Acceptable Use Policy

Last Edited : Jan 19, 2026

This Acceptable Use Policy outlines the rules and guidelines for using Calliope AI’s services. All users must comply with this policy. Violations may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account without refund.

1. Introduction

This Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) governs your use of Calliope Labs Inc’s services (operating under the product name “Calliope AI”), including JunoHub, APIs, and related platforms (collectively, the “Services”). This AUP is incorporated into and forms part of the Terms of Service .

By using the Services, you agree to comply with this AUP. We may update this AUP from time to time, and your continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Violation of this AUP may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account without refund.

2. Universal Prohibitions

You may not use the Services to engage in, facilitate, promote, or support any of the following activities:

2.1 Illegal Activities

Any activity that violates applicable local, state, national, or international laws
Fraud, money laundering, or financial crimes
Tax evasion or circumvention of financial regulations
Trafficking of illegal goods or services
Gambling in jurisdictions where prohibited

2.2 Violence and Terrorism

Planning, promoting, or glorifying violence against individuals or groups
Terrorism or terrorist financing
Weapons development, including chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapons
Instructions for creating weapons, explosives, or other dangerous materials
Recruitment for violent extremist organizations

2.3 Child Safety Violations

Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) of any kind
Sexual exploitation, grooming, or endangerment of minors
Content that sexualizes minors in any way
Facilitation of any harm to children

We have zero tolerance for child safety violations. Any suspected violations will be reported to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and appropriate law enforcement authorities.

2.4 Harassment and Hate

Harassment, bullying, stalking, or intimidation of individuals
Hate speech targeting protected characteristics (race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc.)
Doxxing or sharing private information without consent
Threats of violence or physical harm
Coordinated harassment campaigns

2.5 Privacy Violations

Unauthorized collection or harvesting of personal data
Creation or distribution of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII)
Invasion of privacy or surveillance without consent
Circumvention of privacy protections or anonymity tools

2.6 Security Attacks

Unauthorized access to computer systems or networks
Distribution of malware, viruses, or malicious code
Denial-of-service (DoS) attacks or attempts to disrupt services
Phishing, social engineering, or credential theft
Exploitation of security vulnerabilities for malicious purposes
Cryptomining without explicit authorization

2.7 Fraud and Deception

Impersonation of individuals, organizations, or AI systems
Creation of fraudulent documents, credentials, or identities
Scams, confidence schemes, or deceptive practices
Generation of fake reviews, testimonials, or endorsements
Market manipulation or securities fraud

2.8 Spam and Abuse

Sending unsolicited bulk communications
Automated scraping in violation of robots.txt or terms of service
Manipulation of search rankings or algorithmic systems
Creation of fake accounts or bot networks

3. AI-Specific Prohibitions

The following activities are specifically prohibited when using AI models through the Services:

3.1 Model Misuse

Training competing AI models using outputs from Third-Party Model Providers
Reverse engineering, extracting weights, or attempting to replicate AI models
Bypassing, disabling, or circumventing AI safety measures
Jailbreaking prompts designed to elicit prohibited content
Prompt injection attacks to manipulate AI behavior
Using outputs to create training data that violates model provider terms

3.2 Prohibited AI Applications

Fully autonomous weapons systems or lethal autonomous weapons
Mass surveillance systems targeting specific demographics
Social scoring systems for government use
Manipulation of democratic processes or elections
Generation of deepfakes for deception or fraud

3.3 Harmful Content Generation

Generation of CSAM or content sexualizing minors
Non-consensual intimate imagery or deepfake pornography
Detailed instructions for violence, self-harm, or dangerous activities
Misinformation designed to cause public harm
Content that exploits vulnerable individuals

4. High-Risk Use Requirements

Certain applications of AI require additional safeguards. If you use the Services for any of the following purposes, you must implement appropriate human oversight:

4.1 Medical and Health

AI outputs related to medical diagnosis, treatment, or health advice must be reviewed by qualified healthcare professionals before acting upon
You may not use the Services as a substitute for professional medical advice
AI-generated health information must be clearly disclosed as such

4.2 Legal Advice

AI outputs related to legal matters must be reviewed by qualified legal professionals
You may not represent AI-generated legal content as professional legal advice
Users must be informed when AI is used in legal contexts

