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The prohibition prevents Runway from being used to produce AI personas that simulate licensed professional services, which could expose users to unqualified guidance in high-stakes domains.
Interpretive note: The prohibition turns on intent ('intended to'), which may be difficult to assess objectively. The excerpt does not address incidental or educational discussion of these topics, only content designed to serve an advisory or therapeutic function.
Users cannot create characters or games on Runway that are designed to deliver professional advice or simulate therapeutic or counseling roles.
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Unless paired with educational or charitable information, we also don't allow content that capitalizes on controversial or tragic events or references sensitive health or medical conditions.
"Characters or games that are intended to provide medical, legal, or financial advice or mimic professional therapeutic or counseling interventions.Excerpt from Runway's Usage Policy
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The prohibition prevents Runway from being used to produce AI personas that simulate licensed professional services, which could expose users to unqualified guidance in high-stakes domains.
Users cannot create characters or games on Runway that are designed to deliver professional advice or simulate therapeutic or counseling roles.
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