“Monetization of your AI Self content is permitted only through the Services while Pika is operating your AI Self. You may not separately re-stream, redistribute or license your AI Self content for monetization outside of the Service without Pika's prior written consent.”
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The restriction prevents users from independently commercializing their AI Self content on other platforms or through other channels without Pika's prior written consent.
The updated terms raise the minimum age to use Pika from 13 to 18 years old, which will restrict access for users aged 13-17. The revised payment model introduces prepaid credits as an alternative to subscriptions; credits are nonrefundable and expire 365 days after purchase. The terms now explicitly authorize organizational accounts with designated administrators who manage user access and bear responsibility for user compliance, and establish that organizations remain liable for all acts and omissions of authorized users. For API users, the terms introduce new requirements for API key management, confidentiality, and security, and authorize Pika to establish rate limits, throttle usage, or revoke API keys for security or suspected abuse.
View change record →The reader may not take their AI Self content and earn money from it outside Pika's platform without first obtaining Pika's prior written consent.
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"Monetization of your AI Self content is permitted only through the Services while Pika is operating your AI Self. You may not separately re-stream, redistribute or license your AI Self content for monetization outside of the Service without Pika's prior written consent.Excerpt from Pika's Terms of Service
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The restriction prevents users from independently commercializing their AI Self content on other platforms or through other channels without Pika's prior written consent.
The reader may not take their AI Self content and earn money from it outside Pika's platform without first obtaining Pika's prior written consent.
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