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FAQ: Understanding Your Complimentary LLM.txt File
What is an LLM.txt file?
The LLM.txt file is a new standard that allows website owners to communicate directly with large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT or Google Gemini. Much like a robots.txt file tells web crawlers how to interact with a site, LLM.txt defines how AI systems can access, learn from, or reference your online content.
Why is Cohesion providing an LLM.txt file for clients?
Cohesion is committed to helping clients stay ahead of emerging digital standards and maintain transparency in an AI-driven world. By including a customized LLM.txt file with every one-year (or longer) contract, we ensure your business has clear guidelines in place for AI interaction and data usage — without you having to lift a finger.
What are the benefits of having an LLM.txt file?
Transparency: It lets AI developers know what types of content they may or may not use from your site.
Control: You decide how much access AI models have to your data, protecting your proprietary content and brand.
Compliance: Helps future-proof your digital presence as new AI and privacy regulations evolve.
Trust: Demonstrates to users and partners that your organization takes data ethics and responsible AI practices seriously.
How does Cohesion handle setup and maintenance?
Cohesion will:
Create a custom LLM.txt file tailored to your website’s content and AI policies.
Host and integrate it into your site’s root directory.
Provide automatic updates as standards and best practices evolve.
Offer ongoing support if you’d like to modify your AI access preferences.
Do I need to do anything to enable this feature?
No action is needed! The LLM.txt file is automatically included and configured as part of all new or renewing one-year (or longer) client contracts. If you’d like to review or adjust your AI access policies, our team will be happy to assist.
Can I customize what my LLM.txt file says?
Yes. Each file can be tailored to match your organization’s specific preferences. For instance, you can allow AI systems to reference certain sections of your site while blocking others. Cohesion’s team will work with you to set the right balance between accessibility and protection.
What does a sample LLM.txt file look like?
Here’s a simplified example:
# Example LLM.txt file User-Agent: GPTBot Disallow: /private-data/ Allow: /public-content/ User-Agent: * Disallow:
This tells AI crawlers (like GPTBot) that they can access most content but should avoid specific areas (like /private-data/).
Where can I learn more about AI transparency and content governance?
Cohesion regularly publishes insights on emerging web standards, AI governance, and digital transparency. Visit to learn more.