Anthropic Usage Policy Updates and Terms of Service Changes
⚡ TL;DR The Acceptable Use Policy became the Usage Policy with high-risk use rules and AI disclosure. Consumer Terms were simplified, Anthropic Ireland serves EEA/UK users, and default retention is 30 days.
Policies change, and it pays to know how. Here's a recap of Anthropic Usage Policy updates and terms changes.
Summary. 📜
📜 Anthropic Usage Policy Updates
The Acceptable Use Policy is now the Usage Policy. It clarifies who it covers, lists high-risk use cases with extra requirements, and requires organizations to disclose AI to their users.
🇪🇺 Privacy and Entities
UK consumers contract with Anthropic Ireland, Limited, which is also data controller for the EEA, UK and Switzerland. Default retention is now 30 days.
📄 Consumer Terms Changes
Highlights:
✍️ Simplified wording, written with Claude's help
🤝 Broader 'Providers' definition
🔄 Automatic updates and open source terms explained
📱 In-app subscription purchases and the Team plan covered
✅ What to Do
Review the current Usage Policy before launching new use cases.
💡 Pro tip Add a policy review step to your product launch checklist.
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❓ Anthropic Usage Policy updates FAQ
What is the Usage Policy?
The renamed Acceptable Use Policy.
Must organizations disclose AI use?
Yes, to their users.
Who contracts with UK consumers?
Anthropic Ireland, Limited.
What is the default retention?
30 days.
Were the Consumer Terms simplified?
Yes, with Claude's help.
🙏 Credit: This article is based on public information from the Claude Help Center. Claude is a product of Anthropic. Source: support.claude.com.
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