### Preflight Checklist - [x] I have searched [existing issues](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20state%3Aopen%20label%3Amodel) for similar behavior reports - [x] This report does NOT contain sensitive information (API keys, passwords, etc.) ### Type of Behavior Issue Claude refused a reasonable request ### What You Asked Claude to Do I am trying to use fable for the work I do and everything is a violation of the usage policy even internal scientific projects f

[MODEL] FABLE usage policy

Status Closed — not planned

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Activity 4 comments · opened Jun 9, 2026 · closed Jul 19, 2026

Preflight Checklist

[x] I have searched existing issues for similar behavior reports
[x] This report does NOT contain sensitive information (API keys, passwords, etc.)

Type of Behavior Issue

Claude refused a reasonable request

What You Asked Claude to Do

I am trying to use fable for the work I do and everything is a violation of the usage policy even internal scientific projects for the scientific organization I work at.

What Claude Actually Did

they said i violated the usage policy

Expected Behavior

answer my question

Files Affected

Permission Mode

Accept Edits was ON (auto-accepting changes)

Can You Reproduce This?

Yes, every time with the same prompt

Steps to Reproduce

_No response_

Claude Model

Sonnet

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Impact

Critical - Data loss or corrupted project

Claude Code Version

1.0.123

Platform

Anthropic API

Additional Context