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Acceptable Use Policy and Suspension Rights

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Synthesia can cut off your access to the platform immediately if it believes you have violated its policies, pose a risk, or if required by law, without necessarily providing advance notice.

This analysis describes what Synthesia'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)

Immediate suspension without notice can disrupt business operations, particularly for customers who have built workflows or client deliverables that depend on platform availability, and the 'reputational risk' standard gives Synthesia broad discretion to act.

Interpretive note: The 'reasonably believes' standard for reputational risk suspension is subjective and its application may vary depending on Synthesia's internal policies, creating uncertainty about what conduct triggers this provision.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Customers risk losing access to the platform and any in-progress projects immediately if Synthesia determines a policy violation or risk exists, with limited procedural protections prior to suspension under these terms.

How other platforms handle this

Adyen Medium

You agree to comply with Adyen's Acceptable Use Policy, as updated from time to time, which forms part of these Terms and Conditions. Adyen reserves the right to update the Acceptable Use Policy at any time.

Atlassian Medium

Customer and its Users must use the Products in accordance with the Atlassian Acceptable Use Policy. Customer is responsible for ensuring that Users comply with this Agreement and the Atlassian Acceptable Use Policy.

Venmo Medium

You may not use the Venmo services for any illegal purpose, to send money to any person or organization on a government sanctions list, for gambling, for purchasing or selling illegal goods or services, or for any activity that violates applicable law. You may not use Venmo for commercial transactio...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Synthesia may suspend or terminate your access to the Services immediately if: (i) you breach this Agreement or the Acceptable Use Policy; (ii) you fail to pay any amounts due; (iii) Synthesia reasonably believes that your use of the Services poses a risk to Synthesia, the Services, or any third party; or (iv) required by law or regulation.

— Excerpt from Synthesia's Synthesia Terms of Service

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Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The suspension rights in this provision interact with contract law principles regarding notice and termination for cause in the UK and EU. Where suspension results in loss of customer data or ongoing projects, GDPR data access and portability rights may also be engaged, as customers would need to retrieve their data following termination. The EU AI Act may impose additional procedural requirements on AI system providers regarding cessation of service to users. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The breadth of the suspension trigger, specifically the 'reasonably believes' standard for reputational risk, grants Synthesia significant discretionary authority to terminate access without a defined process or opportunity to cure. This may create operational risk for enterprise customers with business-critical dependencies on the platform. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU customers may have additional rights under applicable law regarding notice before service termination, particularly where the platform constitutes a significant business tool. The Acceptable Use Policy, incorporated by reference but not reproduced in the main terms, creates interpretive uncertainty about which specific behaviors trigger suspension. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise procurement teams should seek to negotiate cure periods before suspension takes effect for alleged policy violations (other than payment defaults), and should ensure data export mechanisms are contractually guaranteed prior to any suspension. The Acceptable Use Policy should be reviewed in full as a contractual document given its incorporation by reference. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Customers should maintain local copies of critical content and video assets created through the platform, given the possibility of immediate suspension. Legal teams should review the Acceptable Use Policy alongside sector-specific compliance requirements to identify any use cases that may be at risk.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over unfair or deceptive practices in consumer and commercial services, which may be relevant if suspension practices are applied inconsistently or without adequate disclosure
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Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal
Trump Executive Order on AI Policy Framework
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Synthesia Terms of Service
Entity
Synthesia
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 30, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008191
Document ID
CA-D-00471
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
c160c307398b191d34823085b7d2f7605405571da01ba21c03580602a3cc6c1d
Analysis generated
April 30, 2026 09:49 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Synthesia
Document: Synthesia Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-008191
Captured: 2026-04-30 09:49:49 UTC
SHA-256: c160c307398b191d…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/synthesia/synthesia-terms-of-service/acceptable-use-policy-and-suspension-rights/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Synthesia's Acceptable Use Policy and Suspension Rights clause do?

Immediate suspension without notice can disrupt business operations, particularly for customers who have built workflows or client deliverables that depend on platform availability, and the 'reputational risk' standard gives Synthesia broad discretion to act.

How does this clause affect you?

Customers risk losing access to the platform and any in-progress projects immediately if Synthesia determines a policy violation or risk exists, with limited procedural protections prior to suspension under these terms.

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