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The clause places a written-consent gate on some of the highest-reach and most politically sensitive distribution contexts for Stock Avatar content, restricting use absent explicit Synthesia approval.
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Readers may not use a Stock Avatar in TV programs, news broadcasts, fundraisers, political campaigns, or commentary on current events or politics unless they have obtained written consent from Synthesia.
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"Using a Stock Avatar in a TV program, news broadcast, fundraise or political campaign, or in the dissemination of any commentary around current events, politics or topics...absent written consent from Synthesia.Excerpt from Synthesia's Acceptable Use Policy
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The clause places a written-consent gate on some of the highest-reach and most politically sensitive distribution contexts for Stock Avatar content, restricting use absent explicit Synthesia approval.
Readers may not use a Stock Avatar in TV programs, news broadcasts, fundraisers, political campaigns, or commentary on current events or politics unless they have obtained written consent from Synthesia.
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