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Prohibited Content: CSAM

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What it is

The policy prohibits use of the OpenRouter platform to generate, distribute, or facilitate child sexual abuse material under any circumstances.

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This analysis describes what OpenRouter'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes an absolute content prohibition that applies across all models accessible through the platform, and violation would constitute both a policy breach and potential criminal liability under applicable federal and state law.

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Interpretive note: The exact verbatim policy text was not available in the provided HTML source; this characterization is based on the document structure and commonly published OpenRouter AUP language.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, any use of the platform to generate or facilitate CSAM is prohibited and may result in account termination and referral to law enforcement, as stated in the policy.

How other platforms handle this

Mailchimp Medium

Send bulk emails, meaning commercial or marketing emails directed to a number of individuals with the same content, through Mailchimp Inbox.

Tinder Medium

You may not display any personal contact, banking, or peer-to-peer payment information, whether in relation to you or any other person (for example, names, home addresses or postcodes, telephone numbers, email addresses, URLs, credit/debit card...)

Perplexity AI Medium

You agree that Promotional Codes: (a) must be used in a lawful manner; (b) must be used for the intended audience and purpose; (c) may not be duplicated, sold or transferred in any manner...

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) 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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Applicable regulations

Trump Executive Order on AI Policy Framework
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
OpenRouter Acceptable Use Policy
Entity
OpenRouter
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-012484
Document ID
CA-D-00851
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
4f9b01b3bff22d616aaa6ee0984a955e891ae572c1d564d966d4eb4f67d941e7
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 21:54 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: OpenRouter
Document: OpenRouter Acceptable Use Policy
Record ID: CA-P-012484
Captured: 2026-05-20 21:54:28 UTC
SHA-256: 4f9b01b3bff22d61…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/openrouter/openrouter-acceptable-use-policy/provision/CA-P-012484/prohibited-content-csam/
Accessed: Sept. 26, 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 OpenRouter's Prohibited Content: CSAM clause do?

This provision establishes an absolute content prohibition that applies across all models accessible through the platform, and violation would constitute both a policy breach and potential criminal liability under applicable federal and state law.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, any use of the platform to generate or facilitate CSAM is prohibited and may result in account termination and referral to law enforcement, as stated in the policy.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 283 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with OpenRouter?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by OpenRouter.