Acceptable Use Policy

Last updated: December 24, 2025

1. Introduction

This Acceptable Use Policy sets out the standards for using Images AI's services. These rules protect our community and ensure the platform is used responsibly and legally.

This policy is part of our Terms of Service. Violations may result in content removal, account suspension, or termination without refund.

2. Prohibited Content

You may NOT use our AI image generation or editing services to create, upload, or share content that:

2.1 Illegal Content

  • Violates German, EU, or international law
  • Infringes on intellectual property rights (copyright, trademark, patents)
  • Contains child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or child exploitation
  • Promotes or facilitates terrorism or violent extremism
  • Facilitates illegal activities (drug trafficking, weapons sales, fraud)

2.2 Harmful or Violent Content

  • Depicts graphic violence, gore, or mutilation
  • Promotes self-harm, suicide, or eating disorders
  • Glorifies or encourages violence against individuals or groups
  • Contains realistic depictions of extreme violence

2.3 Hateful or Discriminatory Content

  • Promotes hatred, discrimination, or violence based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics
  • Contains Nazi symbolism or Holocaust denial (illegal in Germany)
  • Promotes white supremacy, racism, or other hate ideologies
  • Harasses, threatens, or bullies individuals or groups

2.4 Sexual Content

  • Depicts minors in sexual or suggestive contexts
  • Non-consensual intimate imagery (revenge porn)
  • Pornographic or sexually explicit content
  • Sexual exploitation or trafficking

2.5 Misleading or Deceptive Content

  • Deepfakes intended to deceive (manipulated images of real people without consent)
  • Misinformation that could cause public harm
  • Impersonation of real individuals or organizations
  • Election or voting interference
  • Medical misinformation that could cause harm

2.6 Privacy Violations

  • Images containing faces of real people without their consent (biometric data under GDPR)
  • Private or confidential information (doxxing)
  • Surveillance or stalking imagery

2.7 Spam and Malicious Use

  • Automated or bulk generation for spam purposes
  • Phishing or social engineering content
  • Malware, viruses, or exploits
  • Content designed to game algorithms or manipulate systems

3. Responsible AI Use Guidelines

3.1 Transparency

When sharing AI-generated images publicly, you should:

  • Disclose that images are AI-generated (required under EU AI Act)
  • Not present AI-generated content as authentic photography or reality
  • Be transparent when using AI for professional or commercial purposes

3.2 Respect for Individuals

  • Obtain consent before generating or editing images of real, identifiable people
  • Do not create non-consensual sexual or compromising images of real people
  • Respect individuals' rights to their image and likeness

3.3 Intellectual Property

  • Do not attempt to recreate copyrighted characters, logos, or branded content
  • Respect artists' and creators' original works
  • Do not use AI to circumvent licensing or attribution requirements

3.4 Ethical Considerations

  • Consider the potential impact and consequences of generated content
  • Use AI responsibly and for legitimate creative purposes
  • Do not use AI to cause harm, deceive, or manipulate others

4. Platform Abuse

You may NOT:

  • Share, sell, or transfer your account credentials or subscription to others
  • Use automated systems, bots, or scripts to abuse the service or generate excessive requests
  • Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or extract our AI models
  • Circumvent rate limits, credit restrictions, or other technical limitations
  • Use the service to train competing AI models or services without authorization
  • Interfere with or disrupt our infrastructure or other users' access

5. Monitoring and Enforcement

5.1 Automated Detection

We may use automated systems to detect violations of this policy, including:

  • Content filtering and moderation
  • Pattern detection for prohibited prompts
  • Abuse detection systems

5.2 Human Review

We reserve the right to review content if:

  • Automated systems flag potential violations
  • We receive reports from other users or third parties
  • We have reason to believe violations have occurred

5.3 Privacy Protections

When reviewing content, we follow strict privacy protocols and only access the minimum necessary information to investigate potential violations. See our Privacy Policy for details.

6. Reporting Violations

If you encounter content or behavior that violates this policy, please report it to us immediately:

Email: hey@harshil.dev

Please include as much detail as possible:

  • Description of the violation
  • Link to the content or user account (if applicable)
  • Any supporting evidence or context

We will investigate all reports promptly and take appropriate action. We may not be able to provide specific details about actions taken due to privacy considerations.

7. Consequences of Violations

Depending on the severity and frequency of violations, we may take the following actions:

Warning

First-time or minor violations may result in a warning with guidance on policy compliance.

Content Removal

Violating content will be removed from our platform.

Account Suspension

Repeated or serious violations may result in temporary account suspension (7-30 days).

Account Termination

Severe or repeated violations will result in permanent account termination without refund. This includes illegal content, child exploitation, or egregious violations.

Legal Action

Illegal activities (CSAM, terrorism, serious criminal content) will be reported to appropriate law enforcement authorities in accordance with German and EU law.

8. Appeals

If you believe we made a mistake in enforcing this policy, you may appeal by contacting us at hey@harshil.dev.

Please include your account information and a detailed explanation of why you believe the enforcement action was incorrect. We will review appeals promptly and respond within 7 business days.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Acceptable Use Policy as AI technology evolves and new risks emerge. Changes will be communicated through our website and, for significant updates, via email. Continued use of our services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Information

For questions about this policy or to report violations:

Email: hey@harshil.dev