Privacy and policies
Details on data privacy and usage policies
Complying with the EU AI Act’s Prohibited Practices RequirementsUnderstand AI practices prohibited under the EU AI Act and your responsibilities when using OpenAI services.
EU AI Act: OpenAI Resources and Customer GuidanceThis article sets out helpful information on our compliance with the EU AI Act.
Elevated Risk labelsUnderstand Elevated Risk labels and the additional security considerations for connected apps and web access.
How We Promote OpenAI on Third-Party PropertiesUnderstand how OpenAI uses and shares information to advertise its products on third-party websites and apps.
How we identify problematic content on our services for individualsLearn how OpenAI uses automated systems and human review to identify harmful or policy-violating content in individual services.
Information on contact importing for people who don’t use OpenAI’s servicesLearn how OpenAI processes hashed phone numbers when someone imports contacts, even if you do not use OpenAI services.
Information on contact importing for people who use OpenAI’s servicesUnderstand how optional contact importing uses hashed phone numbers to help you find people who use OpenAI services.
Korea Consent Form InformationReview how OpenAI collects, uses, retains, shares, and transfers personal information under the Korea consent form.
OpenAI Account Sharing PolicyUnderstand why OpenAI accounts are for individual use, when multiple devices are allowed, and how to respond to unauthorized access.
OpenAI for NonprofitsLearn about discounted ChatGPT Business and Enterprise plans for eligible nonprofits, including verification and application requirements.
Political Campaigning RestrictionsUnderstand which political campaigning, lobbying, and election-related activities OpenAI’s Usage Policies prohibit.
Reporting Content in ChatGPT and OpenAI PlatformsLearn how to report content across conversations, shared links, GPTs, and forums that may violate OpenAI’s Terms of Use or applicable laws.
Right to be forgotten and personal data removal from ChatGPTLearn how the right to be forgotten applies to ChatGPT, who can request personal data removal, how to submit a request, and how reviews work under privacy laws.
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy updatesReview the January 2024 updates to OpenAI’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, including business terms and arbitration.
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy updatesReview updates to OpenAI’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for individuals in the European Economic Area, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Training Data Summary Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 3111Read OpenAI’s training-data disclosures required under California Civil Code Section 3111.
U.S. State Privacy LawsSee which U.S. states have privacy laws that require specific disclosures in OpenAI’s Privacy Policy.
We’re updating our Usage PoliciesReview recent updates to OpenAI’s Usage Policies, including stronger protections for minors and safeguards against misuse.
Educator FAQ
Like the internet, ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help educators and students if used thoughtfully. There are many ways to get there, and the education community is where the best answers will come from. To support educators on this journey, we are providing a few resources below, including links to introductory materials from leading education organizations on how to teach with and about AI and answers to frequently asked questions from educators on how to utilize ChatGPT for educational purposes.
Are there any resources for educators to learn more about AI?Find OpenAI Academy resources, workshops, and classroom materials for educators learning about AI.
Can I ask ChatGPT if it wrote something?Understand why ChatGPT cannot reliably identify whether it generated a piece of writing.
Does ChatGPT tell the truth?Understand when ChatGPT can be trusted, what it might get wrong, and how to critically assess its responses.
Education FAQ AcknowledgmentsSee the educators and researchers who provided feedback on OpenAI’s education resources.
How can ChatGPT be used for assessment and feedback?Understand how educators can use ChatGPT for student feedback while keeping assessment decisions under human oversight.
How can educators get started with ChatGPT?Explore practical ChatGPT prompts educators can adapt for lesson planning, teaching aids, and student support.
How can educators respond to students presenting AI-generated content as their own?Find guidance on academic integrity, the limits of AI detectors, and constructive responses to undisclosed AI-generated student work.
Is ChatGPT biased?Bias in ChatGPT
Is ChatGPT safe for all ages?Understand ChatGPT's minimum age requirements, parental consent rules, and precautions for classroom use.
General FAQ
Can I show a demo at a webinar or conference?Always review the official Publication and Sharing Policies before presenting.
Data Usage for Consumer Services FAQCommonly asked questions about how we treat user data for OpenAI’s non-API consumer services like ChatGPT
How ChatGPT and our foundation models are developedLearn more about how we develop our models and apply them in products like ChatGPT
How can I change my cookie settings?Changing your cookie settings on ChatGPT, OpenAI and API Platform.
How do I log out of all of my devices?Discover how to disable all of your active ChatGPT and Platform sessions across all devices.
Terms of UseFind OpenAI’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Troubleshooting and Getting Help in PrismLearn how to troubleshoot Prism, resolve LaTeX compilation issues, import projects, and get support.
What happens after I submit my ID for age verification?Find out what happens after age verification, including review times, account reactivation, and ID data deletion.
Why Was My ChatGPT Prompt Blocked?Understand why a ChatGPT prompt may be blocked and how to review the applicable safety and usage policies.
Why am I being asked to verify my identity?Learn why OpenAI may request identity verification and what to do if you encounter problems.
Policy FAQ
EU Digital Services Act (DSA)This article sets out helpful information on our compliance with the DSA.
How can I add my API client to the Community Libraries page?Criteria and steps to ensure your library is ready to be added to our Community Libraries page
How your data is used to improve model performanceLearn more about how OpenAI uses content from our services to improve and train our models.
OpenAI API - Supported Countries and TerritoriesList of countries we support.
OpenAI’s TSE Compliance Plan and Submitting Reports about Brazil’s 2026 Elections This article sets out helpful information on our compliance with Brazil’s TSE.
Provenance signals (Content Credentials, SynthID) in OpenAI-generated contentLearn how Content Credentials and SynthID provide provenance signals for content generated with OpenAI tools.
Researcher Access Program FAQAnswers to the most common questions related to OpenAI's Researcher Access Program
Will OpenAI claim copyright over what outputs I generate with the API?Learn whether OpenAI claims copyright over content generated with the OpenAI API.