Why is my prompt getting moderated?

My prompt is getting moderated

If your request returns a Request Moderated or Content Moderated status, it means our content moderation system has flagged either your input or the generated output.

What do the statuses mean?

• Request Moderated: Your input (prompt or image) was flagged before processing began. You are not charged for this request.
• Content Moderated: The generated output was flagged after processing completed. The result cannot be delivered.

What can you do?

1. Adjust your prompt

Try rephrasing your prompt to be more specific about what you want. Vague or ambiguous prompts are more likely to trigger moderation. Focus on describing the desired output clearly.

2. Adjust the safety_tolerance parameter

You can control moderation sensitivity using the safety_tolerance parameter in your API request:

• 0: Most strict moderation
• 2: Default
• 5: Least strict moderation

If your content is being flagged but is appropriate for your use case, try increasing the value. This parameter is available on all generation endpoints.

3. Check your input images

If you are sending input images (for editing or reference), make sure they comply with our usage policy. Moderation applies to both text prompts and image inputs.

Am I charged for moderated requests?

No. You are not charged for requests that return a moderated status. Only successful generations (status: Ready) consume credits.

Still having issues?

If you believe your content is being incorrectly moderated, reach out to us at support@blackforestlabs.ai with your request ID and we can look into it.