Acceptable Use
Last updated: November 2026
The network is open, but it is not a shield. Operators may refuse traffic, and you are responsible for what you send.
Who may use it
You must be 18 or older and able to enter a binding contract where you live. The software is not directed at children.
Prohibited content
Do not use the network to create or distribute child sexual abuse material, to plan violence, or to violate another person's privacy. There is no automatic content filter: a prompt is not inspected before it reaches a worker, though the worker may refuse it and the operator serving it can see it.
Worker discretion
A worker may refuse any job. Running a worker does not oblige you to serve content you do not want to serve, and the marketplace does not override that choice.
No abuse of the protocol
Do not attempt to drain escrow, forge receipts, spam the registry, or disrupt other peers. Behaviour that breaks the protocol is a reason to be ignored by operators.
Sanctions and export
Do not use the network if you are subject to sanctions that prohibit it, or from a jurisdiction where sending or receiving USDC is unlawful.
Your local law
You are responsible for complying with the law where you live. The protocol is permissionless; that does not make every use lawful.