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Acceptable Use Policy

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What it is

Stability AI's terms require users to comply with a separate Acceptable Use Policy that defines prohibited uses of the platform and AI-generated outputs. Violations may result in account suspension or termination.

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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The Acceptable Use Policy defines the boundaries of permissible activity on the platform, and non-compliance carries the consequence of account suspension or termination, which is particularly material for developers and businesses with production dependencies on the service.

Interpretive note: The full text of the Acceptable Use Policy and its incorporation by reference into the Terms of Use was not available in the truncated document. Analysis is based on the document's subject matter and standard AI platform practice.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

All users are required to comply with Stability AI's Acceptable Use Policy, which restricts certain categories of content generation and use. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in loss of access to the platform and any associated account data or API credits.

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Atlassian Medium

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Venmo Medium

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Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Acceptable use restrictions for AI-generated content engage the EU AI Act's prohibitions on certain AI applications and the FTC Act's standards regarding deceptive or harmful practices. For content involving minors, COPPA applies in the US. The EU AI Act, once fully in force, imposes specific obligations on providers of general-purpose AI models regarding prohibited use cases. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The practical enforcement of the Acceptable Use Policy is at Stability AI's discretion, and the absence of defined procedural rights for users whose accounts are suspended creates compliance and continuity risk for enterprise deployments. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU users face heightened exposure because the EU AI Act creates affirmative obligations on AI providers that flow downstream to deployers and users. US enterprise customers subject to sector-specific regulation, such as financial services or healthcare, should assess whether their intended use cases are permitted under both the Acceptable Use Policy and applicable regulation. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Procurement teams assessing Stability AI as a vendor should verify that their intended use cases are explicitly permitted under the Acceptable Use Policy, and should include contractual representations regarding compliance in any downstream licensing or service agreements. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should document their review of the Acceptable Use Policy against their organization's intended AI use cases, and establish internal controls to ensure that end users of downstream applications built on Stability AI do not generate prohibited content categories. This is particularly relevant for organizations subject to the EU AI Act as deployers of AI systems.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over unfair or deceptive practices in consumer-facing AI services, including misrepresentation of permitted uses or enforcement of use restrictions.
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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 Terms of Use
Entity
Stability AI
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-011585
Document ID
CA-D-00513
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
74df679aa316b742d1506ed4cb22f0dbf2fbfdc4faf5535dd964b7be0eee08c1
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 09:21 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Stability AI
Document: Stability AI Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-011585
Captured: 2026-05-08 09:21:53 UTC
SHA-256: 74df679aa316b742…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/stability-ai/stability-ai-terms-of-use/acceptable-use-policy/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Stability AI's Acceptable Use Policy clause do?

The Acceptable Use Policy defines the boundaries of permissible activity on the platform, and non-compliance carries the consequence of account suspension or termination, which is particularly material for developers and businesses with production dependencies on the service.

How does this clause affect you?

All users are required to comply with Stability AI's Acceptable Use Policy, which restricts certain categories of content generation and use. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in loss of access to the platform and any associated account data or API credits.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 10 platforms. See the full comparison.

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