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Acceptable Use and Prohibited Content Restrictions

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What it is

The agreement establishes acceptable use conditions for Stability AI models, prohibiting use cases that violate applicable law, generate harmful or illegal content, or are otherwise excluded under the license terms.

This analysis describes what Stability AI'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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision defines the operational boundaries of permitted model use and may affect eligibility for continued license access where prohibited use is detected or reported. Compliance with acceptable use conditions is a condition of the license, and breach may result in license termination.

Interpretive note: The specific prohibited use categories and enforcement mechanisms were not available in the truncated document; this provision is inferred from contextual metadata and publicly known aspects of Stability AI's acceptable use policy.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 21, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4245 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

modified May 21, 2026

Provision was renamed from 'Acceptable Use Policy and Prohibited Content' to 'Acceptable Use and Prohibited Content Restrictions' and severity was reduced from high to medium, indicating a potential narrowing of enforcement scope.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, users are required to comply with acceptable use conditions as a condition of their license. Uses that generate prohibited content categories or violate applicable law are excluded from the scope of permitted model use under the agreement.

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Acceptable use restrictions engage content moderation obligations under applicable law, including the EU Digital Services Act for large platform operators, the EU AI Act's prohibited AI practice provisions, and applicable national laws …

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Applicable agencies

  • 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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Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal
DMCA
United States Federal
DSA
European Union
Trump Executive Order on AI Policy Framework
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Stability AI Model License
Entity
Stability AI
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
May 21, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-012670
Document ID
CA-D-00831
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
268c9c46c728411618f972d18c78cc153e7691691dd29f1129ef0478ec5082e4
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 00:04 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Stability AI
Document: Stability AI Model License
Record ID: CA-P-012670
Captured: 2026-05-21 00:04:21 UTC
SHA-256: 268c9c46c7284116…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/stability-ai/stability-ai-model-license/provision/CA-P-012670/acceptable-use-and-prohibited-content-restrictions/
Accessed: Aug. 25, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Stability AI's Acceptable Use and Prohibited Content Restrictions clause do?

This provision defines the operational boundaries of permitted model use and may affect eligibility for continued license access where prohibited use is detected or reported. Compliance with acceptable use conditions is a condition of the license, and breach may result in license termination.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, users are required to comply with acceptable use conditions as a condition of their license. Uses that generate prohibited content categories or violate applicable law are excluded from the scope of permitted model use under the agreement.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 282 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Stability AI?

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