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1. REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This agreement engages GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act 2018 given Stability AI's UK base and global user base; the EU AI Act is relevant given the generative AI services offered; and the FTC Act applies to US consumer-facing practices. The arbitration and class action waiver provisions may require evaluation under EU Directive 93/13/EEC on unfair contract terms and UK Consumer Rights Act 2015, both of which may limit enforceability of such clauses against consumers …

How does Stability AI's Stability AI Terms of Service affect users?

The agreement grants Stability AI a license to use all content users input or generate through the services for operational and product improvement purposes. US users are obligated to pursue dispute resolution through individual binding arbitration rather than court proceedings, and are precluded from participating in class actions. Users may opt out of the arbitration requirement by following the opt-out procedure specified in the agreement, generally within 30 days of accepting the terms.

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Stability AI Terms of Service

Stability AI

Last change detected April 19, 2026 Terms of service

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Summary

This document establishes the terms of service governing user access to Stability AI's generative AI services, including image, video, audio, and text generation tools delivered through APIs and consumer-facing products. The agreement authorizes Stability AI to use user-submitted content and generated outputs to operate, maintain, and improve its services. For US users, the agreement requires disputes to be resolved through individual binding arbitration and includes a class action waiver.

Technical / Legal Breakdown

This document governs use of Stability AI's services, including its AI-powered content generation platform, APIs, and related products, and is stated to form a binding legal agreement between Stability AI and users upon access or use. The terms assert that Stability AI grants users a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the services, while users grant Stability AI a broad license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute content they submit or generate through the platform for the purposes of operating and improving the services. Notable provisions include a mandatory arbitration clause with class action waiver applicable to US-based users, broad indemnification obligations placed on users, a unilateral right for Stability AI to modify or terminate services without notice, and content restrictions that prohibit generating certain categories of output with account suspension as a consequence. The agreement engages GDPR and UK data protection law given Stability AI's UK incorporation and global user base, as well as the FTC Act regarding consumer protection and the EU AI Act given the AI-generative nature of the services. Compliance teams should evaluate data processing agreements, consent mechanisms for AI-generated content, and whether arbitration provisions meet jurisdictional enforceability standards, particularly for EU and UK users where mandatory arbitration clauses and class action waivers face heightened scrutiny.

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3 important changes detected

4 versions captured · Last updated: April 2026

April 19, 2026

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What changed Stability AI updated its Terms of Service on April 19, 2026 to replace references to 'Dream Studio' with 'Brand Studio' throughout the document. This appears to be a product rename affecting the scope of several contractual provisions. The operational substance of the terms remains unchanged; the same permissions, restrictions, and removal rights that applied to Dream Studio now apply to Brand Studio under the same contractual framework.

Why this matters The updated Terms of Service reflect a product rename from Dream Studio to Brand Studio. The contractual rights, restrictions, and obligations that previously applied to Dream Studio now apply to Brand Studio under identical terms. Users of the renamed product remain subject to the same provisions governing ability to train and share model adaptations (LoRAs, DoRAs, BoRAs), as well as Stability AI's stated right to remove shared adaptations at any time without notice.

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April 10, 2026

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What changed Stability AI renamed one of its services from 'Dream Studio' to 'Brand Studio' in its Terms of Service on April 10, 2026. The change updates all references to Dream Studio throughout the terms, including in the introductory scope clause and in Section 5, which addresses rules for training and sharing parameter-efficient model resources called LoRAs. The operational effect is that users of the renamed service are now subject to the same removal authority previously stated for Dream Studio: Stability may remove LoRAs at any time for any reason without notice.

Why this matters This change is a service name update rather than a modification to contractual rights or obligations. The updated terms now reference 'Brand Studio' instead of 'Dream Studio' in all sections governing the service, but the substantive rules applying to users remain unchanged. Users of the renamed service continue to operate under the same terms, including the provision that Stability may remove LoRAs at any time for any reason without notice.

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March 19, 2026 low

Stability AI updated its Terms of Service on March 19, 2026 to replace references to 'Brand Studio' with 'Dream Studio' throughout three sentences. The change affects the scope of services …

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High — 3 provisions

Mandatory Arbitration and Class Action Waiver Compare →

If you are a US user and have a dispute with Stability AI, this clause requires you to resolve it through private arbitration rather than in court, and you cannot join a class action lawsuit against the company.

Added May 10, 2026 Standard Seen across 189 platforms
User Content License Grant Compare →

When you upload content or generate outputs using Stability AI's services, you give the company a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, copy, modify, and share that content through any media channel.

Added April 3, 2026 Standard Seen across 189 platforms
User Indemnification Obligation Compare →

If Stability AI faces a legal claim or costs because of how you use its services or because you violated the terms, you are responsible for paying those legal costs and any damages.

Added April 3, 2026 Common Seen across 141 platforms

Medium — 5 provisions

Unilateral Service Modification and Termination Compare →

Stability AI can change, pause, or shut down its services, or end your access to them, at any time and without giving you prior warning.

Added April 28, 2026 Uncommon Seen across 41 platforms
Prohibited Content and Account Suspension Compare →

Users are prohibited from using Stability AI's tools to generate certain categories of harmful or illegal content, and violating these restrictions can result in immediate account suspension or termination.

Added May 12, 2026 Standard Seen across 210 platforms
Limitation of Liability Compare →

Stability AI limits its legal responsibility for losses you experience from using its services, excluding indirect and consequential damages such as lost profits or data, to the maximum extent allowed by law.

Added April 3, 2026 Standard Seen across 228 platforms
Governing Law and Jurisdiction Compare →

Disputes with Stability AI that are not handled through arbitration are governed by Delaware law and must be brought in courts located in Delaware.

Added April 28, 2026 Standard Seen across 187 platforms
Privacy and Data Collection Compare →

By using Stability AI's services, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as described in the Privacy Policy, which forms part of the terms of service.

Added May 12, 2026 Standard Seen across 251 platforms

Low — 1 provision

Intellectual Property Ownership Compare →

Stability AI retains ownership of its platform, its features, and its branding; users cannot use Stability AI's trademarks or trade dress without written permission.

Added May 12, 2026 Standard Seen across 198 platforms

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