Stability AI
Stability AI is a UK-based generative AI company best known for creating the open-source image model **Stable Diffusion**. The company develops and maintains multi-modal foundation models across image, audio, video, and 3D domains, offering both cloud APIs and self-host deployment options.
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Stability AI FAQ
About Stability AI
How can I obtain an API key?
You can register for a developer account on the Stability AI platform and generate an API key from your dashboard. More details are available on [platform.stability.ai](https://platform.stability.ai).
My API key doesn't work — what should I do?
Check if your usage quota is exceeded, if the key has expired or been revoked, or if there are domain/IP restrictions applied to your account. See the platform FAQ for troubleshooting steps.
What are the API rate limits?
Rate limits (requests per second and per minute) depend on your plan tier. Exact limits are documented in the developer section of the Stability platform.
Can I use generated images or audio commercially?
Yes. Under the Stability AI Community License, individuals or organizations with less than USD $1 million in annual revenue may use generated content for commercial purposes.
Do I own the copyright to model outputs?
Yes. Under the license, users retain ownership of outputs they generate, provided they comply with applicable laws and Stability AI's acceptable use policy.
Do I need to pay to self-host the models?
Self-hosting of core models (e.g., Stable Diffusion 3) is free if your organization earns less than USD $1 million annually. Larger commercial users must acquire an Enterprise License.
I fine-tune or train LoRA models — do I owe any license fees?
No license fees are required for derivative works as long as your annual revenue remains below USD $1 million, even if you distribute or sell fine-tuned models.
What's the difference between core models and derivative works?
Core models are the foundational releases by Stability AI. Derivative works include fine-tunes, LoRAs, or hypernetworks built on top of them. You may distribute derivative models under the same Community License, but you cannot create new foundational models or direct competitors to Stability AI's core architecture.
Can my Community License be revoked?
Yes. Stability AI reserves the right to terminate a license if users violate the terms of use, engage in prohibited content creation, or breach commercial restrictions.
What happens if my revenue exceeds USD $1 million?
You must contact Stability AI to obtain an Enterprise License in order to continue using the models for commercial purposes.
Which license type should I choose?
Refer to the official article *"Which Type of License Do I Need?"*. Community License suits smaller creators; Enterprise License is required for companies earning above USD $1 million or embedding the models into large-scale commercial products.
Are there controversies regarding Stable Diffusion 3 licensing?
Yes. Some community discussions and media coverage have noted ambiguity around the Creator License terms for SD3, including commercial restrictions and redistribution clauses.
What if I refuse to sign an Enterprise License?
Stability AI may limit access to commercial APIs or withdraw services if you continue to use models in a revenue-generating context without a valid license.
What kind of content is prohibited?
Users must follow the Acceptable Use Policy. Prohibited content includes illegal activity, defamation, violence, hate speech, explicit sexual material, and any infringement of privacy or IP rights.
Can I use model outputs to train another AI model?
Yes, provided you are not training a new foundation model or competitor model. Using outputs for fine-tuning or creating derivative LoRAs is allowed under the Community License.
How can I cancel my subscription or manage billing?
Subscription and billing management are available via the account dashboard. Users may cancel anytime; access continues until the end of the current billing period.