Stability AI Acceptable Use Policy

This document is Stability AI's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), which governs the permitted and prohibited uses of Stability AI's models, APIs, and services, establishing a contractual framework under which users and developers may access the company's generative AI outputs. The agreement states that users must not use the services for unlawful purposes, generation of content that sexualizes minors, creation of disinformation or misleading synthetic media, harassment, or development of weapons or harmful systems, and the terms authorize Stability AI to suspend or terminate access for violations. The policy applies both to direct end-users and to developers or operators who deploy Stability AI models in downstream applications, which creates a layered compliance obligation where API customers bear responsibility for ensuring their platforms comply with the AUP. The document engages regulatory frameworks including the EU AI Act, which imposes requirements on providers and deployers of AI systems regarding prohibited use cases and high-risk applications, as well as relevant national laws on child sexual abuse material, export controls, and content moderation obligations under the UK Online Safety Act and the EU Digital Services Act. Compliance teams should note that the AUP's downstream operator obligations may require contractual flow-down provisions in B2B agreements, and that the prohibited use categories touching on biometric data, political manipulation, and critical infrastructure interact with sector-specific regulations across multiple jurisdictions.