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The provision establishes content restrictions that AWS enforces through service termination and potential legal referral mechanisms. This operates as a foundational compliance requirement that applies across all AWS service categories.
Users agree that AWS may remove prohibited content and suspend or terminate service access if content violates these standards. The terms authorize AWS to take enforcement action without advance notice for violations of these restrictions.
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You must not, and must not allow others to: Facilitate illegal or harmful activity through the End User Services; Cause harm to us or others through the End User Services;
Restricted Content includes clear violations of our Content Policy or applicable laws, and is subject to immediate action. Content designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to systems or devices. Content that attempts to transmit or generate malicious code (e.g., malware, trojans, vir...
Do not generate images for political campaigns or to try to influence the outcome of an election. Do not generate images to spread misinformation or disinformation.
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"Illegal or Harmful Content. Illegal or harmful content including content that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, invasive of privacy, or otherwise objectionable. Any content that sexualizes minors or that facilitates or promotes human trafficking.— Excerpt from Amazon's AWS Acceptable Use Policy
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The provision establishes content restrictions that AWS enforces through service termination and potential legal referral mechanisms. This operates as a foundational compliance requirement that applies across all AWS service categories.
Users agree that AWS may remove prohibited content and suspend or terminate service access if content violates these standards. The terms authorize AWS to take enforcement action without advance notice for violations of these restrictions.
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