4.3 Financial Decisions

AI outputs informing financial decisions (investments, loans, credit) must have human oversight
Fully autonomous trading systems must implement appropriate risk controls
AI-generated financial advice must be disclosed as such

4.4 Employment and HR

AI-assisted hiring, firing, or performance evaluation must include human review
Decisions affecting employment must not be made solely by AI
Candidates and employees must be informed of AI involvement

4.5 Disclosure Requirements

When using AI-generated content in contexts where users might reasonably expect human-created content, you must:

Clearly disclose that AI was used in the creation process
Not represent AI-generated content as human-created
Comply with applicable disclosure laws and regulations

5. Content Distribution Rules

5.1 AI Content Disclosure

When distributing AI-generated content to the public, you must:

Clearly label or disclose that the content was AI-generated
Not misrepresent AI outputs as human-created works
Comply with platform-specific rules for AI content

5.2 Scale Limitations

Automated posting of AI-generated content to more than 100 users without human review is prohibited
Bulk generation of content for spam or manipulation is prohibited
Rate limits and usage quotas must be respected

5.3 Synthetic Media Requirements

AI-generated or AI-modified audio, video, or images (“synthetic media”) must:

Be clearly labeled or watermarked when distributed publicly
Not be used to deceive viewers about the authenticity of content
Comply with applicable synthetic media laws and platform policies

6. Third-Party Model Terms

Your use of AI models through the Services is subject to the terms and policies of the respective Third-Party Model Providers. You are responsible for reviewing and complying with these terms.

Key Provider Policies (Summary)

Provider	Key Restrictions	Policy Link
OpenAI	No competing model training, no weapon development	Usage Policies
Anthropic	High-risk domains require human oversight, AI disclosure mandatory	Usage Policy
Google (Gemini)	18+ only, no services for minors with certain APIs	Terms of Service
Microsoft Azure	AI disclosure mandatory, watermarks for synthetic video	Code of Conduct
AWS Bedrock	No crypto mining, no security probing	Service Terms
Cohere	No jailbreaking, enterprise opt-out available	Usage Guidelines
TogetherAI	No sensitive personal data, no reverse engineering	Terms of Service
AI21 Labs	>100 users requires human review, 60-char minimum prompts	Terms of Use
Hugging Face	Public repos grant perpetual license, export control compliance	Terms of Service

Note: These summaries are for reference only. You must review the full policies of each provider you use.

7. Age Restrictions

7.1 Platform Age Requirement

The Services are intended for users 18 years of age or older. By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 18 years old.

7.2 Minor Restrictions

You may not use the Services to create applications or services directed at users under 18 without appropriate safeguards
Certain AI models (including Google Gemini) prohibit use in applications for minors
You are responsible for implementing age verification if your application may be used by minors

8. Enforcement

8.1 Monitoring

We may monitor use of the Services for compliance with this AUP using automated and manual methods. We are not obligated to monitor, but reserve the right to do so.

8.2 Enforcement Actions

If we determine that you have violated this AUP, we may take one or more of the following actions:

Warning: Issue a warning requiring you to cease the prohibited activity
Throttling: Reduce your access to Services or rate limits
Suspension: Temporarily suspend your access to some or all Services
Termination: Permanently terminate your account

8.3 Immediate Action

We may take immediate action without prior warning for:

Severe violations (child safety, violence, terrorism)
Imminent harm to Calliope AI, our users, or third parties
Legal requirements or law enforcement requests

8.4 No Refund for Violations

If your account is suspended or terminated for AUP violations, no refund will be provided for any prepaid fees.

8.5 Reporting to Authorities

We may report suspected illegal activity to appropriate law enforcement authorities, including but not limited to:

NCMEC for suspected child exploitation
FBI for suspected terrorism or national security threats
Relevant regulatory bodies for financial crimes

9. Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any violation of this AUP, please report it to:

Email: abuse@calliope.ai

Include in your report:

Description of the violation
Relevant usernames, URLs, or identifiers
Evidence or documentation (screenshots, logs, etc.)
Your contact information (optional but helpful)

We take all reports seriously and will investigate promptly. Reporter identities are kept confidential to the extent permitted by law.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this AUP to reflect changes in our Services, legal requirements, or industry practices. Material changes will be communicated via email or through the Services. Your continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated AUP.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Acceptable Use Policy, please contact us at:

Email: legal@calliope.ai

This Acceptable Use Policy was last updated on May 23, 2026.