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Appian

Graded against 804 verified platforms, from its own policy text. Automated assessment against a published rubric — not legal advice.

Overall riskHIGHReviewed 2026-08-28
Creator: medium · GRC: medium · Counsel: medium
creator band
Adequate
enterprise · Exemplary
Dealbreaker · Output license-grab
Exhibit A · Terms of Service · verbatim

By uploading, emailing, posting, publishing or otherwise transmitting content to any Forum or submitting any content to Appian, you acknowledge that such content is nonconfidential and automatically grant (or warrant that the owner of such rights has expressly granted) Appian a perpetual, royalty-free, irrevocable, nonexclusive right and license to use,

highest-risk verified finding on output ownership — tap for the citation
96 verified findings9 policy surfaces2/2 core docs verified
Risk triage

Watch: Commercial use

Start here. These are the highest-risk verified clauses AIRIN found in the platform's own policy text.

0
high
35
medium
50
low
2/2
docs
Trains on your data?
Not yet assessed
no verified finding covers this surface yet
Who owns outputs?
You own outputs — with license carve-outs
from 1 cited finding
Commercial use?
Commercial use allowed — with conditions
from 4 cited findings
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Scores derived from 42 enriched findings — same verbatim citations as below. AI-generated, not legal advice.

What this means for you
  • Output ownership has conditions — review the commercial use and license carve-outs before building on these outputs.
  • Data handling is conditional — 2 privacy or retention clauses warrant review before using Appian at scale.

Derived from AI-enriched analysis of the verified findings below — informational only, not legal advice.

How to read this page: Overall risk rates what Appian's own policy terms mean for your prompts, outputs, and data. The benchmark bands below grade those same verified terms relative to peers — a platform in a risky-by-default category can rate HIGH risk and still grade STRONG against its peer set. Both trace to the cited findings.

Creator lens
Your prompts, your outputs, your IP
ADEQUATE
Dealbreaker — Output license-grab. The platform claims a broad license over (or ownership of) what you create with it. see the clause

Based on 128 verified, verbatim-cited findings below — read the citations.

Enterprise lens
Data use, retention, subprocessors, audit
EXEMPLARY

Based on 140 verified, verbatim-cited findings below — read the citations.

Automated assessment against a published rubric — not legal advice.

Fully verifiedWorkflow & Automation

Fully verified — complete core corpus captured and read in full.

Document status
  • Terms of Service
    Verified - read in full - 36 citationsstaticLast captured 2026-08-28
  • Privacy Policy
    Verified - read in full - 60 citationsstaticLast captured 2026-07-31
Tier conditions

Only citation-backed plan differences are shown here; absent cells mean AIRIN has not verified a tier-specific claim.

plan language
Output ownership

Grants Appian a perpetual, royalty-free, irrevocable, nonexclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, transmit, and distribute any content submitted by users to forums or to Appian in any form or medium, and requires users to warrant that moral rights in the content have been waived.

" By uploading, emailing, posting, publishing or otherwise transmitting content to any Forum or submitting any content to Appian, you acknowledge that such content is nonconfidential and automatically grant (or warrant that the owner of such..."
📍 Terms of Service › “Phone: 703 442 8844”Jump to exact text →
plan language
Commercial use

Imposes restricted-rights conditions on Software downloaded for or on behalf of the U.S. Government, limiting use, duplication, and disclosure to those restrictions defined in referenced regulatory clauses.

" Any Software which is downloaded from this website for or on behalf of the United States of America, its agencies and/or instrumentalities (“U.S. Government”), is provided with Restricted Rights. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S...."
📍 Terms of Service › “Terms of Use”Jump to exact text →
plan language
Privacy & data use

This segment imposes obligations to implement security measures preventing accidental loss, unauthorized use, alteration, disclosure, or access of personal data, restricts access to those with a business need, and requires confidentiality and compliance with breach notification procedures.

" We have put in place security measures to prevent your Personal Data from being accidentally lost, used, altered, disclosed, or accessed without authorization. We also allow access to your Personal Data only to those who have a business ne..."
📍 § 6 (DATA SECURITY)Jump to exact text →
plan language
Privacy & data use

Identifies Appian as the GDPR data controller responsible for personal data, and provides contact information and the Privacy Portal for data subjects to submit personal data correction requests, establishing Appian's legal role and accountability under GDPR.

" For the purposes of the GDPR, Appian is the data controller and we are responsible for your Personal Data. </p>\r\n<p>The addresses and contact details of our offices where Appian and its affiliates are located can be found here. You can c..."
📍 § 10 (CONTACT DETAILS)Jump to exact text →
plan language
Privacy & data use

Prohibits users from collecting or storing personal data about other users of the website (except where expressly authorized), and restricts commercial solicitation in forums; imposes data-collection restrictions protective of other users' personal data.

"You shall not distribute or otherwise publish any content containing a solicitation of funds, promotion, advertising, solicitation for goods or services, or other commercial matter. You agree not to solicit other users of this website to us..."
📍 Terms of Service › “Terms of Use”Jump to exact text →
plan language
Privacy & data use

Defines CCPA/CPRA consumer rights for California residents including access, deletion, correction, opt-out of automated decision-making, and opt-out of targeted advertising sharing, establishing legal entitlements over personal data collected by Appian.

" The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) grant residents of California certain privacy protections as “consumers”, unless a statutory exception applies. You have a number of consumer right..."
📍 § 8.2 (Your rights under the CCPA/CPRA)Jump to exact text →
plan language
Privacy & data use

Reiterates consumer rights under CCPA/CPRA including access, deletion, correction, opt-out of automated decision-making, and targeted advertising opt-out, establishing individual entitlements against Appian's data processing activities.

