Output-Level Disclosures
Synthetic Media Watermark Notice
User-facing notice that media carries a machine-readable marker.
In reviewMediumFriction: lowArticle 50(2)Code of Practice
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Problem
User-facing notice that media carries a machine-readable marker. This pattern helps address:
- media reuse outside the product
When to use
- When media is exported or shared
When not to use
- Text-only outputs
Do
- Explain that a machine-readable marker is embedded
Don't
- Claim the watermark is tamper-proof
Example copy
short
Contains an AI watermark.
contextual
This media includes a machine-readable AI provenance marker.
detailed
This image was generated by AI and carries a machine-readable marker indicating its synthetic origin. The marker may be reduced or removed by later editing.
Implementation checklist
- Integrate C2PA or similar provenance signal
- Document watermark limitations
Accessibility notes
- Provide as text near the media
Related patterns
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