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Prohibition on Representing Bot Content as Human-Generated

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What it is

The agreement prohibits users from representing to others that content generated by bots on Poe was created by a human.

This analysis describes what Poe'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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes a specific user obligation to disclose the AI origin of bot-generated content, which intersects with emerging regulatory requirements on AI-generated content disclosure at the federal and state level.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, users are contractually prohibited from presenting bot-generated content from Poe as if it were human-created, which may affect how users share or publish content derived from Poe interactions. Violation of this restriction may constitute grounds for account termination under Section 5.

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You agree not to use Poe or bots or apps on Poe to: Represent that Bot-Generated Content (as defined below) is human-generated.

Excerpt from Poe's Terms of Service

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The prohibition on misrepresenting bot-generated content as human-created engages FTC guidance on deceptive endorsements and AI-generated content disclosures, as well as emerging state-level AI transparency laws.

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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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Provision details

Document information
Document
Poe Terms of Service
Entity
Poe
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-013731
Document ID
CA-D-00796
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
e5bcc01f39f2d93c232ef9ac7b3bf17519a206df4721e62079abfe28d68f8b64
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 15:22 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Poe
Document: Poe Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-013731
Captured: 2026-05-12 15:22:58 UTC
SHA-256: e5bcc01f39f2d93c…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/poe/poe-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-013731/prohibition-on-representing-bot-content-as-human-generated/
Accessed: Aug. 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Poe's Prohibition on Representing Bot Content as Human-Generated clause do?

This provision establishes a specific user obligation to disclose the AI origin of bot-generated content, which intersects with emerging regulatory requirements on AI-generated content disclosure at the federal and state level.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, users are contractually prohibited from presenting bot-generated content from Poe as if it were human-created, which may affect how users share or publish content derived from Poe interactions. Violation of this restriction may constitute grounds for account termination under Section 5.

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