"You have a number of consumer rights, including the right to access or delete Personal Data collected by a business, the right to have that data corrected, the right to know of and opt out of automated decision making, and to opt-out of sha..."
📍 § 8.2 (Your rights under the CCPA/CPRA)Jump to exact text →
plan language
Moderation & enforcement

Restricts U.S. Government use of downloaded Software under Restricted Rights provisions of DFARS and FAR, limiting duplication and disclosure rights for government users.

" Any Software which is downloaded from this website for or on behalf of the United States of America, its agencies and/or instrumentalities (“U.S. Government”), is provided with Restricted Rights. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S...."
📍 Terms of Service › “Terms of Use”Jump to exact text →
Conflicting provisions (1)
  • Clause A states the legal basis for this activity is 'Performance of a contract or your explicit consent', while Clause B indicates 'Our legitimate interests' for the same activity, presenting opposing claims.

    " Making available, improving and securing our Websites  Our legitimate interests in providing content and information to our customers and others regarding our products in an effective and secure manner Collecting information on event attendance and registrations, and webinars Performance of a contract or your explicit consent Registration for and use of Appian Community and Forum Providing you with access to the Appian Community and Appian Forum services, legitimate interests in anti-spam protection and protecting our confidential information and intellectual property.  Visitor registration  Legitimate interests in protecting our staff, our premises and our confidential information.  Sending communications Our legitimate interests in conducting direct marketing activities, or where you have explicitly consented to receive such communications. See below how you can opt out of such communications.  Administration of the provision of our services, including shared Appian group systems Performance of our contract with you or our legitimate interests in providing and administering our services. Managing payments and related internal administration Performance of a contract Administering surveys, seeking feedback or conducting other types of research Where necessary, consent, or our legitimate interests in conducting research for the stated goal Financial reporting or as otherwise necessary to meet our legal obligations  Legitimate interests in meeting our legal obligations, to protect against and prevent fraud, claims, and other liabilities Improving our services Legitimate interests in continuing to improve Appian’s services to provide customers with the best customer experience "
    " \r\n<tbody><tr><td style=\"text-align: left;\">Purpose</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Legal Basis</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: left;\">Making available, improving and securing our Websites </td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Our legitimate interests in providing content and information to our customers and others regarding our products in an effective and secure manner</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: left;\">Collecting information on event attendance and registrations, and webinars</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Performance of a contract or your explicit consent</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: left;\">Registration for and use of Appian Community and Forum</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Providing you with access to the Appian Community and Appian Forum services, legitimate interests in anti-spam protection and protecting our confidential information and intellectual property. </td>\r\n</tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: left;\">Visitor registration </td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Legitimate interests in protecting our staff, our premises and our confidential information. </td>\r\n</tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: left;\">Sending communications</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Our legitimate interests in conducting direct marketing activities, or where you have explicitly consented to receive such communications. "
    Within one document

Evidence appendix

Showing priority citations first. The full appendix is available for audit trails; not every citation is a severe risk.

High - 0
Medium - 35
Tier-specific - 0
Total citations - 96
Severity
Surface
Document
Tier
Privacy & data use
CautionHigh
" If you opt out of receiving marketing communications this opt-out does not apply to Personal Data provided as a result of other transactions, such as purchases."
Privacy Policy › “Object to the processing of your personal data”Jump to exact text →
Source: Privacy Policy- Snapshot 2026-06-08- View source
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Automated analysis

This segment carves out an exception to the marketing opt-out right, clarifying that opting out of marketing communications does not apply to personal data provided in connection with other transactions such as purchases.

AI-generated interpretation, not legal advice.

Privacy & data use
CautionHigh
" <b><span class=\"cmp-text__large-text\">2.2 Sensitive Data: </span></b>We do not intentionally collect any Sensitive Data about you for the purposes of the Activities described in this Policy. Sensitive data refers to data that includes details about your race or ethnicity, religious or philosophical beliefs, sex life, sexual orientation, political opinions, trade union membership, information about your health and genetic and biometric data. If you volunteer such information to us on Appian Community or Appian Forum, it may be available to others publicly viewing Appian Community or Appian Forum, and we will handle such Sensitive Data the same way we handle all unstructured user-provided data in Appian Community and Appian Forum.</p>\r\n"}}" id="rich-text-2df25f0bd8" class="cmp-text"> 2.2 Sensitive Data:  We do not intentionally collect any Sensitive Data about you for the purposes of the Activities described in this Policy. Sensitive data refers to data that includes details about your race or ethnicity, religious or philosophical beliefs, sex life, sexual orientation, political opinions, trade union membership, information about your health and genetic and biometric data. If you volunteer such information to us on Appian Community or Appian Forum, it may be available to others publicly viewing Appian Community or Appian Forum, and we will handle such Sensitive Data the same way we handle all unstructured user-provided data in Appian Community and Appian Forum."
Privacy Policy › “Situations Categories of Personal Data”Jump to exact text →
Source: Privacy Policy- Snapshot 2026-06-08- View source
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Automated analysis

This segment restricts Appian from intentionally collecting sensitive personal data (race, ethnicity, health, biometric, etc.) for the described Activities, defines sensitive data categories, and warns users about the public visibility of any sensitive data voluntarily shared on community platforms.

AI-generated interpretation, not legal advice.

Commercial use
NeutralHigh
" Forums shall be used in a noncommercial manner only. You shall not distribute or otherwise publish any content containing a solicitation of funds, promotion, advertising, solicitation for goods or services, or other commercial matter. You agree not to solicit other users of this website to use or join or become members of any commercial online or offline service or other organization. Except where expressly authorized by Appian, you agree not to collect or store personal data about other users."
Terms of Service › “Phone: 703 442 8844”Jump to exact text →
Source: Terms of Service- Snapshot 2026-06-08- View source
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Automated analysis

Restricts Forum use to noncommercial purposes, prohibits solicitation, advertising, and commercial content in Forums, and bars users from collecting or storing other users' personal data without Appian's authorization.

AI-generated interpretation, not legal advice.

