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Prohibited Harmful and Illegal Content

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What it is

You cannot use ElevenLabs to create audio that harasses, threatens, or abuses people, facilitates illegal activity, involves child sexual abuse material, or otherwise breaks the law.

This analysis describes what ElevenLabs'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)

This provision establishes the outer limits of permitted use and places responsibility on users for ensuring their generated content is lawful; the prohibition on child sexual abuse material in particular has mandatory reporting and compliance dimensions that go beyond standard platform terms.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 11, 2026
First Seen
May 20, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 351 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who generate audio in any of these prohibited categories face immediate account termination and may face mandatory reporting to law enforcement, particularly for content involving minors.

How other platforms handle this

Hinge Medium

If Your Content is prohibited under the laws of any jurisdiction where our Services are available, we may remove it even if it is not illegal in your location.

Grindr Medium

IN COUNTRIES WHERE REQUIRED BY LAW, GRINDR MAY RECEIVE REPORTS AND REMOVE ANY ACCOUNTS OR CONTENT SUSPECTED OF VIOLATING APPLICABLE LAWS OR ITS COMMUNITY GUIDELINES AT ITS DISCRETION AND WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

OpenAI Medium

We start by teaching our AI right from wrong, filtering harmful content and responding with empathy.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You may not use the Services to generate audio content that promotes, facilitates, or constitutes: harassment, abuse, threats, or intimidation of any individual; illegal activity; content involving the sexual exploitation of minors; or any other content that violates applicable law.

Excerpt from ElevenLabs's Usage Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The prohibition on child sexual exploitation material engages mandatory reporting obligations under 18 U.S.C.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →
  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Applicable regulations

California AB 2013 AI Training Data Transparency
US-CA

Provision details

Document information
Document
ElevenLabs Usage Policy
Entity
ElevenLabs
Document last updated
May 11, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010714
Document ID
CA-D-00779
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
3b04c061ee875cc733cfece1b436238b97a43b0e5ec22aaacc3176c33d57981a
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 13:18 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: ElevenLabs
Document: ElevenLabs Usage Policy
Record ID: CA-P-010714
Captured: 2026-05-11 13:18:12 UTC
SHA-256: 3b04c061ee875cc7…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/elevenlabs/elevenlabs-usage-policy/provision/CA-P-010714/prohibited-harmful-and-illegal-content/
Accessed: Aug. 23, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does ElevenLabs's Prohibited Harmful and Illegal Content clause do?

This provision establishes the outer limits of permitted use and places responsibility on users for ensuring their generated content is lawful; the prohibition on child sexual abuse material in particular has mandatory reporting and compliance dimensions that go beyond standard platform terms.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who generate audio in any of these prohibited categories face immediate account termination and may face mandatory reporting to law enforcement, particularly for content involving minors.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 142 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with ElevenLabs?

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