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Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery (NCII) Prohibition

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What it is

The policy prohibits using Runway's tools to create or modify non-consensual intimate imagery of real individuals.

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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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision addresses a category of AI-generated content that engages a growing body of federal and state legislation specifically targeting AI-generated NCII, including the DEFIANCE Act and numerous state statutes, making this prohibition legally material for both users and the platform.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, any attempt to generate or modify non-consensual intimate imagery using Runway's tools constitutes a policy violation subject to account suspension. This prohibition applies regardless of whether the output is distributed or used beyond the platform.

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Attempts to create or modify non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII)

Excerpt from Runway's Usage Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The DEFIANCE Act (signed into law 2024) creates a federal civil cause of action for victims of AI-generated NCII.

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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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  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Provision details

Document information
Document
Runway Usage Policy
Entity
Runway
Document last updated
May 11, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-016459
Document ID
CA-D-00773
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
https://help.runwayml.com/hc/en-us/articles/17944787368595-Runway-s-Usage-Policy
Wayback Machine
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Content hash (SHA-256)
c85a33b83012d26c721d121f95a781982f488e98734ee73463ec44474f4eb9b0
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 14:38 UTC
Methodology
analyze_document-v2-grounded.3
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Runway
Document: Runway Usage Policy
Record ID: CA-P-016459
Captured: 2026-07-09 14:38:40 UTC
SHA-256: c85a33b83012d26c…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/runway/runway-usage-policy/provision/CA-P-016459/non-consensual-intimate-imagery-ncii-prohibition/
Accessed: Sept. 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
Categories
Unknown

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Runway's Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery (NCII) Prohibition clause do?

This provision addresses a category of AI-generated content that engages a growing body of federal and state legislation specifically targeting AI-generated NCII, including the DEFIANCE Act and numerous state statutes, making this prohibition legally material for both users and the platform.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, any attempt to generate or modify non-consensual intimate imagery using Runway's tools constitutes a policy violation subject to account suspension. This prohibition applies regardless of whether the output is distributed or used beyond the platform.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Runway?

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