The policy states that Runway may suspend a user's account for any violation of the usage policy, with an appeal process available via email to suspension@runwayml.com.
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Because the right is triggered by any violation, even a single or minor breach of the usage policy is sufficient grounds for account suspension.
Under this clause, account access may be suspended upon any policy violation as determined by Runway. The agreement provides an email-based appeal pathway at suspension@runwayml.com but does not specify a response timeline or reinstatement criteria.
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"Runway reserves the right to suspend your account for any violation of this usage policy.Excerpt from Runway's Usage Policy
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Discretionary account suspension clauses in platform agreements may engage FTC Act Section 5 considerations regarding unfair or deceptive acts, particularly if suspension decisions are applied inconsistently or without adequate notice.
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Because the right is triggered by any violation, even a single or minor breach of the usage policy is sufficient grounds for account suspension.
Under this clause, account access may be suspended upon any policy violation as determined by Runway. The agreement provides an email-based appeal pathway at suspension@runwayml.com but does not specify a response timeline or reinstatement criteria.
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