# Claim 42

Claude-User accesses websites in response to questions that individual users ask Claude.

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entity: Claude-User
field: purpose_documented
value: user_fetch
statement: Claude-User accesses websites in response to questions that individual users ask Claude.
evidence_url: https://support.claude.com/en/articles/8896518-does-anthropic-crawl-content-from-the-web-and-how-can-site-owners-block-the-crawler
evidence_quote: "Claude-User supports Claude AI users. When individuals ask questions to Claude, it may access websites using a Claude-User agent." source dated 2026-04-07
method: vendor_doc
verified_at: 2026-09-13
confidence: high
status: current
supersedes: none

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