Anthropic Updates Usage Policy to Prohibit Reselling Claude Access
Anthropic has updated its Usage Policy, effective November 12, 2026. This is the second update since September 15, 2025, and it adds two new prohibitions to the "Do Not Abuse Our Platform" section. The new clauses forbid reselling or proxying access to Claude through unauthorized means, including forwarding requests via consumer-grade subscriptions or misrepresenting the products or clients used. They also prohibit using stolen, fraudulent, or unauthorized payment methods to evade payment.
Anthropic has updated its Usage Policy, which will take effect on November 12, 2026. This is the second update since September 15, 2025, and it adds two new prohibitions to the "Do Not Abuse Our Platform" section.
The new clauses prohibit reselling or proxying access to Claude through unauthorized means, including forwarding requests via consumer-grade subscriptions or making false statements about the product or client being used. They also prohibit using stolen, fraudulent, or unauthorized payment methods to evade payment.