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Descript Use of Input Output for Model Training

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

User content is used for AI model training by default; the opt-out places the burden on the user to affirmatively act to prevent this use.

Interpretive note: The excerpt begins with 'This includes,' indicating it is part of a broader sentence whose primary subject and verb are not included. The canonical claim reflects only what is stated in the provided excerpt. The full scope of the surrounding provision may establish additional or different obligations.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Unless the reader has opted out, Descript may use their inputs and outputs to train its models and for research and development purposes.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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This includes use by Descript to train, improve, and develop its models and technologies (unless you have opted out of such use) and the Descript Service and for other research and development purposes.

— Excerpt from Descript's Descript Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union

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-046300
Document ID
CA-D-00520
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
7d3dc80095bacaa2c3e590b77bf26f38926895acdd36c73250ed4c8cd4d8b516
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 18:43 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Descript
Document: Descript Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-046300
Captured: 2026-05-07 18:43:11 UTC
SHA-256: 7d3dc80095bacaa2…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/descript/descript-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-046300/descript-use-of-input-output-for-model-training/
Accessed: July 12, 2026
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Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Descript's Descript Use of Input Output for Model Training clause do?

User content is used for AI model training by default; the opt-out places the burden on the user to affirmatively act to prevent this use.

How does this clause affect you?

Unless the reader has opted out, Descript may use their inputs and outputs to train its models and for research and development purposes.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 279 platforms. See the full comparison.

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