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Prohibition on Circumventing Safeguards and Account Bans

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What it is

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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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

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.

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Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

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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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.

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(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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  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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Document information
Document
Stability AI Acceptable Use Policy
Entity
Stability AI
Document last updated
May 11, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-013771
Document ID
CA-D-00772
Evidence Provenance
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Content hash (SHA-256)
97243bfbcafaa8ec231cbf1c7f8c8ae3a12786517a8390a19011cdbe233bec46
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Citation Record
Entity: Stability AI
Document: Stability AI Acceptable Use Policy
Record ID: CA-P-013771
Captured: 2026-05-11 13:00:52 UTC
SHA-256: 97243bfbcafaa8ec…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/stability-ai/stability-ai-acceptable-use-policy/provision/CA-P-013771/prohibition-on-circumventing-safeguards-and-account-bans/
Accessed: Aug. 25, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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What does Stability AI's Prohibition on Circumventing Safeguards and Account Bans clause do?

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.

How does this clause affect you?

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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