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The prohibition bars a broad category of child-directed content, limiting use of Runway for any product or creative work designed to appeal to users under 18.
Interpretive note: The excerpt does not clarify whether the prohibition applies to content that incidentally appeals to minors or only to content designed with that intent. The scope of 'engage' is not defined.
Users are prohibited from generating characters, games, narrative elements, or visual styles intended for audiences under 18 years of age.
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"Characters or games that are intended to engage users under the age of 18, including narrative elements or visual styles intended for childrenExcerpt from Runway's Content Policy
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The prohibition bars a broad category of child-directed content, limiting use of Runway for any product or creative work designed to appeal to users under 18.
Users are prohibited from generating characters, games, narrative elements, or visual styles intended for audiences under 18 years of age.
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