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Teachable offers AI-powered features through third-party providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, and users are bound by those providers' terms when using AI features. Teachable disclaims liability under AI Provider Terms, and in any conflict, Teachable's Terms prevail over AI Provider Terms.
This analysis describes what Teachable'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
This provision establishes that use of AI features on the platform creates a contractual relationship with third-party AI providers whose terms users are bound by, while Teachable disclaims liability under those terms. The conflict resolution clause asserting Teachable Terms prevail over AI Provider Terms may create interpretive complexity where AI Provider Terms impose obligations on users that conflict with Teachable's Terms.
Interpretive note: The open-ended list of AI providers and the conflict resolution priority between Teachable Terms and AI Provider Terms creates interpretive uncertainty regarding which specific obligations apply to users at any given time.
Under this clause, users of Teachable's AI-powered features are bound by the applicable AI Provider's terms of service in addition to Teachable's Terms. Teachable disclaims all liability under AI Provider Terms, and the document states Teachable's Terms control in any conflict with AI Provider Terms.
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"Teachable may offer AI-powered features (e.g., AI-generated course outlines) through third-party AI providers, which may include OpenAI, LLC, Anthropic, PBC, Google LLC, and others engaged from time to time (each, an "AI Provider"). By using any AI feature, You agree to be bound by the applicable AI Provider's terms and policies ("AI Provider Terms"). Teachable is not liable under any AI Provider Terms. In the event of conflict, these Terms control over any AI Provider Terms.Excerpt from Teachable's Terms of Use
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: AI feature deployments may engage the EU AI Act for EU-based users depending on the risk classification of the AI systems used, as well as GDPR data processing obligations arising from AI model inputs and outputs. The FTC's guidance on AI and algorithmic accountability may be relevant to AI feature disclosures. Applicable enforcement authorities include the EU AI Office and national data protection authorities for EU users, and the FTC for US users. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The combination of binding users to AI Provider Terms while asserting Teachable's Terms prevail in conflicts creates a contractual structure that may be difficult for users to navigate, particularly where AI Provider Terms impose different data handling or content obligations. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU users face additional exposure under the EU AI Act and GDPR regarding AI-generated content and data processed by AI systems. The list of AI providers is non-exhaustive, as the provision states 'others engaged from time to time,' meaning users cannot fully evaluate their AI Provider obligations at contract formation. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Organizations using Teachable's AI features for business purposes should review the current AI Provider Terms for OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google to assess data processing, content ownership, and liability implications. The open-ended list of potential AI providers creates ongoing vendor assessment obligations. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should assess whether Teachable's AI feature disclosures satisfy GDPR requirements for automated processing transparency and whether AI Provider data processing constitutes a sub-processor relationship requiring DPA coverage.
This provision establishes that use of AI features on the platform creates a contractual relationship with third-party AI providers whose terms users are bound by, while Teachable disclaims liability under those terms. The conflict resolution clause asserting Teachable Terms prevail over AI Provider Terms may create interpretive complexity where AI Provider Terms impose obligations on users that conflict with Teachable's …
Under this clause, users of Teachable's AI-powered features are bound by the applicable AI Provider's terms of service in addition to Teachable's Terms. Teachable disclaims all liability under AI Provider Terms, and the document states Teachable's Terms control in any conflict with AI Provider Terms.
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