AI Content Usage Policy

1. Purpose and Scope

This AI Content Usage Policy outlines the acceptable use of APATERO's artificial intelligence tools and establishes guidelines for responsible creation and use of AI-generated content. This policy applies to all users of our platform and covers all AI-generated images, videos, and other digital content.

2. Ownership and Rights

2.1 Content Ownership

You own the rights to content generated through APATERO, subject to these conditions:

• Content must be generated through legitimate use of our platform
• Content must not violate any third-party intellectual property rights
• Content must comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Original input materials must be owned by you or properly licensed

2.2 Commercial Use Rights

AI-generated content from APATERO may be used commercially, including:

• Marketing and advertising materials
• Product images and demonstrations
• Social media content and campaigns
• Website and digital media assets
• Print and digital publications

2.3 Attribution Requirements

While not legally required, we encourage users to disclose when content is AI-generated, especially for:

• Professional marketing materials
• News or editorial content
• Educational materials
• Public communications

3. Prohibited Content and Uses

3.1 Illegal and Harmful Content

You may not use our AI tools to create content that:

• Depicts illegal activities or promotes violence
• Contains explicit sexual content involving minors
• Promotes terrorism, hate speech, or discrimination
• Violates privacy rights or creates non-consensual intimate images
• Infringes on copyrights, trademarks, or other IP rights
• Contains defamatory or harassing content

3.2 Deceptive Content

Prohibited uses include:

• Creating deepfakes to impersonate real individuals without consent
• Generating fake news or misleading information
• Creating fraudulent identity documents
• Manipulating evidence for legal proceedings
• Creating content intended to deceive or defraud

3.3 Platform Abuse

Users must not:

• Attempt to reverse engineer our AI models
• Use automated scripts to generate content at scale without authorization
• Share account credentials or circumvent usage limits
• Upload content that violates third-party rights

4. Responsible AI Use Guidelines

4.1 Ethical Considerations

We encourage users to:

• Consider the potential impact of AI-generated content on society
• Respect cultural sensitivities and avoid stereotypical representations
• Use AI as a tool to enhance creativity, not replace human judgment
• Be transparent about AI use when appropriate
• Consider the source and authenticity implications of generated content

4.2 Best Practices

• Review generated content for accuracy and appropriateness
• Verify that content aligns with your intended message
• Consider adding disclaimers for AI-generated content when relevant
• Respect privacy and consent when creating content featuring people
• Use diverse and inclusive prompts to avoid bias in generated content

5. Content Moderation and Safety

5.1 Automated Safety Systems

APATERO employs multiple safety measures:

• Prompt filtering to detect potentially harmful requests
• Content scanning for prohibited material
• User behavior monitoring for policy violations
• Regular model updates to improve safety measures

5.2 Human Review

Certain content may be subject to human review, especially:

• Content flagged by automated systems
• User-reported violations
• Custom model training requests
• High-volume commercial usage

5.3 Reporting Violations

Users can report potential policy violations through:

• In-app reporting tools
• Email: contact@apatero.com
• Our content moderation team reviews reports within 24 hours

6. Data and Privacy

6.1 Training Data

Our AI models are trained on publicly available data and licensed content. We do not use user-generated content to improve our base models without explicit consent.

6.2 Content Storage

• Generated content is stored securely in your account
• Content is not shared with third parties without consent
• Users can delete their generated content at any time
• Content may be retained for safety and legal compliance

7. Custom Model Training

7.1 LoRa Training Guidelines

When training custom models:

• Ensure all training images are owned or licensed by you
• Avoid training on copyrighted or trademarked content without permission
• Do not train models to generate harmful or illegal content
• Respect privacy and consent of individuals in training data

7.2 Model Sharing and Use

• Custom models remain private to your account by default
• Sharing models requires adherence to this policy
• Commercial use of custom models is permitted for legitimate purposes

8. Legal Compliance

8.1 Jurisdiction-Specific Requirements

Users must comply with applicable laws in their jurisdiction, including:

• EU AI Act and related regulations
• GDPR and data protection laws
• Local content and media regulations
• Intellectual property laws

8.2 Industry Standards

For certain industries, additional standards may apply:

• Healthcare: Medical advertising regulations
• Finance: Financial services compliance
• Education: Student privacy protections
• Media: Journalistic ethics and fact-checking

9. Enforcement and Consequences

9.1 Violation Response

Policy violations may result in:

• Warning and educational resources
• Temporary suspension of account features
• Permanent account termination
• Legal action for severe violations
• Cooperation with law enforcement when required

9.2 Appeal Process

Users may appeal enforcement actions by contacting contact@apatero.com with:

• Detailed explanation of the situation
• Evidence supporting your position
• Commitment to policy compliance

10. Updates and Changes

This policy may be updated to reflect changes in technology, law, or best practices. Material changes will be communicated to users via email and in-app notifications. Continued use of APATERO after policy changes indicates acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Contact and Support

For questions about AI content usage, policy interpretation, or reporting concerns: