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Non-Exclusive Non-Transferable API Use Right

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This analysis describes what Perplexity AI'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)

The license is narrowly scoped by purpose, transferability, and duration, meaning the customer cannot share, sublicense, or use the API Documentation beyond integration purposes.

Interpretive note: The excerpt is the first item in what appears to be an enumerated list of rights granted. The canonical claim covers only the quoted right. Additional rights conferred by the same clause may exist but are not quoted.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

You may use the API Documentation only internally, only to enable and maintain integration, and only for the duration of the Agreement; you may not transfer or sublicense this right.

How other platforms handle this

Runway Medium

Your Applications made available to end users must prominently display "Powered by Runway" and link to runwayml.com on applicable user interfaces and in accordance with our Branding Guidelines.

DeepL Medium

DeepL may introduce new versions of the API with an additional or different range of features and reserves the right to discontinue previous versions of the API on written notice to Customer, provided that the discontinuation is reasonable.

Calendly Medium

Certain features of the Services, including notifications, AI Features, and use of Calendly's API, and credit-based or credit-enabled functionality may be provided through shared or collectively operated systems...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Customer may, on a non-exclusive, non-sublicensable and non-transferable basis during the term of this Agreement, (i) internally use the API Documentation solely for purposes of enabling and maintaining the integration...

— Excerpt from Perplexity AI's Perplexity API Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Perplexity API Terms of Service
Entity
Perplexity AI
Document last updated
May 11, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-061616
Document ID
CA-D-00761
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
2cce8939aea0b3bb7eb2569935589c802dd198134cfb395548e9549323755a2d
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 03:38 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Perplexity AI
Document: Perplexity API Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-061616
Captured: 2026-07-09 03:38:46 UTC
SHA-256: 2cce8939aea0b3bb…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/perplexity-ai/perplexity-api-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-061616/non-exclusive-non-transferable-api-use-right/
Accessed: July 13, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Perplexity AI's Non-Exclusive Non-Transferable API Use Right clause do?

The license is narrowly scoped by purpose, transferability, and duration, meaning the customer cannot share, sublicense, or use the API Documentation beyond integration purposes.

How does this clause affect you?

You may use the API Documentation only internally, only to enable and maintain integration, and only for the duration of the Agreement; you may not transfer or sublicense this right.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 111 platforms. See the full comparison.

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