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Minor Protection and CSAM Absolute Prohibition

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What it is

Generating any content that sexualizes minors or could be used to exploit or harm children is absolutely prohibited under this policy, with no exceptions.

This analysis describes what Google Gemini'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 is an absolute prohibition with no carve-outs, and violation constitutes both a policy breach justifying immediate termination and potential criminal liability under applicable law in most jurisdictions.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
May 12, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 351 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Any user who generates content sexualizing or exploiting minors through Gemini faces immediate account termination and may be subject to criminal prosecution under laws such as 18 U.S.C. Section 2256 in the US and equivalent statutes internationally.

How other platforms handle this

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you will not provide a Rating or Review for any Merchant or business for which you have an ownership interest, employment relationship, or other affiliation...you will not submit a Rating or Review in exchange for payment, free food items, or other benefits

Tinder Medium

In assessing misuse, we consider factors such as evidence that a report was motivated by bias or hatred (e.g., based on protected characteristics such as race, sexual orientation, or gender identity) or other malicious intent.

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Don't use our services to generate content that sexualizes minors or that could be used to exploit or harm children.

Excerpt from Google Gemini's Google Generative AI Prohibited Use Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages 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
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  • 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
DSA
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Google Generative AI Prohibited Use Policy
Entity
Google Gemini
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 18, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-011357
Document ID
CA-D-00325
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
63e816d10b250e0548b988099f94a40d1e970e1f90744d59ee3d2053af23c1a7
Analysis generated
April 18, 2026 12:15 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Google Gemini
Document: Google Generative AI Prohibited Use Policy
Record ID: CA-P-011357
Captured: 2026-04-18 12:15:17 UTC
SHA-256: 63e816d10b250e05…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/google-gemini/google-generative-ai-prohibited-use-policy/provision/CA-P-011357/minor-protection-and-csam-absolute-prohibition/
Accessed: Aug. 25, 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 Google Gemini's Minor Protection and CSAM Absolute Prohibition clause do?

This is an absolute prohibition with no carve-outs, and violation constitutes both a policy breach justifying immediate termination and potential criminal liability under applicable law in most jurisdictions.

How does this clause affect you?

Any user who generates content sexualizing or exploiting minors through Gemini faces immediate account termination and may be subject to criminal prosecution under laws such as 18 U.S.C. Section 2256 in the US and equivalent statutes internationally.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

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

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