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Downstream Developer Enforcement Obligation

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes a contractual obligation chain in which API developers function as intermediary enforcers of the policy terms. It allocates to developers the operational responsibility for monitoring and controlling downstream user conduct within their integrated implementations.

Interpretive note: The standard of 'appropriate controls' is not defined in the policy, creating uncertainty about what technical or procedural measures satisfy this obligation and how Stability AI would assess compliance.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Developers accessing Stability AI's services through API integration must design their products or services with technical or procedural controls that restrict prohibited uses by their end users. Failure to implement such controls creates a breach of the developer's agreement with Stability AI, regardless of whether end users are directly parties to the Acceptable Use Policy.

How other platforms handle this

Google Gemini High

If you access our generative AI services through the API, you're also responsible for ensuring your use, and the use by those who access the services through your platform, complies with our usage policies. You must implement appropriate safeguards to prevent prohibited uses by your users.

Meta High

We may audit your app to ensure compliance with these Terms. You must cooperate with any audit and provide us with information and access to systems, data, and personnel necessary to conduct the audit. You must also maintain records sufficient to demonstrate your compliance with these Terms and prov...

Cohere High

Developers must outline and get approval for their use case to access the Cohere API, understanding the models and limitations. They should refer to model cards for detailed information and document potential harms of their application. Certain use cases, such as violence, hate speech, fraud, and pr...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If you access our Services through an API or otherwise integrate our models into your products or services, you must ensure that your users are prohibited from using our Services in ways that violate this Policy. You are responsible for implementing appropriate controls to prevent prohibited uses by your users.

— Excerpt from Stability AI's Stability AI Acceptable Use Policy

Applicable regulations

CFAA
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Provision details

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Document
Stability AI Acceptable Use Policy
Entity
Stability AI
Document last updated
May 11, 2026
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May 11, 2026
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May 12, 2026
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CA-P-010682
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May 11, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Entity: Stability AI
Document: Stability AI Acceptable Use Policy
Record ID: CA-P-010682
Captured: 2026-05-11 13:00:52 UTC
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/stability-ai/stability-ai-acceptable-use-policy/downstream-developer-enforcement-obligation/
Accessed: July 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Stability AI's Downstream Developer Enforcement Obligation clause do?

This provision establishes a contractual obligation chain in which API developers function as intermediary enforcers of the policy terms. It allocates to developers the operational responsibility for monitoring and controlling downstream user conduct within their integrated implementations.

How does this clause affect you?

Developers accessing Stability AI's services through API integration must design their products or services with technical or procedural controls that restrict prohibited uses by their end users. Failure to implement such controls creates a breach of the developer's agreement with Stability AI, regardless of whether end users are directly parties to the Acceptable Use Policy.

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