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This provision references community guidelines as the operative framework for content moderation on the platform, but the Safety Center page does not reproduce or summarize the specific moderation rules, enforcement mechanisms, or account action procedures.
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"Learn about our guidelines to keep Character.ai safe and welcoming for all. View our community guidelinesExcerpt from Character.AI's Safety Center
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Content moderation commitments on AI platforms may engage the FTC Act's prohibition on unfair or deceptive practices, particularly where moderation representations may not align with implemented practices. For platforms accessible to minors, content moderation practices may also engage COPPA and state minor-protection statutes. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Low. The reference to community guidelines on this page does not itself create enforceable obligations; the operative terms are in the separate guidelines document. Compliance exposure depends on the specificity and implementation of those guidelines. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU and UK platforms face heightened content moderation obligations under the Digital Services Act and the Online Safety Act respectively; applicability to Character.AI depends on user base and platform classification. US-specific obligations for platforms serving minors may also apply. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Organizations deploying Character.AI in institutional contexts should obtain and review the full community guidelines to assess whether content moderation standards meet applicable duty-of-care or acceptable-use requirements. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should review the full community guidelines document to assess whether prohibited content categories, enforcement procedures, and appeal mechanisms are sufficiently defined and consistently implemented.
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This provision references community guidelines as the operative framework for content moderation on the platform, but the Safety Center page does not reproduce or summarize the specific moderation rules, enforcement mechanisms, or account action procedures.
The document states that community guidelines govern platform conduct, but the specific rules, prohibited content categories, and enforcement consequences are contained in a separate document not reproduced on this page.
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