Ensuring Consent for Intimate Images
Ensuring Consent for Intimate Images
AI Studio empowers Creators from all genres to connect with their fans and monetize legal content. Users may not post or share intimate photos or videos of someone that were produced or distributed without their consent on AI Studio.
Our Policy on Consent
What Requires Consent?
Consent is required for:
- Any intimate, sexual, or nude content featuring identifiable individuals
- Content showing individuals in private or intimate settings
- Content that could reasonably be expected to cause embarrassment or harm
Consent Requirements
For all content featuring other individuals, creators must:
- Obtain Written Consent from every person appearing in the content
- Verify Identity of all individuals providing consent
- Maintain Records of consent documentation
- Provide Consent Forms to AI Studio upon request
What Constitutes Valid Consent?
Valid consent must be:
- Informed: The individual understands what content is being created and how it will be used
- Voluntary: Given freely without coercion, threats, or pressure
- Specific: Covers the specific content and its intended use
- Documented: In writing with proper identification
- Current: Given before or at the time of content creation
- Revocable: Can be withdrawn
Prohibited Content
Non-Consensual Intimate Images (NCII)
- "Revenge porn" or intimate content shared without consent
- Content obtained through hacking, theft, or deception
- Content where consent was obtained through fraud or misrepresentation
- Deepfakes or manipulated intimate content
- Hidden camera or voyeuristic content
Content Featuring Minors
- Any intimate or sexual content featuring individuals under 18
- Content that appears to feature minors, regardless of actual age
- Age-progressed or age-regressed intimate content of minors
Creator Responsibilities
- Verify Age and Identity — Check government-issued ID for all individuals in content. Ensure all individuals are 18+ years old. Keep records of verification.
- Obtain Proper Consent — Use our Consent to Recording and Publication form. Have all individuals sign before filming. Keep signed forms for your records.
- Respect Consent Boundaries — Only use content as agreed upon. Remove content if consent is withdrawn. Do not share content beyond agreed scope.
- Maintain Documentation — Keep consent forms for at least 7 years. Provide documentation to AI Studio if requested. Ensure forms are legible and complete.
Reporting Non-Consensual Content
If You Appear in Content Without Consent
- Report Immediately — Click the report button on the content and select "Non-Consensual Intimate Images."
- Email Our Compliance Team — Send to: [EMAIL_COMPLIANCE] with the link to content, your identification, and explanation.
- We Will Act Swiftly — Content will be immediately suspended pending review. We will investigate within 24 hours. Content will be removed if non-consensual. Uploader’s account may be banned.
Our Enforcement
Investigation Process
- Immediate Suspension: Content is hidden from public view
- Identity Verification: We verify the reporter’s identity
- Creator Notification: Creator is asked to provide consent documentation
- Review: Our compliance team reviews all evidence
- Decision: Content is either restored or permanently removed
Consequences for Violations
- First Offense: Content removal + account warning
- Second Offense: Temporary account suspension (30 days)
- Third Offense: Permanent account ban
- Severe Cases: Immediate permanent ban + law enforcement referral
Legal Compliance
This policy ensures compliance with 18 U.S.C. § 2257 (record-keeping requirements), state revenge porn laws, GDPR and privacy regulations, and platform liability protections.
Support and Resources
- Cyber Civil Rights Initiative: cybercivilrights.org
- NCMEC TakeItDown: takeitdown.ncmec.org
- Compliance Support: Email [EMAIL_COMPLIANCE]
Remember: Consent is not just a legal requirement—it’s a fundamental principle of respect and safety. When in doubt, don’t post it.