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March 28, 2026
Usage Policy
Our Usage Policy (also referred to as our “Acceptable Use Policy” or “AUP”) applies to anyone who can submit inputs to Anthropic’s products and/and/or services, including via any authorized resellers or passthrough access, all of whom we refer to as “users.” The Usage Policy is intended to help our users stay safe and promote the responsible use of our products and services.
TL;DR
- Anthropic's Usage Policy (AUP) applies to all users of its AI products and services.
- The policy is divided into Universal Usage Standards, High-Risk Use Case Requirements, and Additional Use Case Guidelines.
- Universal Usage Standards prohibit illegal activities, compromising infrastructure, violence, hate speech, misinformation, and fraudulent practices.
- High-Risk Use Cases (legal, healthcare, finance, etc.) require human oversight and AI disclosure to users.
- Consumer-facing chatbots and products serving minors must disclose their AI nature.
- Violations of the policy may result in throttling, suspension, or termination of access.
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