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U.S. K-12 Public Sector Addendum to the Anthropic U.S. K-12 Terms of Service

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Aug 27, 2026
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This U.S. K-12 Public Sector Addendum to the Anthropic U.S. K-12 Terms of Service (the "U.S. K-12 PubSec Addendum") is incorporated into and forms part of the Anthropic U.S. K-12 Terms of Service between Anthropic, PBC ("Anthropic") and Customer (the "Terms"). Capitalized terms used but not defined in this U.S. K-12 PubSec Addendum have the…

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Anthropic's U.S. K-12 Public Sector Addendum modifies its U.S. K-12 Terms of Service for public educational entities. This addendum applies only to specific K-12 public school districts, charter schools, and state educational agencies. It clarifies that this addendum controls over the main terms in case of conflict regarding its subject matter. However, the Data Processing Agreement (DPA) takes precedence over this addendum concerning the processing of Student Data. If the customer is not a designated Public K-12 Entity, the standard terms apply.

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This addendum clarifies Anthropic's legal framework for U.S. public K-12 schools, a sector with strict data privacy regulations like FERPA. It specifically carves out public educational entities, ensuring their unique compliance needs are addressed, particularly regarding student data. By prioritizing the DPA for student data processing, Anthropic signals a commitment to protecting sensitive information. This move is crucial for gaining trust and adoption in the education market, differentiating it from competitors who might have less specific or more general terms for educational institutions. Future focus will be on how these terms impact actual data handling and compliance audits.

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Who does this U.S. K-12 Public Sector Addendum apply to?
This addendum applies to specific U.S. public K-12 educational entities, including local educational agencies, public school districts, public charter schools, and state educational agencies.
What happens if there is a conflict between this addendum and the main terms?
If a conflict arises between this U.S. K-12 PubSec Addendum and the main Anthropic U.S. K-12 Terms of Service, this addendum controls regarding the specific subject matter it addresses.
Which document controls student data processing?
In the event of a conflict concerning the processing of Student Data, the Anthropic U.S. K-12 Data Processing Agreement (DPA) controls over this addendum.

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