Privacy & data use
NeutralHigh
"Further, you acknowledge that you are 13 years of age or older, and, if under the age of 18, are using this website under the active supervision of a parent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult. Children under the age of 13 are not allowed to use this website or transmit or otherwise submit personal information to Appian.</p>\r\n<p>2. Any software that is made available to download by or through this website (“Software”) is the copyrighted work of Appian and/or its suppliers. Use of the Software is governed by the terms of the end user license agreement, if any, which accompanies or is included with the Software (“License Agreement”). An end user will be unable to install any Software that is accompanied by or includes a License Agreement, unless he or she first agrees to the License Agreement terms.</p>\r\n<p>3. The Software is made available for downloading solely for use by end users according to the License Agreement. Any reproduction or redistribution of the Software not in accordance with the License Agreement is expressly prohibited by law, and may result in civil and criminal penalties. Violators will be prosecuted to the maximum extent permitted under law and equity.</p>\r\n<p>WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, COPYING OR REPRODUCTION OF THE SOFTWARE TO ANY OTHER SERVER OR LOCATION FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR REDISTRIBUTION IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED, UNLESS SUCH REPRODUCTION OR REDISTRIBUTION IS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED BY THE LICENSE AGREEMENT ACCOMPANYING SUCH SOFTWARE.</p>\r\n<p>THE SOFTWARE IS WARRANTED, IF AT ALL, ONLY ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. "
Terms of Service › “Terms of Use”Jump to exact text →
Source: Terms of Service- Snapshot 2026-06-08- View source
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Automated analysis

Restricts use of the website to users aged 13 or older, prohibits children under 13 from submitting personal information to Appian, and imposes a supervision requirement for minors aged 13–17, limiting data collection from minors.

AI-generated interpretation, not legal advice.

Indemnity & liability
High
"Documents specified above do not include the design or layout of this website or any other Appian owned, operated, licensed, or controlled website. Elements of Appian websites are protected by trade dress, trademark, unfair competition, and other laws and may not be copied or imitated in whole or in part. No logo, graphic, sound, or image from any Appian website may be copied or retransmitted unless expressly permitted in writing by Appian.</p>\r\n<p>4. APPIAN AND/OR ITS RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, DOCUMENTS, AND RELATED GRAPHICS PUBLISHED ON THIS WEBSITE FOR ANY PURPOSE. ALL SUCH INFORMATION, CONTENT, DOCUMENTS, AND RELATED GRAPHICS ARE PROVIDED FOR YOUR USE AT YOUR OWN RISK AND “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. APPIAN AND/OR ITS RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS INFORMATION, CONTENT, DOCUMENTS, AND RELATED GRAPHICS, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL APPIAN AND/OR ITS RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF EQUITY, CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHER TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF SOFTWARE, INFORMATION, CONTENT, DOCUMENTS, RELATED GRAPHICS, PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SOFTWARE OR SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM OR THROUGH THIS WEBSITE.</p>\r\n<p>THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, DOCUMENTS, AND RELATED GRAPHICS PUBLISHED ON THIS WEBSITE COULD INCLUDE TECHNICAL INACCURACIES, OR ERRORS, AND APPIAN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR OMISSIONS. "
Terms of Service › “Terms of Use”Jump to exact text →
Source: Terms of Service- Snapshot 2026-06-08- View source
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Automated analysis

Restricts copying or retransmission of Appian website elements (logos, graphics, sounds, images) protected by trade dress and trademark law, and disclaims representations about suitability of website information, limiting Appian's liability.

AI-generated interpretation, not legal advice.

Output ownership
High
" By uploading, emailing, posting, publishing or otherwise transmitting content to any Forum or submitting any content to Appian, you acknowledge that such content is nonconfidential and automatically grant (or warrant that the owner of such rights has expressly granted) Appian a perpetual, royalty-free, irrevocable, nonexclusive right and license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, transmit and distribute such content on in any form, medium, or technology now known or later developed. In addition, you warrant that all so-called moral rights in the content have been waived."
Terms of Service › “Phone: 703 442 8844”Jump to exact text →
Source: Terms of Service- Snapshot 2026-07-19- View source
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Automated analysis

Grants Appian a perpetual, royalty-free, irrevocable, nonexclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, transmit, and distribute any content submitted by users to forums or to Appian in any form or medium, and requires users to warrant that moral rights in the content have been waived.

AI-generated interpretation, not legal advice.

Privacy & data use
NeutralHigh
" \r\n<tbody><tr><td style=\"text-align: left;\">Purpose</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Legal Basis</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: left;\">Making available, improving and securing our Websites </td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Our legitimate interests in providing content and information to our customers and others regarding our products in an effective and secure manner</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: left;\">Collecting information on event attendance and registrations, and webinars</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Performance of a contract or your explicit consent</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: left;\">Registration for and use of Appian Community and Forum</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Providing you with access to the Appian Community and Appian Forum services, legitimate interests in anti-spam protection and protecting our confidential information and intellectual property. </td>\r\n</tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: left;\">Visitor registration </td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Legitimate interests in protecting our staff, our premises and our confidential information. </td>\r\n</tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: left;\">Sending communications</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Our legitimate interests in conducting direct marketing activities, or where you have explicitly consented to receive such communications. "
§ 2.3 (Data We Collect From other Sources)Jump to exact text →
Source: Privacy Policy- Snapshot 2026-06-08- View source
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Automated analysis

This segment sets out a table of purposes (website availability/improvement/security, event attendance, community registration) and their corresponding legal bases (legitimate interests, contract performance, consent), granting Appian permission to process personal data for each stated purpose on the identified lawful ground.

AI-generated interpretation, not legal advice.

