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Claude New account suspension rules November 12 take effect: Americans visiting China and Chinese companies overseas also face restrictions
BlockBeats AI news: Anthropic's updated Supported Regions Policy will take effect on November 12. The new document specifies prohibited uses of Claude, covering individuals, companies, and users accessing models through overseas companies and third-party cloud platforms.
First, anyone physically located in an unsupported region is prohibited from using Claude. Even an American using Claude while on a business trip to mainland China would be in violation.
Second, if a company is registered or headquartered in an unsupported region such as mainland China, its employees cannot use Claude to work for that company, even if they are in the United States.
Third, even if a company is registered in the United States, its employees are also subject to restrictions if it is directly or indirectly majority-owned or controlled by an individual or company in an unsupported region. The restrictions are not triggered only when ownership exceeds 50%.
The policy covers Claude.ai、Claude Code, Cowork, the official API, and Claude models provided by cloud platforms and authorized resellers. Accessing models through legitimate cloud platforms such as AWS Bedrock does not mean users can bypass regional restrictions.
But this is not a comprehensive ban suddenly introduced on November 12. As early as 2025 September, Anthropic prohibited overseas companies controlled by businesses in unsupported regions such as China from using Claude. The main change is to clarify the rules on individuals' locations, companies' places of registration, and control relationships.
Anthropic's account suspensions began long ago. According to official disclosures, in the first half of 2026, it banned 11400000 accounts and received 398000 appeals, of which 42000 successfully overturned the original decisions. These figures cover all types of violations, not just regional restrictions.
Anthropic previously disclosed that its systems identify risk signals such as access from unsupported regions and unauthorized resale of Claude, and require affected users to verify their identities. Those who fail verification are banned. After November 12, the rules on location and corporate affiliation will have clearer formal language for enforcement.