Generating, sharing, or enabling content that sexually exploits children is strictly prohibited and likely illegal under applicable law.
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This is an absolute prohibition aligned with US and international law; violations may expose users to criminal liability beyond account termination.
Any user who generates or facilitates CSAM through the platform violates this policy and faces account action, as well as potential criminal prosecution under applicable federal and international law.
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"You may not use the Services to generate, distribute, or facilitate child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or any content that sexually exploits or harms minors.Excerpt from Perplexity AI's Perplexity Acceptable Use Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision directly implicates US federal law including the PROTECT Act and 18 U.S.C.
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This is an absolute prohibition aligned with US and international law; violations may expose users to criminal liability beyond account termination.
Any user who generates or facilitates CSAM through the platform violates this policy and faces account action, as well as potential criminal prosecution under applicable federal and international law.
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