TL;DR
- Terms can differ by plan and access path (consumer app, Claude Code, API).
- Verify training opt-in defaults, retention windows, and allowed clients.
- Treat this as a checklist until you confirm the current policy documents.
- Use this page as a routing hub to the plan-specific checklists below.
Scope
This page maps the key term areas you must verify for each Claude plan. It is a snapshot checklist, not legal advice.
How to use this page
- Identify your access path (Claude Free/Pro/Max, Claude Code, or API).
- Open the matching plan page below and verify each checklist item.
- Re-check monthly or after any policy update.
What changed recently
See /posts/anthropic-tos-changes-2025/ for the 2025-2026 timeline and enforcement shifts.
Plan map (quick routing)
- Claude.ai Free users: /verify/claude-free-terms/
- Claude.ai Pro users: /verify/claude-pro-terms/
- Claude Max users: /verify/claude-max-terms/
- Claude Code users: /verify/claude-code-terms/
- Anthropic API users: /verify/anthropic-api-terms/
Plan-by-plan snapshots
- Claude Free: /verify/claude-free-terms/
- Claude Pro: /verify/claude-pro-terms/
- Claude Max: /verify/claude-max-terms/
- Claude Code: /verify/claude-code-terms/
- Anthropic API: /verify/anthropic-api-terms/
Terms matrix (auto)
| Plan | Training use | Retention (deleted data) | Retention (training data) | Third-party access | Official clients | Enterprise DPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Free | Consumer plans: model-improvement setting controls training (verify current policy). (needs_verification) | Consumer plans: deleted chats removed within ~30 days when training is disabled (verify). (needs_verification) | Consumer plans: training data may be retained up to 5 years if enabled (verify). (needs_verification) | Official clients only; unofficial access may be blocked (verify). (needs_verification) | Claude app/web, Claude Code, Anthropic API (verify current list). (needs_verification) | Ask sales/support if you require a DPA; availability unconfirmed. (unknown) |
| Claude Pro | Consumer plans: model-improvement setting controls training (verify current policy). (needs_verification) | Consumer plans: deleted chats removed within ~30 days when training is disabled (verify). (needs_verification) | Consumer plans: training data may be retained up to 5 years if enabled (verify). (needs_verification) | Official clients only; unofficial access may be blocked (verify). (needs_verification) | Claude app/web, Claude Code, Anthropic API (verify current list). (needs_verification) | Ask sales/support if you require a DPA; availability unconfirmed. (unknown) |
| Claude Max | Consumer plans: model-improvement setting controls training (verify current policy). (needs_verification) | Consumer plans: deleted chats removed within ~30 days when training is disabled (verify). (needs_verification) | Consumer plans: training data may be retained up to 5 years if enabled (verify). (needs_verification) | Official clients only; unofficial access may be blocked (verify). (needs_verification) | Claude app/web, Claude Code, Anthropic API (verify current list). (needs_verification) | Ask sales/support if you require a DPA; availability unconfirmed. (unknown) |
| Claude Code | Consumer plans: model-improvement setting controls training (verify current policy). (needs_verification) | Consumer plans: deleted chats removed within ~30 days when training is disabled (verify). (needs_verification) | Consumer plans: training data may be retained up to 5 years if enabled (verify). (needs_verification) | Official clients only; unofficial access may be blocked (verify). (needs_verification) | Claude app/web, Claude Code, Anthropic API (verify current list). (needs_verification) | Ask sales/support if you require a DPA; availability unconfirmed. (unknown) |
| Anthropic API | Not confirmed; verify API data usage and training policy. (unknown) | Not confirmed; verify API data retention and deletion behavior. (unknown) | Not confirmed; verify API training retention window. (unknown) | Use documented API access only; verify allowed client patterns. (needs_verification) | API keys + official docs; verify allowed integrations. (needs_verification) | Ask sales/support if you require a DPA; availability unconfirmed. (unknown) |
Terms snapshot checklist
- Training use: confirm default setting and opt-out path.
- Retention: confirm deletion window and training retention period.
- Third-party access: confirm whether external clients are allowed.
- Data export/deletion: confirm controls in account settings.
- Enterprise/DPA: confirm availability if you need contractual guarantees.
Evidence / signals
- Official Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
- Plan-specific pricing pages that define tier boundaries.
- Help center guidance on enforcement, warnings, and appeals.
How to verify
- Read the current Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
- Check account settings for model-improvement toggles.
- Confirm official client lists and API documentation.
If you already shared data
- Review current settings and disable training if needed.
- Rotate keys or revoke access for unofficial tools.
- Document what data was shared and when.
What would invalidate this
Any new policy effective date or plan-level terms update should replace this checklist.