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This provision establishes a categorical use restriction that shapes the operational scope of the API. It defines prohibited output categories and creates a contractual obligation that governs permissible use cases and application development.
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View change record →Users are prohibited from using the API to generate content intended to cause psychological or emotional harm. Violation of this restriction may result in suspension or termination of API access under the terms' enforcement provisions.
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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;
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.
You agree not to post, upload, publish, submit or transmit any content that: (i) infringes, misappropriates or violates a third party's patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, moral rights or other intellectual property rights, or rights of publicity or privacy; (ii) violates, or encourages any ...
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This provision establishes a categorical use restriction that shapes the operational scope of the API. It defines prohibited output categories and creates a contractual obligation that governs permissible use cases and application development.
Users are prohibited from using the API to generate content intended to cause psychological or emotional harm. Violation of this restriction may result in suspension or termination of API access under the terms' enforcement provisions.
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