Privacy & data use
NeutralHigh
" When you fill in a form on our Websites, such as the “Contact Us” form, or download a whitepaper, or subscribe to a newsletter Your name, job title, company, email address and phone number, and any other information you choose to share. When you attend an online or in person event Your name, job title, company, email address and phone number, and any associations, skills, professional profiles, images and product interests you share with us.  When you register with and use Appian Community and/or Appian Forum Your name, job title, company, email address and credentials, and any associations, skills, professional profiles, images and product interests you share with us, and any personal data shared in a post. When you interact with our Websites Information about your device and your usage of our Websites through log files and other technologies, some of which may qualify as Personal Data (including Computer Internet Protocol (IP) address, unique device identifier (UDID), cookies and other data linked to a device, and data about usage of our Websites. For more information on cookies, please see our cookie preferences page. We do not honour Do Not Track signals at this time.  When you visit our officesYour name, job title, company, email address and phone number, CCTV images and any other information you choose to share.  Your name, job title, company, email address and phone number, CCTV images and any other information you choose to share.  When you become an Appian customerThe names, job titles, company, email address and phone numbers of billing and other necessary commercial contacts. "
Privacy Policy › “Situations Categories of Personal Data”Jump to exact text →
Source: Privacy Policy- Snapshot 2026-06-08- View source
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Automated analysis

This segment enumerates multiple situations and corresponding categories of personal data collected (including community/forum use, event attendance, commercial relationships), defining the scope of personal data processing throughout the platform.

AI-generated interpretation, not legal advice.

Privacy & data use
NeutralHigh
"See below how you can opt out of such communications. </td>\r\n</tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: left;\">Administration of the provision of our services, including shared Appian group systems</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Performance of our contract with you or our legitimate interests in providing and administering our services.</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: left;\">Managing payments and related internal administration</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Performance of a contract</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: left;\">Administering surveys, seeking feedback or conducting other types of research</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Where necessary, consent, or our legitimate interests in conducting research for the stated goal</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: left;\">Financial reporting or as otherwise necessary to meet our legal obligations </td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Legitimate interests in meeting our legal obligations, to protect against and prevent fraud, claims, and other liabilities</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: left;\">Improving our services</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Legitimate interests in continuing to improve Appian’s services to provide customers with the best customer experience</td>\r\n</tr></tbody></table>\r\n"}}" id="rich-text-519f5b6cd1" class="cmp-text">"
§ 2.3 (Data We Collect From other Sources)Jump to exact text →
Source: Privacy Policy- Snapshot 2026-06-08- View source
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Automated analysis

This segment continues the purposes/legal bases table, permitting processing for service administration (contract performance or legitimate interests), managing payments (contract performance), and other activities, each tied to a lawful basis under data protection law.

AI-generated interpretation, not legal advice.

Privacy & data use
FavorableHigh
" You also have the right to opt out of a “sale” of your Personal Data. Whilst the CCPA defines “sale” in very broad terms that encompass many commonly occurring data sharing arrangements, transfers to service providers are not considered “sales” as defined under the CCPA. Appian does not sell Personal Data. As set out above we do share some Personal Data with service providers, for the purposes set out above, including targeted advertising.. "
§ 8.2 (Your rights under the CCPA/CPRA)Jump to exact text →
Source: Privacy Policy- Snapshot 2026-06-08- View source
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Automated analysis

Establishes the right to opt out of sale of personal data under CCPA, clarifies that transfers to service providers are not 'sales,' and states Appian does not sell personal data but does share with service providers for targeted advertising purposes.

AI-generated interpretation, not legal advice.

Privacy & data use
FavorableHigh
" The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) grant residents of California certain privacy protections as “consumers”, unless a statutory exception applies. You have a number of consumer rights, including the right to access or delete Personal Data collected by a business, the right to have that data corrected, the right to know of and opt out of automated decision making, and to opt-out of sharing your Personal Data for targeted advertising purposes.  The categories of data we collect are set out in Section 2 above. </p>\r\n<p>You also have the right to opt out of a “sale” of your Personal Data. Whilst the CCPA defines “sale” in very broad terms that encompass many commonly occurring data sharing arrangements, transfers to service providers are not considered “sales” as defined under the CCPA. Appian does not sell Personal Data. As set out above we do share some Personal Data with service providers, for the purposes set out above, including targeted advertising.. <br>\r\n<br>\r\nTo submit a request to exercise any of your rights under the CCPA or CPRA access and/or delete your Personal Data if you are a resident of California, please submit a request through our Privacy Portal and select ‘other”. (<a href=\"https://portals.appian.com/data-privacy\" target=\"_blank\">https://portals.appian.com/data-privacy</a>).</p>\r\n"}}" id="rich-text-4ebcf0ac6b" class="cmp-text"> The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) grant residents of California certain privacy protections as “consumers”, unless a statutory exception applies. "
§ 8.2 (Your rights under the CCPA/CPRA)Jump to exact text →
Source: Privacy Policy- Snapshot 2026-06-08- View source
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Automated analysis

Defines CCPA/CPRA consumer rights for California residents including access, deletion, correction, opt-out of automated decision-making, and opt-out of targeted advertising sharing, establishing legal entitlements over personal data collected by Appian.

AI-generated interpretation, not legal advice.

Privacy & data use
NeutralHigh
" We or a company with whom we share information as stated in Section 4 below, may use the Personal Data that you provide to us to:</p>\r\n"}}" id="rich-text-d2b01bef98" class="cmp-text"> We or a company with whom we share information as stated in Section 4 below, may use the Personal Data that you provide to us to:"
§ 2.3 (Data We Collect From other Sources)Jump to exact text →
Source: Privacy Policy- Snapshot 2026-06-08- View source
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Automated analysis

This segment introduces the enumeration of purposes for which personal data is used, incorporating a cross-reference to Section 4 on disclosures, framing the scope of permitted processing activities.

AI-generated interpretation, not legal advice.

