Acceptable Use Policy — AI Generated Content

1. Scope

This Policy applies to all of the following content forms:

• Text: AI-generated articles, conversations, code, scripts, and other textual content
• Audio: AI-synthesized speech, podcasts, and audio content
• User Inputs (Prompts): Text descriptions and instructions submitted by users
• Scripts: AI-generated conversational scripts for podcast content

2. Content Standards and Prohibited Categories

PodcastGen explicitly prohibits using this Service to generate the following six categories of content:

• Pornography / NSFW Content
• Violence / Gore
• Hate Speech
• Child Safety Issues (CSAM)
• Deepfakes / Impersonation
• Copyright or Trademark Infringement

2.1 Absolute Prohibitions — Zero Tolerance

The following content will be immediately disposed of upon discovery, and we reserve the right to report to authorities:

• Child sexual exploitation content (CSAM) or any sexual content involving minors
• Content promoting or assisting terrorism, extremism, or mass violence
• Instructions for manufacturing weapons of mass destruction
• Content inciting racial genocide or ethnic hatred
• Non-consensual deepfake sexual content targeting real individuals
• Any other content that violates applicable laws in your jurisdiction

2.2 General Prohibited Activities

• Generate or disseminate false information or rumors
• Impersonate real individuals, brands, or organizations
• Infringe intellectual property, portrait rights, or privacy rights
• Present AI-generated content as human-created to deceive users
• Batch generate spam or fraudulent content
• Use jailbreak prompts to bypass platform security mechanisms
• Use the Service to scrape or harvest data from other sources without permission
• Attempt to extract, decompile, or analyze AI models and algorithms
• Resell, sublicense, or commercialize outputs without authorization
• Use bots, scripts, or automated tools to exploit the Service
• Attempt to bypass usage quotas, rate limits, or access controls
• Disrupt, overload, or compromise the integrity of our infrastructure

3. AI Model Disclosure

This Service uses the following AI models for content generation:

• DeepSeek — For AI script generation (converting articles and text into conversational podcast scripts)
• Third-party text-to-speech providers — For audio synthesis (converting scripts into spoken podcast audio)

Model names are disclosed as required. We do not misrepresent our relationship with these providers or use their brand logos for marketing purposes.

4. Content Moderation

PodcastGen employs a multi-layered content moderation system combining automated filtering, human review, and periodic audits.

4.1 Automated Moderation (Real-Time)

All requests and generated content are scanned in real-time by security filters:

• Input Filtering: Keyword, semantic, and intent analysis of user prompts
• Output Filtering: Real-time safety assessment of generated content
• Usage Pattern Analysis: Monitoring for abnormal API usage behavior

We utilize automated content safety detection tools to identify potentially harmful content before processing.

4.2 Human Review

• Automatically flagged content enters a human review queue
• User-reported content is manually investigated by our Trust & Safety team
• Moderators complete content safety training and sign confidentiality agreements

4.3 Periodic Sampling and Audits

• Random sampling review conducted monthly
• Regular evaluation and optimization of automated moderation system accuracy

4.4 Content Classification Standards

5. Reporting Mechanism

5.1 Reportable Situations

• Content that violates this Policy's content standards
• Content involving child safety, terrorism, or other serious violations
• Discovery of AI impersonation or content infringing on one's own rights
• Any other situation the platform deems necessary to report

5.2 Reporting Principles

• Confidentiality: Reporter identity is strictly protected
• Neutrality: All reports undergo independent, objective review
• Anti-Abuse: Malicious or false reports will be recorded and processed

6. Reporting Channels

Available reporting channels:

• Dedicated Reporting Email: report@podcastgen.com
• Customer Support: support@podcastgen.com
• In-App Reporting: Available via content details → report option

7. Response and Processing Timelines

If extended processing time is needed, we will proactively notify the reporter with an explanation. Processing flow: Report received (auto-confirm) → Initial classification (L1–L4) → Content review (auto + human) → Action decision → Action execution → Result notification.

8. Enforcement Actions

9. Appeals Mechanism

If you disagree with an enforcement result, you may submit an appeal within 15 days of receiving notification:

• Appeal Channel: appeal@podcastgen.com
• Processing Time: Within 10 business days for review completion
• Review Method: Re-examined by an independent moderator not involved in the original decision

10. Transparency and Policy Updates

• We publish a content safety transparency report quarterly
• Material changes will be notified at least 15 days in advance
• Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy

11. Contact Us

• Content Safety Email: safety@podcastgen.com
• Reporting Email: report@podcastgen.com
• Appeals Email: appeal@podcastgen.com
• Company Name: PodcastGen
• Contact Address: [Company Registered Address]