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Voice Cloning and AI Speech Features — User Consent

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision establishes the procedural basis for Descript's processing of voice data and clarifies the allocation of responsibility for third-party rights clearance. By conditioning use of the voice cloning feature on user representations regarding rights ownership, the terms define the legal framework under which voice model generation occurs.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who utilize the AI voice features must affirm that they hold all necessary rights to submitted voice recordings and any third-party voices within them. The terms apply as written upon submission of voice recordings to the voice cloning feature, and users assume responsibility for ensuring appropriate rights and consents exist prior to submission.

How other platforms handle this

Ring Medium

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Ring Offerings. If you are between the ages of 13 and 18, you may use the Ring Offerings only with consent of a parent or guardian who agrees to this Agreement on your behalf.

Khan Academy High

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us at privacy@khanacademy.org so that we can take steps t...

Pika High

By accessing or using the Service, you state that you are at least 13 years old and meet the minimum age of digital consent in your country. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you must be at least 18 years of age to create, operate, or interact with an AI Self, or to monetize any Content through the Ser...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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By using Descript's AI voice features, including creating an AI voice clone of yourself, you consent to Descript processing your voice recordings to generate a synthetic voice model. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights and consents to submit voice recordings used to create AI voice clones, including the rights of any third parties whose voices may be included in submitted recordings.

— Excerpt from Descript's Descript Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

ePrivacy Directive
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Descript Terms of Service
Entity
Descript
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
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May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
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CA-P-005342
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May 7, 2026 18:43 UTC
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Document: Descript Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-005342
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/descript/descript-terms-of-service/voice-cloning-and-ai-speech-features-user-consent/
Accessed: June 10, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Descript's Voice Cloning and AI Speech Features — User Consent clause do?

The provision establishes the procedural basis for Descript's processing of voice data and clarifies the allocation of responsibility for third-party rights clearance. By conditioning use of the voice cloning feature on user representations regarding rights ownership, the terms define the legal framework under which voice model generation occurs.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who utilize the AI voice features must affirm that they hold all necessary rights to submitted voice recordings and any third-party voices within them. The terms apply as written upon submission of voice recordings to the voice cloning feature, and users assume responsibility for ensuring appropriate rights and consents exist prior to submission.

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