Privacy & data use
NeutralHigh
" Making available, improving and securing our Websites  Our legitimate interests in providing content and information to our customers and others regarding our products in an effective and secure manner Collecting information on event attendance and registrations, and webinars Performance of a contract or your explicit consent Registration for and use of Appian Community and Forum Providing you with access to the Appian Community and Appian Forum services, legitimate interests in anti-spam protection and protecting our confidential information and intellectual property.  Visitor registration  Legitimate interests in protecting our staff, our premises and our confidential information.  Sending communications Our legitimate interests in conducting direct marketing activities, or where you have explicitly consented to receive such communications. See below how you can opt out of such communications.  Administration of the provision of our services, including shared Appian group systems Performance of our contract with you or our legitimate interests in providing and administering our services. Managing payments and related internal administration Performance of a contract Administering surveys, seeking feedback or conducting other types of research Where necessary, consent, or our legitimate interests in conducting research for the stated goal Financial reporting or as otherwise necessary to meet our legal obligations  Legitimate interests in meeting our legal obligations, to protect against and prevent fraud, claims, and other liabilities Improving our services Legitimate interests in continuing to improve Appian’s services to provide customers with the best customer experience "
Privacy Policy › “Purpose Legal Basis”Jump to exact text →
Source: Privacy Policy- Snapshot 2026-06-08- View source
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Automated analysis

This segment enumerates specific processing purposes (website improvement, event registration, community/forum use, visitor registration) and their legal bases, granting Appian permission to process personal data for each listed purpose on the corresponding lawful ground including legitimate interests, contract, and consent.

AI-generated interpretation, not legal advice.

Privacy & data use
High
" We collect data from publicly available sources and/or third parties, including from parties from whom we collect or purchase personal data, or social media features on our Websites. We may combine this information with Personal Data you yourself have provided. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of our Websites may become inaccessible or not function properly. For more information about the cookies we use, please see our cookie preferences page. </p>\r\n"}}" id="rich-text-2275b5e8ba" class="cmp-text"> We collect data from publicly available sources and/or third parties, including from parties from whom we collect or purchase personal data, or social media features on our Websites. We may combine this information with Personal Data you yourself have provided. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of our Websites may become inaccessible or not function properly. For more information about the cookies we use, please see our cookie preferences page. "
§ 2.3 (Data We Collect From other Sources)Jump to exact text →
Source: Privacy Policy- Snapshot 2026-06-08- View source
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Automated analysis

This segment discloses that Appian collects personal data from publicly available sources and third parties (including purchased data and social media features) and may combine it with user-provided data, establishing the sources and scope of third-party data acquisition and also addresses cookie management rights.

AI-generated interpretation, not legal advice.

Moderation & enforcement
High
"By accessing this site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Further, your use of this website is subject to those additional terms and conditions provided by Appian and, subject to Appian’s sole discretion, applicable to certain information, products, and services offerings available through this website. The Additional Terms include, but are not limited to, sales agreements, receipts, license agreements, supplementary user agreements, and the Privacy Policy and other agreements (collectively, “Additional Terms”). The Additional Terms are hereby incorporated by reference into these Terms (if there is any conflict between the Additional Terms and these Terms, the former shall prevail). Appian reserves the right to change these Terms, and/or the products, services, prices, and programs mentioned in this website, at any time, at its sole discretion, without notice. Appian reserves the right to seek all remedies available by law and in equity for any violation of these Terms. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved."
Terms of Service › “Terms of Use”Jump to exact text →
Source: Terms of Service- Snapshot 2026-06-08- View source
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Automated analysis

Confirms user agreement to be bound by the Terms upon site access, and expressly incorporates Additional Terms (sales agreements, license agreements, Privacy Policy, etc.) by reference into the Terms, making them binding.

AI-generated interpretation, not legal advice.

Moderation & enforcement
High
" Appian Corporation, a Delaware corporation with a principal place of business at 7950 Jones Branch Dr, Tysons, VA 22102 (“Appian”) makes information, products, and services available on this website, subject to the following terms and conditions (“Terms”). By accessing this site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Further, your use of this website is subject to those additional terms and conditions provided by Appian and, subject to Appian’s sole discretion, applicable to certain information, products, and services offerings available through this website. The Additional Terms include, but are not limited to, sales agreements, receipts, license agreements, supplementary user agreements, and the Privacy Policy and other agreements (collectively, “Additional Terms”). The Additional Terms are hereby incorporated by reference into these Terms (if there is any conflict between the Additional Terms and these Terms, the former shall prevail). Appian reserves the right to change these Terms, and/or the products, services, prices, and programs mentioned in this website, at any time, at its sole discretion, without notice. Appian reserves the right to seek all remedies available by law and in equity for any violation of these Terms. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.</p>\r\n<p>1. If you are using this website on behalf of your employer, you represent that you are authorized to accept these terms and conditions on your employer’s behalf. "
Terms of Service › “Terms of Use”Jump to exact text →
Source: Terms of Service- Snapshot 2026-06-08- View source
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Automated analysis

Identifies Appian as the contracting party, establishes that accessing the site constitutes agreement to the Terms, and incorporates Additional Terms (including Privacy Policy and license agreements) by reference as binding on the user.

AI-generated interpretation, not legal advice.

Moderation & enforcement
High
" 9. We reserve the right to release information to the proper authorities, as a result of a violation of these Terms, our standards, or unlawful acts, if the information is subpoenaed and/or if we deem it necessary and/or appropriate. Further, you agree that Appian may, in its sole discretion, at any time terminate your access to this website and any account(s) you may have in connection with this website. Access to this website may be monitored by Appian."
Terms of Service › “Phone: 703 442 8844”Jump to exact text →
Source: Terms of Service- Snapshot 2026-07-19- View source
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Reserves Appian's right to disclose user information to authorities if subpoenaed or deemed necessary, to terminate user access and accounts at any time at Appian's sole discretion, and to monitor access to the website.

AI-generated interpretation, not legal advice.

