Provision record
Descript · Descript Terms of Service · View original document ↗

Prohibition on Unauthorized Voice Cloning Content

High severity Medium confidence Explicit document language Common · 244 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

What training audio is prohibited in user content?
Descript prohibits user content that consists of training audio the user is not authorized to use and share with Descript, or that attempts to clone or imitate the voice of a non-consenting speaker using Descript's technology.
Does Descript prohibit content that attempts to clone or imitate the voice of a non-consenting speaker?
Descript prohibits user content that consists of training audio the user is not authorized to use and share with Descript, or that attempts to clone or imitate the voice of a non-consenting speaker using Descript's technology.
Stay ahead of the changes
Track Descript and get the diff the day its terms change.
Monitor Descript + up to 20 platforms — $4.99/mo →
Share 𝕏 Share in Share 🔒 PDF
ⓘ

This analysis describes what Descript's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The prohibition directly protects individuals from non-consensual voice cloning and restricts users from submitting audio they do not have rights to use, establishing a consent-based boundary on AI voice features.

⚠

Interpretive note: The excerpt begins mid-sentence ('consists of'), indicating it is one item in a larger list of prohibited content categories. The canonical claim reflects only the two prohibitions stated in this excerpt. The full clause may contain additional prohibited categories not addressed here.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1777 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The reader is prohibited from submitting training audio without authorization and from using Descript's technology to clone or imitate the voice of anyone who has not consented.

How other platforms handle this

Tinder Medium

May harm the reputation of Tinder or its affiliates, meaning the uploading or sharing of content on the Tinder platform that is defamatory to Tinder or its affiliates or advocates misuse of the Service...

Afterpay Medium

Political content, including for dissemination in electoral campaigns.

Runway Medium

Gore, such as dismemberment, beheadings, mutilations, and exposed organs/bones/muscle

See all platforms with this clause type →
▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
"
consists of Training Audio you are not authorized to use and share with Descript or that attempts to clone or imitate the voice of a non-consenting speaker using our technology

Excerpt from Descript's Terms of Service

Provision details

Document information
Document
Descript Terms of Service
Entity
Descript
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-046234
Document ID
CA-D-00520
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
https://www.descript.com/terms
Wayback Machine
View archived versions →
Content hash (SHA-256)
7d3dc80095bacaa2c3e590b77bf26f38926895acdd36c73250ed4c8cd4d8b516
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 18:43 UTC
Methodology
analyze_document-v2-grounded.3
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Descript
Document: Descript Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-046234
Captured: 2026-05-07 18:43:11 UTC
SHA-256: 7d3dc80095bacaa2…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/descript/descript-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-046234/prohibition-on-unauthorized-voice-cloning-content/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
Categories
Restricted content

Other risks in this policy

Get the research letter

Companies change their terms quietly. We read every version and catch what actually changed. One email a week on the changes that matter and what they mean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Descript's Prohibition on Unauthorized Voice Cloning Content clause do?

The prohibition directly protects individuals from non-consensual voice cloning and restricts users from submitting audio they do not have rights to use, establishing a consent-based boundary on AI voice features.

How does this clause affect you?

The reader is prohibited from submitting training audio without authorization and from using Descript's technology to clone or imitate the voice of anyone who has not consented.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 244 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Descript?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Descript.