Character.AI restores private characters in 4 days with a 260-character appeal template
Character.AI users can restore a character marked private due to a likeness rights report within about four days by submitting a 260-character appeal template, according to a post from October 2026. The platform’s automated review system flags characters for privacy violations based on keyword matching in names, descriptions, or generated images, often without human oversight. Users who…
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- Character.AI restores private characters in ~4 days with a 260-character appeal template
- Likeness rights reports trigger automated bans without human review, often due to proper nouns or suggestive phrasing
- Private status is temporary and does not delete characters or accounts, but users must appeal within the review period
The author, who experienced this firsthand in September 2026, notes that likeness rights reports trigger an immediate ‘guilty until proven innocent’ review. Copyright reports allow more room for rebuttal, but likeness claims—even for fictional characters—can trigger automated bans if proper nouns or suggestive phrasing (like ‘based on’) appear. The platform lacks transparency about specific violations, forcing users to guess which details triggered the report. The author recommends avoiding references to real people, including disclaimers like ‘This is fiction,’ and preparing for temporary revenue loss during appeals.
Character.AI character made private due to likeness rights report, restored in 4 days with a 260-character template
note.com · 14 October 2026
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