2026 Last change

High — provisions that significantly limit your legal rights, authorize broad data collection, or create material financial exposure. Medium — provisions worth knowing about but with partial protections or limited scope. Low — standard terms with minimal consumer impact.

Governance Coverage
Privacy Rights
46 provisions · 8 high · 35 med
Liability Limitation
15 provisions · 6 high · 9 med
Platform Discretion
11 provisions · 2 high · 8 med
Acceptable Use
9 provisions · 1 high · 8 med
Data Sharing
8 provisions · 4 high · 4 med
Arbitration
7 provisions · 7 high
Account Control
6 provisions · 1 high · 4 med
Indemnification
6 provisions · 2 high · 4 med
Legal Jurisdiction
6 provisions · 3 med
Data Collection
6 provisions · 2 high · 4 med
Quick Facts
Arbitration: Mandatory
AI Training: Disclosed (high impact)
Data Retention: Specified
Class Action: Waived
Key Governance Provisions
High Standard Contractual Clauses for International Data Transfers

The SCCs provide the contractual transfer mechanism required under GDPR Chapter V, but following the CJEU's Schrems II decision, customers must also conduct Transfer Impact Assessments to verify that…

High Data Processing and Use of Submitted Content

This provision governs the scope of Perplexity's rights to use enterprise-submitted data, which is a primary compliance consideration for organizations deploying AI platforms that process employee qu…

High Prohibition on Child Sexual Abuse Material and Minor-Protective Content Rules

This provision establishes an absolute use restriction applicable to all users and directly implicates COPPA, federal CSAM statutes, and international child protection frameworks. Violation would exp…

High Third-Party Advertising and Analytics Data Sharing

This provision establishes data flows to third-party advertising and analytics partners, which under CCPA/CPRA may constitute a sale or sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral ad…

High AI Model Training Use of Conversation Data

This provision establishes that conversational input submitted by users during ordinary platform use may be incorporated into AI model training workflows. The opt-out mechanism's operational scope, a…

Document Coverage
Acceptableusepolicy Dataprocessingaddendum Developerterms Enterpriseterms Privacypolicy Termsofservice
Last change detected: Jun 2, 2026 Changes (12 months): 9 Documents monitored: 8 Provisions tracked: 127
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Documents

Perplexity Data Processing Addendum

Medium

This is Perplexity AI's Data Processing Addendum, a contract that governs how Perplexity handles personal data when enterprise customers and API users use its AI search and answer platform. The …

Last updated May 11, 2026 · Data processing addendum
8 provisions 2 versions captured Version history →

Perplexity Enterprise Terms

Medium

This is Perplexity AI's Enterprise Terms of Service, governing the contractual relationship between Perplexity and business customers who access the platform under an enterprise subscription. The agreement establishes the terms …

Last updated May 11, 2026 · Enterprise terms
7 provisions 2 versions captured Version history →

Perplexity API Terms of Service

Medium

This is the Perplexity AI API Terms of Service, governing developer and business use of Perplexity's API to build applications powered by its AI search and answer capabilities. The agreement …

Last updated May 11, 2026 · Developer terms
7 provisions 3 versions captured Version history →

Perplexity Acceptable Use Policy

Medium

This is Perplexity AI's Acceptable Use Policy, which sets out what users are and are not permitted to do when using the Perplexity AI search and answer platform. The policy …

Last updated May 11, 2026 · Acceptable use policy
8 provisions 2 versions captured Version history →

Perplexity Privacy Policy

Medium

This is Perplexity AI's privacy policy, describing what personal data the company collects when users interact with its AI search platform, how that data is used, and what rights users …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Privacy policy
8 provisions 2 versions captured Version history →

Perplexity Terms of Service

High

This is Perplexity AI's Terms of Service, governing access to and use of its AI-powered search and answer platform across web, mobile, and API interfaces. The agreement grants Perplexity a …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Terms of service
10 provisions 2 versions captured Version history →

Perplexity AI Terms of Service

Medium

This is the Terms of Service agreement for Perplexity AI's search and answer platform, covering account creation, content submission, subscription billing, and dispute resolution. The agreement grants Perplexity a broad, …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Terms of service
8 provisions 3 versions captured Version history →

Perplexity AI Privacy Policy

Medium

This is Perplexity AI's privacy policy, describing what personal data the company collects when users interact with its AI search platform, including query content, conversation history, device identifiers, approximate location …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Privacy policy
8 provisions 2 versions captured Version history →
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High Severity Provisions (9)

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Applicable Regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
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California AB 2013 AI Training Data Transparency
US-CA
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CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
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Colorado AI Act
US-CO
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CFAA
United States Federal
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Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
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CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
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DMCA
United States Federal
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DSA
European Union
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ePrivacy Directive
European Union
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EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU
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FAA
United States Federal
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FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
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GDPR
European Union
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Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
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Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
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Texas AI Act
Texas, USA
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Trump Executive Order on AI Policy Framework
US
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UK GDPR
United Kingdom
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Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
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Frequently Asked Questions

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ConductAtlas tracks 8 Perplexity AI documents including terms of service, privacy policy, and other governance documents. Every document is captured daily with cryptographic verification.

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Perplexity AI has made 9 policy changes in the past 12 months across the documents ConductAtlas tracks.

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ConductAtlas has classified 127 provisions across Perplexity AI's tracked documents. 29 are rated high severity, 90 medium, and 8 low.

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