You generally can only use Pika's outputs for personal purposes unless your paid plan allows commercial use, and you can only monetize AI Self content through Pika's platform, not independently.
This analysis describes what Pika'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
Even if you generate video or AI Self content on Pika, your ability to use that content commercially is controlled by your subscription tier, and monetizing AI Self content outside of Pika's own platform is not permitted under these terms.
Interpretive note: The copyright ownership status of AI-generated Outputs is an unsettled legal question; the agreement's treatment of Output ownership may not align with how applicable law ultimately characterizes rights in AI-generated works.
Free or lower-tier users may be restricted from using AI-generated content for commercial purposes, and all users are prohibited from monetizing AI Self content through channels other than Pika's own platform, which limits your options for generating independent revenue from your creations.
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we may closely review accounts that offer the following services, products, or content: Online trading, day trading tips, and stock market related content
Paid Subscribers can select whether Content is public or private.
If Your Content is prohibited under the laws of any jurisdiction where our Services are available, we may remove it even if it is not illegal in your location.
"Subject to your compliance with these terms of service and any applicable policies (including our AUP), Pika hereby grants you a limited, nonexclusive, nontransferable, nonsublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Service solely for your personal, noncommercial use—except where your subscription Plan expressly permits commercial use... commercial use rights granted under your subscription Plan extend to Content generated by or through your AI Self. Monetization of your AI Self content is permitted only through the Services while Pika is operating your AI Self.Excerpt from Pika's Terms of Service
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Even if you generate video or AI Self content on Pika, your ability to use that content commercially is controlled by your subscription tier, and monetizing AI Self content outside of Pika's own platform is not permitted under these terms.
Free or lower-tier users may be restricted from using AI-generated content for commercial purposes, and all users are prohibited from monetizing AI Self content through channels other than Pika's own platform, which limits your options for generating independent revenue from your creations.
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