“Attempts to create content in the style of a known, living artist”
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The prohibition means users cannot use Runway to produce stylistic imitations of living artists, which has implications for creative and commercial projects.
Interpretive note: The excerpt does not define 'known' or clarify the threshold for what constitutes an identifiable style imitation. It is also unclear whether the prohibition extends to deceased artists or only living ones as stated.
Users are prohibited from generating content styled after any known, living artist.
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"Attempts to create content in the style of a known, living artistExcerpt from Runway's Content Policy
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The prohibition means users cannot use Runway to produce stylistic imitations of living artists, which has implications for creative and commercial projects.
Users are prohibited from generating content styled after any known, living artist.
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