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Prohibited Content — CSAM and Harmful Content

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes content boundaries that define prohibited outputs from the Gemini service. It operationalizes Google's enforcement framework by specifying three distinct categories of restricted content generation that the service architecture and monitoring systems are configured to address.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operating under these terms agree to restrict their use of Gemini to exclude these three categories of content generation. The terms apply as written upon continued use, meaning users acknowledge these restrictions govern what outputs the service will and will not produce.

How other platforms handle this

Hugging Face Medium

Restricted Content includes clear violations of our Content Policy or applicable laws, and is subject to immediate action. Content designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to systems or devices. Content that attempts to transmit or generate malicious code (e.g., malware, trojans, vir...

Stability AI Medium

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities: (i) copying, distributing, or disclosing any part of the Service in any medium; (ii) using any automated system, including without limitation 'robots,' 'spiders,' 'offline readers,' etc., to access the Service; (iii) transmitting...

Ideogram Medium

You agree not to post, upload, publish, submit, or transmit any Content or use the Services to create any Output that: (a) infringes, misappropriates, or violates a third party's patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, moral rights, or other intellectual property rights, or rights of publicity o...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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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.

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

Applicable regulations

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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-003069
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-003069
Captured: 2026-04-18 12:15:17 UTC
SHA-256: 63e816d10b250e05…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/google-gemini/google-generative-ai-prohibited-use-policy/prohibited-content-csam-and-harmful-content/
Accessed: May 20, 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 Prohibited Content — CSAM and Harmful Content clause do?

This provision establishes content boundaries that define prohibited outputs from the Gemini service. It operationalizes Google's enforcement framework by specifying three distinct categories of restricted content generation that the service architecture and monitoring systems are configured to address.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operating under these terms agree to restrict their use of Gemini to exclude these three categories of content generation. The terms apply as written upon continued use, meaning users acknowledge these restrictions govern what outputs the service will and will not produce.

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