Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'The FTC has consumer protection jurisdiction over deceptive or harmful AI-generated content practices, and coordinates with DOJ on criminal referrals for CSAM-related violations.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this Prohibited Content — CSAM and Harmful Content clause as high severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

Prohibited Content — CSAM and Harmful Content — Google Gemini

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What it is

You are strictly prohibited from using Gemini to create sexual content involving minors, content promoting real-world violence, or content designed to harass specific people.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who attempt to generate child sexual abuse material, violent content, or targeted harassment using Gemini face immediate account termination and potential criminal liability under federal law, independently of this policy.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

Violations of these prohibitions can result in immediate account termination and may constitute federal or state criminal offenses, particularly for CSAM-related violations.

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Don't use Gemini Apps to generate content that: Sexualizes minors in any way. Facilitates or promotes real-world violence or is intended to facilitate or promote real-world violence against people or animals. Is intended to harass, bully, or threaten specific individuals.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Prohibition on CSAM generation engages 18 U.S.C. § 2256 (PROTECT Act), 18 U.S.C. § 1466A (obscene visual representations of child sexual abuse), and equivalent EU Directive 2011/93/EU on combating sexual abuse of children. Harassment and violence facilitation provisions engage state criminal codes and potentially 18 U.S.C. § 875 (interstate threats). The DOJ, FBI, and NCMEC operate mandatory reporting frameworks applicable to providers. (2)

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Applicable agencies

FTC

The FTC has consumer protection jurisdiction over deceptive or harmful AI-generated content practices, and coordinates with DOJ on criminal referrals for CSAM-related violations.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Gemini Apps Terms of Service

Entity

Google Gemini

Document last updated

April 29, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

April 18, 2026

Last verified

April 18, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-003069

Document ID

CA-D-00325

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://policies.google.com/terms/generative-ai/use-policy

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Google Gemini | Document: Gemini Apps Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-003069
Captured: 2026-04-18 12:15:17 UTC | SHA-256: 63e816d10b250e05…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/google-gemini/gemini-apps-terms-of-service/prohibited-content-csam-and-harmful-content/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

High

Prohibited Content — CSAM and Harmful Content