It is absolutely prohibited to use Runway to create any sexual images, videos, or other content involving minors.
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This prohibition reflects both a categorical ethical restriction and a legal obligation under federal and international law; violations may constitute criminal offenses under statutes governing child sexual abuse material regardless of whether the content is AI-generated.
The terms categorically prohibit generating sexual content involving minors, a restriction that aligns with federal criminal law under the PROTECT Act and equivalent international statutes, meaning violations may carry consequences well beyond account termination.
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"You may not use Runway's tools to generate sexual content involving minors or content that could be used to exploit or abuse children in any way.Excerpt from Runway's Usage Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages the PROTECT Act (18 U.S.C.
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This prohibition reflects both a categorical ethical restriction and a legal obligation under federal and international law; violations may constitute criminal offenses under statutes governing child sexual abuse material regardless of whether the content is AI-generated.
The terms categorically prohibit generating sexual content involving minors, a restriction that aligns with federal criminal law under the PROTECT Act and equivalent international statutes, meaning violations may carry consequences well beyond account termination.
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