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Prohibition on Misleading Content and Impersonation

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What it is

The policy prohibits using Runway's tools to defraud, scam, or deliberately mislead others, and further prohibits impersonating any individual or entity or misrepresenting affiliation with any individual or entity.

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This analysis describes what Runway'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 directly engages the FTC Act's Section 5 prohibition on unfair or deceptive practices and may also implicate the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, wire fraud statutes, and state consumer protection laws in the context of AI-generated deceptive content.

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Interpretive note: The term 'deliberately mislead' is not further defined in the document; its application to satirical, fictional, or commercial content may depend on context and applicable law.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, users are prohibited from using Runway's platform to generate content for fraud, scams, deliberate deception, or impersonation; violations may result in account suspension and may also expose users to civil and criminal liability under applicable law independent of Runway's enforcement action.

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Use of the service to defraud, scam, or deliberately mislead others Use of the service to impersonate an individual or entity, or to misrepresent your affiliation with an individual or entity

Excerpt from Runway's Content Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The prohibition on fraud, scams, and deliberate misleading content directly engages FTC Act Section 5 (unfair or deceptive acts or practices) and may implicate 18 U.S.C.

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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
Runway Content Policy
Entity
Runway
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-074370
Document ID
CA-D-00836
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
c85a33b83012d26c721d121f95a781982f488e98734ee73463ec44474f4eb9b0
Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 15:58 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Runway
Document: Runway Content Policy
Record ID: CA-P-074370
Captured: 2026-07-12 15:58:23 UTC
SHA-256: c85a33b83012d26c…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/runway/runway-content-policy/provision/CA-P-074370/prohibition-on-misleading-content-and-impersonation/
Accessed: Sept. 26, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Runway's Prohibition on Misleading Content and Impersonation clause do?

This provision directly engages the FTC Act's Section 5 prohibition on unfair or deceptive practices and may also implicate the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, wire fraud statutes, and state consumer protection laws in the context of AI-generated deceptive content.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, users are prohibited from using Runway's platform to generate content for fraud, scams, deliberate deception, or impersonation; violations may result in account suspension and may also expose users to civil and criminal liability under applicable law independent of Runway's enforcement action.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Runway?

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