Incident #9799EC · 12 MAY 2026minor
OpenRouter bans bypassing access limits on Restricted Models and extends liability limits
Users must not use the Service, VPNs, proxies or other tools to access Restricted Models, or circumvent safeguards that restrict access to them. The liability section now also says its limitations apply even if a limited remedy fails of its essential purpose.
Taken from you
- Cannot use VPNs, proxies or third-party tools to access Restricted Models
- Cannot circumvent OpenRouter or Model Provider access safeguards
- Must ensure Authorized Users and customers also comply
- Liability limits now hold even if a limited remedy fails of its essential purpose
Evidence · 3 of 3 quotes matched in source
You agree not to, and will not allow your Authorized Users or customers to, (a) use the Service to access, or to use the Service in conjunction any other third-party tools to access, Restricted Models+ inserted · ✓ matched in source
circumvent safeguards or measures implemented by OpenRouter or Model Providers designed to restrict access to Restricted Models.+ inserted · ✓ matched in source
THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION 17 WILL APPLY EVEN IF ANY LIMITED REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.+ inserted · ✓ matched in source
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