Introduction

This Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) governs the use of the Emergence Platform. Emergence may modify this AUP at any time. By using the Emergence Platform, Customer agrees to the latest version of this AUP. This AUP supplements the terms and conditions outlined in the applicable service agreement (“Services Ag

Prohibited Uses

Customer shall not, and shall cause its End Users to not, use the Emergence Platform for the following activities:

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2.1. Illegal Activities. Activities that are illegal or promote illegal practices, including cybercrime, intellectual property infringement, or facilitating illicit transactions.

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2.2. Harmful Content. Creating, distributing, or promoting content that is abusive, deceptive, fraudulent, harmful, or threatening. This includes but is not limited to content that promotes or incites hate speech, violence, criminal activities, self-harm, harassment, or terrorism; targets individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or disability; could cause psychological harm
to individuals; libels or defames individuals; or that contains malicious code.

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2.3. Economic Harm. Activities promoting or engaging in unregulated gambling, pyramid schemes, and fraudulent financial schemes or any economic activities that could cause significant financial harm to individuals or entities.

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2.4. High Risk Activities. Activities that can lead to death, personal injury, harm to fundamental rights, environmental damage, or property damage.

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2.5. Fraud and Deception. Activities that are fraudulent or deceptive in nature, including phishing scams, identity theft, spreading misinformation or fake news, and the creation or use of deep fakes.

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2.6. Adult Content. Generating, circulating, promoting, or distributing sexually explicit or pornographic content.

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2.7. Child Exploitation. Content or activities that exploit or harm children, including the production, distribution, or promotion of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and any form of child grooming or exploitation.

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2.8. Political Campaigning and Lobbying. Political campaigning, political advocacy, voter manipulation, or lobbying. This includes the creation or dissemination of materials aimed at influencing political outcomes or government policies.

AI-Specific Restrictions

Without limiting the above Prohibited Uses, Customer shall not, and shall cause its End

Users to not, use the Emergence Platform for:

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3.1. Unlicensed Input Data. Uploading or inputting materials, information, or data that are proprietary to a third party and for which: (i) Customer does not have an appropriate license for or to; and/or (ii) such license does not extend to or authorize the uploading or inputting of such materials, information, or data to the Services.

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3.2. Misrepresentation of Content. Generating or distributing content, including Outputs, with the intent to misinform, misrepresent or mislead, including with respect to: (i) origin, authenticity, or authorship (e.g.,deepfakes or claiming human authorship); (ii) identity or impersonation of others without disclosure; and (iii) expertise or qualifications in sensitive domains (e.g., health or finance).

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3.3. Restricted Use in Automated Decision-Making. Automated decision-making processes that have significant leg1al or personal effects on individuals unless such processes include adequate human oversight and comply with applicable laws.

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3.4. Discriminatory and Unethical Use. Discriminatory and unethical uses that create bias or applications that could lead to harm based on protected characteristics like race, gender, or religion.

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3.5. Circumventing Safety Measures. Attempting to override or circumvent safety filters implemented in the Services.