Usage policies

Usage policies
UpdatedMarch 23, 2023

We’ve recently updated our usage policies to be clearer and more specific.


We want everyone to use our tools safely and responsibly. That’s why we’ve created usage policies that apply to all users of OpenAI’s models, tools, and services. By following them, you’ll ensure that our technology is used for good.

If we discover that your product or usage doesn’t follow these policies, we may ask you to make necessary changes. Repeated or serious violations may result in further action, including suspending or terminating your account.

Our policies may change as we learn more about use and abuse of our models.
Disallowed usage of our models

We don’t allow the use of our models for the following:

    Illegal activity
        OpenAI prohibits the use of our models, tools, and services for illegal activity.
    Child Sexual Abuse Material or any content that exploits or harms children
        We report CSAM to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
    Generation of hateful, harassing, or violent content
        Content that expresses, incites, or promotes hate based on identity
        Content that intends to harass, threaten, or bully an individual
        Content that promotes or glorifies violence or celebrates the suffering or humiliation of others
    Generation of malware
        Content that attempts to generate code that is designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.