This means the capabilities and restrictions you experience when using an OpenAI-powered product may differ significantly from platform to platform, depending on how that operator has configured the AI — consumers may not always know which behaviors have been enabled or disabled.
OpenAI's Usage Policy defines hard limits on what consumers and developers can request from ChatGPT, Sora, Codex, and the API — including absolute bans on generating CSAM, weapons-related content, and content designed to undermine AI safety systems. Violations can result in immediate, unilateral account suspension or termination, which for paying subscribers or businesses relying on API access represents a material service disruption risk. You can review the appeals process for enforcement actions at https://openai.com/transparency-and-content-moderation.