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The policy prohibits using Runway's tools to create or modify non-consensual intimate imagery of real individuals.
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
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.
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
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The DEFIANCE Act (signed into law 2024) creates a federal civil cause of action for victims of AI-generated NCII. Numerous states have enacted or are enacting statutes criminalizing or creating civil liability for NCII, including AI-generated versions. The FTC's authority over unfair or deceptive practices may also engage where platforms facilitate NCII generation. The EU's Digital Services Act imposes obligations on platforms regarding illegal content including NCII. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High. AI-generated NCII represents one of the highest-profile regulatory and litigation risk areas for generative AI platforms. The prohibition in this policy aligns with emerging federal and state legal standards, though the policy does not describe the technical mechanisms used to detect attempted NCII generation. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: State-level NCII statutes vary significantly in scope, available remedies, and criminal versus civil classification. California, New York, Texas, Georgia, and Virginia, among others, have enacted relevant statutes. EU member states have obligations under the Digital Services Act and national-level criminal law. Platforms with global users face a patchwork of applicable requirements. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise customers should assess whether Runway's detection mechanisms for NCII attempts are technically documented and whether the policy creates any shared liability exposure for enterprise deployments where end users may attempt prohibited content generation. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should assess whether Runway's NCII prohibition is supported by documented technical detection controls and whether those controls are reflected in vendor risk assessments. Organizations deploying Runway in consumer-facing contexts should evaluate whether additional end-user terms or consent mechanisms are required under applicable state law.
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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.
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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