# Perplexity

Perplexity (AI answer engine) permits commercial use of responses; Pro search and API are separate products; source citations are mandatory by design.

- slug: `perplexity`
- type: AI / LLM service
- status: active
- official site: https://www.perplexity.ai
- official docs: https://docs.perplexity.ai

## Rights

| Key | Value | Condition | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| commercial_use_allowed | yes |  | https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/legal/terms-of-service | 2026-04-18 |
| output_ownership | yes |  | https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/legal/terms-of-service | 2026-04-18 |

## Constraints

| Key | Value | Condition | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| api_available | yes | Via pplx-api (separate paid product). | https://docs.perplexity.ai | 2026-04-18 |

## Primary sources

- [Perplexity API Documentation](https://docs.perplexity.ai) — official_docs (primary), Checked: 2026-04-18
- [Perplexity Terms of Service](https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/legal/terms-of-service) — official_terms (primary), Checked: 2026-04-18

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