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Weapons of Mass Destruction Assistance Ban

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This usage restriction establishes a categorical boundary on permissible service applications by excluding assistance with weapons of mass destruction development. The provision operationalizes content policy enforcement by specifying WMD assistance as a violation triggering potential service denial or termination.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users are prohibited from requesting, and OpenAI is authorized to refuse and terminate access for, assistance related to WMD development or deployment. The terms apply this restriction upon service use without exception or waiver mechanism.

How other platforms handle this

Runway Medium

You may not use Runway's tools to build or support systems designed for mass surveillance, tracking of individuals without their consent, or the unlawful monitoring of protected groups or activities.

Google AI Studio Medium

You will comply with, and ensure that your Applications comply with, all applicable laws, regulations, and third-party rights (including privacy laws, intellectual property laws, and export control laws). You must not use the services to develop or provide applications that would infringe or violate...

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...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Provide serious uplift to those seeking to create biological, chemical, nuclear, or radiological weapons with the potential for mass casualties.

— Excerpt from OpenAI's Usage Policies

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Document information
Document
Usage Policies
Entity
OpenAI
Document last updated
March 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 10, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001974
Document ID
CA-D-00005
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Analysis generated
March 10, 2026 03:28 UTC
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Citation Record
Entity: OpenAI
Document: Usage Policies
Record ID: CA-P-001974
Captured: 2026-03-10 03:28:59 UTC
SHA-256: d69a24617758e5b4…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/openai/usage-policies/weapons-of-mass-destruction-assistance-ban/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does OpenAI's Weapons of Mass Destruction Assistance Ban clause do?

This usage restriction establishes a categorical boundary on permissible service applications by excluding assistance with weapons of mass destruction development. The provision operationalizes content policy enforcement by specifying WMD assistance as a violation triggering potential service denial or termination.

How does this clause affect you?

Users are prohibited from requesting, and OpenAI is authorized to refuse and terminate access for, assistance related to WMD development or deployment. The terms apply this restriction upon service use without exception or waiver mechanism.

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