Data retention
NeutralHigh
" When deciding what the correct time is to keep the data for we look at its amount, nature and sensitivity, potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, the processing purposes, if these can be achieved by other means and legal requirements."
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Source: Privacy Policy- Snapshot 2026-06-08- View source
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This segment describes the criteria used to determine appropriate retention periods — including data amount, nature, sensitivity, risk of harm, processing purposes, alternative means of achieving those purposes, and legal requirements — providing the procedural framework for retention decisions.

AI-generated interpretation, not legal advice.

Common questions about Appian's policies

Who owns the content you create with Appian?
You own outputs — with license carve-outs — based on 1 verified finding from Appian's published policy. Informational only, not legal advice.
Can you use Appian's output commercially?
Commercial use allowed — with conditions — based on 4 verified findings from Appian's published policy. Informational only, not legal advice.

Clause detail — protections, your obligations, and coverage

Every clause below is a verbatim quote from Appian's own published policy, read in full and linked to its exact location. Protections and user obligations are reported separately from risk because they are different kinds of clause — an obligation on you is not a risk to your data. Informational only, not legal advice.

✅ Protections found

27 verified clauses

Clauses in Appian's policies that work in your favour — commitments the platform made to you.

  • Audit rights, DPA & residency
    For the purposes of the processing envisaged in this Policy, with regards to personal data transferred the the United States from the European Union, Switzerland, or the UK, Appian is a participant in and adheres to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (EU-U.S.…

    States Appian's participation in and adherence to the EU-U.S. DPF, UK Extension, and Swiss-U.S. DPF for personal data transferred from the EU, Switzerland, and UK to the US, and its certification to the Department of Com…

    📍 § 9 (DATA PRIVACY FRAMEWORK)Jump to exact text →
  • Privacy & data use
    This is a security measure to ensure that Personal Data is not disclosed to any person who has no right to receive it. We may also contact you to ask you for further information in relation to your request to speed up our response.</p>\r\n<p>We try to respond…

    This segment establishes the identity verification procedure for processing data subject requests, sets a one-month response timeline with allowance for extensions on complex requests, and grants data subjects the right…

  • Privacy & data use
    8.1 Under the data protection laws which apply to you, you may have certain rights in relation to your Personal Data. Depending on which laws apply to you these may include the right to:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Request access to your personal data</li>\r\n<li>Reque…

    This segment enumerates the data subject rights available under applicable data protection laws, including access, correction, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection, conditionally granted depending on which la…

  • Audit rights, DPA & residency
    DPF and the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF and the Swiss-U.S. DPF.</p>\r\n<p>EU, UK and Swiss individuals also have the possibility, under certain conditions, to invoke binding arbitration for complaints regarding Appian’s compliance with the Data Privacy Fra…

    Provides EU, UK, and Swiss individuals the right to invoke binding arbitration for unresolved DPF compliance complaints, establishing a dispute resolution mechanism for cross-border personal data transfers.

    📍 § 9 (DATA PRIVACY FRAMEWORK)Jump to exact text →
  • Audit rights, DPA & residency
    We share your Personal Data within our group of companies or service providers which involves transferring your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>We are subject to the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation that pr…

    This segment establishes the obligation to implement safeguards when transferring personal data outside the EEA, references GDPR applicability, and introduces the mechanisms (adequacy decisions and Standard Contractual C…

    📍 § 5 (INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS)Jump to exact text →
  • Privacy & data usebreach notification promises
    We have put in place security measures to prevent your Personal Data from being accidentally lost, used, altered, disclosed, or accessed without authorization. We also allow access to your Personal Data only to those who have a business need to know such data.…

    This segment imposes obligations to implement security measures preventing accidental loss, unauthorized use, alteration, disclosure, or access of personal data, restricts access to those with a business need, and requir…

    📍 § 6 (DATA SECURITY)Jump to exact text →

+ 21 more verified clauses of this kind on this platform, cited in full in the report.

📋 Rules you must follow

4 verified clauses

What Appian requires of YOU. These are your obligations, not risks to your data or IP, so they are cited here and excluded from this platform's risk rating.

  • Moderation & enforcement
    8. “Forum” means a discussion group, chat area, bulletin board, news group, feedback, letter to Appian, its webmaster or employees, or e-mail function offered as part of this website. You agree not to upload, email, post, publish or otherwise transmit through…

    Defines 'Forum' as discussion groups, chat areas, bulletin boards, etc. offered on the website, and enumerates specific content restrictions (false, defamatory, harassing, obscene, IP-infringing, spam content) prohibited…

    📍 Terms of Service › “Phone: 703 442 8844”Jump to exact text →
  • Commercial useconduct restrictions
    Forums shall be used in a noncommercial manner only. You shall not distribute or otherwise publish any content containing a solicitation of funds, promotion, advertising, solicitation for goods or services, or other commercial matter. You agree not to solicit…

    Restricts Forum use to noncommercial purposes, prohibits solicitation, advertising, and commercial content in Forums, and bars users from collecting or storing other users' personal data without Appian's authorization.

    📍 Terms of Service › “Phone: 703 442 8844”Jump to exact text →
  • Moderation & enforcement
    2. Any software that is made available to download by or through this website (“Software”) is the copyrighted work of Appian and/or its suppliers. Use of the Software is governed by the terms of the end user license agreement, if any, which accompanies or is i…

    Establishes that Software available for download is Appian's copyrighted work and that its use is governed by an accompanying License Agreement, incorporating the EULA by reference as the operative instrument for softwar…

    📍 Terms of Service › “Terms of Use”Jump to exact text →
  • Moderation & enforcementconduct restrictions
    3. The Software is made available for downloading solely for use by end users according to the License Agreement. Any reproduction or redistribution of the Software not in accordance with the License Agreement is expressly prohibited by law, and may result in…

    Restricts Software use to end users per the License Agreement, expressly prohibits unauthorized reproduction or redistribution under penalty of civil and criminal law, limiting how users may use or share downloaded Softw…

    📍 Terms of Service › “Terms of Use”Jump to exact text →

What the policies actually cover

13 topics
  • Product telemetry & usage tracking5 clauses
  • Advertising & tracking1 protective5 clauses
  • Sale or sharing of personal data2 protective4 clauses
  • Sensitive data (biometric, location, health)1 clause
  • Children's data1 protective4 clauses
  • Government & law-enforcement disclosure2 clauses
  • Arbitration & class-action waiver1 protective1 clause
  • Damages & liability cap4 clauses
  • Indemnity direction4 clauses
  • Terms can change at any time2 clauses
  • Deletion rights & post-termination survival1 clause
  • Breach-notification promises2 protective2 clauses
  • Conduct restrictions2 obligations2 clauses

59 further verified clauses are cited on this page but not yet assigned a topic.

