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The updated terms clarify that custom avatars you create are your content and remain your property, while stock avatars provided by Runway remain Runway's property. The terms now explicitly govern third-party integrations (Non-Runway Services) and state that these external tools are provided without warranties and that you are solely responsible for any data, actions, or consequences arising from them. The agreement also expands what conduct is prohibited to include interference with third-party services, and broadens liability protections to cover Runway's gross negligence and intentional misconduct. You can review the Non-Runway Services section to understand which third-party integrations you enable and the data you authorize to be transferred.
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Prohibited User Content includes...material that...includes a photograph or video of another person that you have posted without that person's consent...
Any material with respect to which you do not have all rights, power and authority necessary for its collection, use and processing, or where your use and provision to the Sites would breach any agreement between you and any third party.
Don't create or share defamatory or libelous content that could damage someone's reputation or falsely portray them in a harmful way.
"You may not post or submit for print services a photograph of another person without that person's permission.Excerpt from Runway's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “You may not post or submit for print services a photograph of another person without that person's permission.”
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