The policy prohibits intentional circumvention of built-in product safeguards, creation of new accounts to bypass an existing account ban, and the introduction of malicious code, malware, or viruses into Stability AI systems or any connected website or system.
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This provision establishes that circumvention of technical safeguards and account ban evasion are independently prohibited under the AUP, providing Stability AI with a contractual basis to act against users who attempt to bypass enforcement actions through technical or account-level workarounds.
Under this clause, users who have had their accounts suspended or terminated are prohibited from creating new accounts to regain access, and any intentional bypass of Stability AI's technical safety controls constitutes a policy violation subject to further enforcement action.
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Compare across platforms →"intentional bypassing of product safeguards or restrictions established within Stability AI Technology. intentional bypassing of an account ban, such as by creating new accounts. malicious code, malware, computer viruses, or any activity that could interfere with the integrity of a website or system.Excerpt from Stability AI's Acceptable Use Policy
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The prohibition on malicious code and system interference may engage the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) in the United States and equivalent cybersecurity statutes in other jurisdictions, including the EU's Network …
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This provision establishes that circumvention of technical safeguards and account ban evasion are independently prohibited under the AUP, providing Stability AI with a contractual basis to act against users who attempt to bypass enforcement actions through technical or account-level workarounds.
Under this clause, users who have had their accounts suspended or terminated are prohibited from creating new accounts to regain access, and any intentional bypass of Stability AI's technical safety controls constitutes a policy violation subject to further enforcement action.
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