Cross-clause notes

Cross-referenceacross documents

The Terms of Service, Terms of Service › “Phone: 703 442 8844” describes rights the platform takes in user content, and the Privacy Policy, § 11 (THIRD-PARTY LINKS) describes disclosure of data to third parties or subprocessors. Both clauses are in force at the same time — read them together.

Automated cross-reference against the published rubric — not legal advice.

Clause intelligence

Canonical clauses and stance patterns extracted from the same gate-verified citations shown on this page.

429
clauses
100
patterns
100
stances
privacy sharing · 48legal burden · 11commercial use · 10ip ownership · 9ip license · 7training use · 6
commercial useMEDIUMTerms of Service › “Terms of Use”

The clause restricts commercial use.

EXCEPT AS WARRANTED IN THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, APPIAN AND/OR ITS RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE AND ANY RELATED SERVICES, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.</p>\r\n<p>Any Software which is downloaded from this website for or on behalf of the United States of...
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commercial useMEDIUMTerms of Service › “Terms of Use”

The clause restricts commercial use.

You may download, view, copy, and print documents incorporated in these documents (the “Documents”) from this website subject to the following: (a) the Documents may be used solely for personal, informational, non-commercial purposes; and (b) the Documents may not be modified or altered in any way. You may not use, download, upload, copy, print, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, post, transmit, or dis...
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commercial useMEDIUMTerms of Service › “Phone: 703 442 8844”

The clause restricts commercial use.

Forums shall be used in a noncommercial manner only. You shall not distribute or otherwise publish any content containing a solicitation of funds, promotion, advertising, solicitation for goods or services, or other commercial matter. You agree not to solicit other users of this website to use or join or become members of any commercial online or offline service or other organization. Except where expressly author...
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commercial useMEDIUMTerms of Service › “Terms of Use”

The clause restricts commercial use.

You may download, view, copy, and print documents incorporated in these documents (the “Documents”) from this website subject to the following: (a) the Documents may be used solely for personal, informational, non-commercial purposes; and (b) the Documents may not be modified or altered in any way. You may not use, download, upload, copy, print, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, post, transmit, or dis...
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commercial useMEDIUMTerms of Service › “Terms of Use”

The clause restricts commercial use.

EXCEPT AS WARRANTED IN THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, APPIAN AND/OR ITS RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE AND ANY RELATED SERVICES, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.</p>\r\n<p>Any Software which is downloaded from this website for or on behalf of the United States of...
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Tier matrix

Plan-level conditions detected from citation-backed clauses. Empty tiers mean AIRIN has not captured decisive tier language yet.

TierSurfaceVerdictRiskCitations
All applicable tierscommercial useconditionalMEDIUM7
All applicable tiersdata retentionconditionalMEDIUM4
All applicable tiersindemnity liabilityconditionalMEDIUM7
All applicable tiersmoderation enforcementworsensHIGH4
All applicable tiersprivacy data useworsensHIGH1
Freecommercial useconditionalMEDIUM6
Freeoutput ownershipconditionalMEDIUM1
Freeprivacy data useconditionalMEDIUM4
Freeprompt ownershipconditionalMEDIUM1
Governmentcommercial useconditionalMEDIUM3
Governmentgoverning law disputesconditionalMEDIUM5
Governmentindemnity liabilityconditionalMEDIUM2

Policy evolution

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Before/after stance changes across captured policy versions. When no material delta exists yet, AIRIN shows the latest citation-backed stance events instead.

Aug 28, 2026content licenseMEDIUM

Latest stance: broad license on commercial use

You shall not distribute or otherwise publish any content containing a solicitation of funds, promotion, advertising, solicitation for goods or services, or other commercial matter. You agree not to solicit other users of this website to use or join or become members of any commercial online or offline service or other organization. Except where expressly authorized by Appian, you agree not to collect or store personal data about other users.</p>\r\n<p>By uploading, emailing, posting, publishing or otherwise transmitting content to any Forum or submitting any content to Appian, you acknowledge that such content is nonconfidential and automatically grant (or warrant that the owner of such rights has expressly granted) Appian a perpetual, royalty-free, irrevocable, nonexclusive right and license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, transmit and distribute such content on in any form, medium, or technology now known or later developed. In addition, you warrant that all so-called moral rights in the content have been waived.</p>\r\n<p>9. We reserve the right to release information to the proper authorities, as a result of a violation of these Terms, our standards, or unlawful acts, if the information is subpoenaed and/or if we deem it necessary and/or appropriate. Further, you agree that Appian may, in its sole discretion, at any time terminate your access to this website and any account(s) you may have in connection with this website.
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Aug 28, 2026content ownershipHIGH

