Acceptable Use Policy — AI Generated Content

Last updated: September 11, 2026

1. Scope

This policy applies to all content generated, published, transmitted, or stored through the EduMate platform, including:

  • Text: AI-generated text, conversations, explanations, practice problems, graded answers, and articles
  • User Input (Prompts): Questions, topics, and instructions submitted by users to the AI tutor
  • Uploaded Images: Images uploaded for analysis by the AI tutor (processed and not stored beyond the session)

2. Content Standards and Prohibited Categories

EduMate explicitly prohibits using this service to generate the following six categories of content:

  • Pornography / NSFW content
  • Violence / Gore
  • Hate speech
  • Child Safety (CSAM)
  • Deepfakes / Impersonation
  • Copyright or trademark infringement

2.1 Zero Tolerance — Immediate Action

The following content, once discovered, will result in immediate action and may be reported to authorities:

  • Child sexual exploitation content (CSAM) or any sexual content involving minors
  • Content promoting or assisting terrorism, extremism, or mass violence
  • Instructions for creating weapons of mass destruction
  • Content inciting genocide or ethnic hatred
  • Non-consensual deepfake sexual content targeting real individuals

2.2 General Prohibited Activities

  • Generate or distribute false information, rumors, or disinformation
  • Impersonate real individuals, brands, or organizations
  • Infringe on intellectual property, portrait rights, or privacy
  • Present AI-generated content as human-created work
  • Mass-generate spam or fraudulent content
  • Use jailbreak prompts to bypass platform safety mechanisms
  • Train, fine-tune, benchmark, or distill AI or machine learning models that compete directly or indirectly with EduMate using inputs, outputs, model responses, or any derivative data from this service
  • Systematically scrape or collect model outputs for purposes beyond your authorized personal use
  • Present AI-generated content as professional work of licensed practitioners (e.g., doctors, lawyers, financial advisors)

3. AI Model Disclosure

EduMate is an independent product that uses third-party AI infrastructure. The AI models used are:

  • DeepSeek — For conversational tutoring, explanations, and content generation
  • Creem Moderation API — For content safety filtering of user input (input filtering only)

EduMate is an independent brand. These models are industry-standard and are used solely to provide the tutoring service. The service and its outputs are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the model providers.

4. Content Moderation Mechanism

EduMate employs a content moderation system combining automated input filtering and human review.

4.1 Automated Input Filtering

User input (prompts) submitted to the AI tutor is automatically screened before processing:

  • Input filtering: User prompts are analyzed by a content safety API to detect prohibited content
  • Safety service used: Creem Moderation API (input filtering only)

4.2 Human Review

  • User-reported content is reviewed by our Trust & Safety team
  • Reviewers complete content safety training and sign confidentiality agreements

4.3 Periodic Audits

  • Regular evaluation of moderation system effectiveness

4.4 Content Classification Standards

Level Description Review Action
L1 CriticalChild safety, terrorismAuto-block + human confirmationImmediate ban + report
L2 High RiskSevere violationsAuto-flag + priority reviewRemove content + suspend account
L3 Medium RiskGeneral violationsHuman reviewWarning + content removal
L4 Low RiskMinor violationsReport-triggeredWarning + modification request

5. Reporting Mechanism

5.1 When to Report

  • Content that violates this policy's content standards
  • Content involving child safety, terrorism, or other serious violations
  • Discovery of AI impersonation or infringement of your rights
  • Other situations the platform deems reportable

5.2 Reporting Principles

  • Confidentiality: Reporter identity is strictly protected
  • Neutrality: All reports undergo independent, objective review
  • Anti-abuse: Malicious or false reports will be recorded and handled

6. Response and Processing Timelines

Violation Type Initial Response Resolution Complete
L1 CriticalWithin 2 hoursWithin 24 hours
L2 High RiskWithin 24 hoursWithin 3 business days
L3 Medium RiskWithin 3 business daysWithin 7 business days
L4 Low RiskWithin 5 business daysWithin 15 business days

If extended processing time is needed, we will proactively notify the reporter with an explanation. Processing flow: Report received (auto-confirmation) → Initial classification (L1–L4) → Content review (automated + human) → Action decision → Action execution → Result notification.

7. Enforcement Actions

Action Measure Applicable Scenario
1. Content WarningWritten warning, require deletion or modificationFirst minor violation
2. Content RemovalRemove violating contentConfirmed L3–L4
3. Feature LimitationReduce API call limits or model accessMultiple minor violations or single L3
4. Account SuspensionTemporarily suspend, pending reviewL2 or cumulative violations
5. Permanent BanPermanently terminate accessL1 or multiple L2
6. Legal ActionReport to law enforcement, cooperate with investigationL1 suspected of violation

8. Appeals

If you disagree with an enforcement result, you may submit an appeal within 15 days of receiving notification:

  • Appeal channel: appeal@edumate.ai
  • Processing time: Within 10 business days
  • Review method: Independent reviewer not involved in the original decision conducts the re-review

9. Transparency and Policy Updates

  • Significant changes to this policy will be notified at least 15 days in advance via email or platform notice
  • Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

10. Contact Us

This policy is for reference only and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend consulting a legal professional with AI compliance experience before formal publication.