Latest stance: platform claims or reserves rights on commercial use

You shall not distribute or otherwise publish any content containing a solicitation of funds, promotion, advertising, solicitation for goods or services, or other commercial matter. You agree not to solicit other users of this website to use or join or become members of any commercial online or offline service or other organization. Except where expressly authorized by Appian, you agree not to collect or store personal data about other users.</p>\r\n<p>By uploading, emailing, posting, publishing or otherwise transmitting content to any Forum or submitting any content to Appian, you acknowledge that such content is nonconfidential and automatically grant (or warrant that the owner of such rights has expressly granted) Appian a perpetual, royalty-free, irrevocable, nonexclusive right and license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, transmit and distribute such content on in any form, medium, or technology now known or later developed. In addition, you warrant that all so-called moral rights in the content have been waived.</p>\r\n<p>9. We reserve the right to release information to the proper authorities, as a result of a violation of these Terms, our standards, or unlawful acts, if the information is subpoenaed and/or if we deem it necessary and/or appropriate. Further, you agree that Appian may, in its sole discretion, at any time terminate your access to this website and any account(s) you may have in connection with this website.
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Aug 28, 2026content ownershipHIGH

Latest stance: platform claims or reserves rights on moderation enforcement

9. We reserve the right to release information to the proper authorities, as a result of a violation of these Terms, our standards, or unlawful acts, if the information is subpoenaed and/or if we deem it necessary and/or appropriate. Further, you agree that Appian may, in its sole discretion, at any time terminate your access to this website and any account(s) you may have in connection with this website. Access to this website may be monitored by Appian.
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Aug 28, 2026model trainingHIGH

Latest stance: training permitted on training use

\r\n<li><a href=\&#34;/content/appian-aem/en/blog/acp/process-automation/generative-ai-vs-large-language-models.html\&#34;>Generative AI vs LLMs: What's the Difference?</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\&#34;/content/appian-aem/en/learn/topics/enterprise-ai/ai-agents-what-are-how-use-them-your-processes.html\&#34;>What are AI Agents, and How to Use Them in Processes?</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\&#34;/content/appian-aem/en/blog/acp/process-automation/ai-workflow-automation.html\&#34;>AI Workflow Automation: See How it Works</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\&#34;/content/appian-aem/en/learn/topics/know-your-customer-process/kyc-guide.html\&#34;>KYC Process: The Complete Guide</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\&#34;/content/appian-aem/en/blog/acp/ai/how-does-ai-model-training-work.html\&#34;>How Does AI Model Training Work?</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\&#34;/content/appian-aem/en/blog/acp/insurance/generative-ai-for-insurance.html\&#34;>Generative AI For Insurance</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\&#34;https://appian.com/blog/acp/data-fabric/data-fabric-benefits.html\&#34;>Data Fabric's 5 Key Benefits</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\&#34;https://appian.com/blog/acp/process-mining/continuous-improvement-process-explained.html\&#34;>What is a Continuous Improvement Process &amp; How to Implement&nbsp;It</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&#34;}}" id="rich-text-e8cd24909a" class="cmp-text"> Generative AI vs LLMs: What's the Difference? What are AI Agents, and How to Use Them in Processes?
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Aug 28, 2026commercial useMEDIUM

Latest stance: restricted on commercial use

You may download, view, copy, and print documents incorporated in these documents (the “Documents”) from this website subject to the following: (a) the Documents may be used solely for personal, informational, non-commercial purposes; and (b) the Documents may not be modified or altered in any way. You may not use, download, upload, copy, print, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, post, transmit, or distribute any information from this website in whole or in part without the express written authorization of Appian. Documents specified above do not include the design or layout of this website or any other Appian owned, operated, licensed, or controlled website. Elements of Appian websites are protected by trade dress, trademark, unfair competition, and other laws and may not be copied or imitated in whole or in part. No logo, graphic, sound, or image from any Appian website may be copied or retransmitted unless expressly permitted in writing by Appian.
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Aug 28, 2026commercial useMEDIUM

Latest stance: restricted on commercial use

Forums shall be used in a noncommercial manner only. You shall not distribute or otherwise publish any content containing a solicitation of funds, promotion, advertising, solicitation for goods or services, or other commercial matter. You agree not to solicit other users of this website to use or join or become members of any commercial online or offline service or other organization. Except where expressly authorized by Appian, you agree not to collect or store personal data about other users.
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Aug 28, 2026commercial useMEDIUM

Latest stance: restricted on commercial use

EXCEPT AS WARRANTED IN THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, APPIAN AND/OR ITS RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE AND ANY RELATED SERVICES, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.</p>\r\n<p>Any Software which is downloaded from this website for or on behalf of the United States of America, its agencies and/or instrumentalities (“U.S. Government”), is provided with Restricted Rights. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 or subparagraphs (c)(1) and (2) of the Commercial Computer Software – Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52.227-19, as applicable. Manufacturer is Appian Corporation, 7950 Jones Branch Dr, Tysons, VA 22102.</p>\r\n<p>You may download, view, copy, and print documents incorporated in these documents (the “Documents”) from this website subject to the following: (a) the Documents may be used solely for personal, informational, non-commercial purposes; and (b) the Documents may not be modified or altered in any way. You may not use, download, upload, copy, print, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, post, transmit, or distribute any information from this website in whole or in part without the express written authorization of Appian.
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Jul 31, 2026data sharingMEDIUM

Latest stance: third party or vendor sharing on privacy data use

Other companies in our group who provide services to us. Service providers who provide IT, system administration and other centralized services. Service providers who provide marketing, research, events planning and hosting, and data enrichment. Professional advisers including lawyers, bankers, auditors and insurers. Government bodies that require us to report processing activities, or as otherwise required by law or to respond to legal processes. Our partners, for the purposes of enabling our partners to contact you about our services. You can find more information about the partners that we work with here .
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Capture recency

  • Terms of Service:Last captured 2026-08-28· verified 2026-08-28
  • Privacy Policy:Last captured 2026-07-31· verified 2026-07-31

Dates state when our pipeline captured and verified each document — not when the vendor last changed it. Documents are re-scanned on a recurring cadence; a document verified once says so until a re-scan confirms it again.

↑ 466 more findings this quarter vs last (571 vs 105). First scan: June 2026.

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