4.1 – Midjourney Content Rules and Guidelines Lesson

Lesson Overview

This lesson focuses on the content guidelines every user must follow when generating images on Midjourney. Because the platform is designed as an open community, all images are visible to other users. This openness requires clear standards to keep the space safe and respectful for everyone involved. The most important rule is that all content must fit PG-13 guidelines, meaning you should avoid adult, violent, and graphic material.

Midjourney blocks the creation of images or prompts that are aggressive, abusive, or disrespectful towards others. Prompts or images with violence, harassment, nudity, sexual content, or graphic gore (such as detached body parts) are also not permitted. Offensive material—including discriminatory or derogatory content—is highly restricted, both for the safety of the community and compliance with broader platform values.

These rules matter because Midjourney uses automated systems to catch issues in real-time. Attempting to use disallowed prompts will result in your input being blocked. If you’re not sure about a prompt or image, checking the Midjourney community guidelines on their website is always a good idea. Being aware of these expectations is a core part of being a responsible creator on this platform.

Who This Is For

Anyone who plans to create and share images using Midjourney should be familiar with these rules. This lesson is especially useful if you:

• Are a new or returning Midjourney user
• Create images for public projects or teams
• Plan to share images on social media or in open forums
• Want to avoid content blocks or bans when using Midjourney
• Need to teach, guide, or manage others in responsible content creation
• Value a positive and respectful online environment

Where This Fits in a Workflow

Understanding Midjourney’s content guidelines is essential before you start generating or sharing images. You’ll refer to these rules every time you write a prompt, ensuring your creativity stays within the community’s standards.

For example, before brainstorming a new set of image ideas for a classroom project or marketing material, you’ll review these rules to avoid wasted effort or content blocks. If you’re collaborating with others, knowing these standards makes it easier to set expectations and keep projects running smoothly. Reviewing the guidelines now saves time later and helps prevent accidental missteps.

Technical & Workflow Benefits

Learning and following Midjourney’s content rules saves you time and keeps your content visible in the platform. In the past, you might have created an image only to find it rejected after the fact, requiring a complete redo. By understanding the guidelines upfront, you can focus on prompts that are more likely to succeed, reducing interruptions and frustration.

For example, if you’re developing visual concepts for a campaign, you won’t waste time on prompts that violate rules and get blocked, making your process smoother. This approach also helps you avoid warnings or suspensions from Midjourney’s monitoring system. Everyone benefits from a consistent, respectful environment—your workflow remains smooth, and the images you do create can be shared and celebrated by the whole community.

Practice Exercise

Choose a theme you’d like to use for a series of images—such as travel, food, or sports. Draft three text prompts that fit within PG-13 guidelines and do not involve violence, adult themes, or offensive content.

1. Write your three prompts, paying close attention to the rules discussed in this lesson.
2. Submit these prompts into Midjourney and see if the platform accepts your wording.

Reflect: Did any prompt get blocked? If so, consider why and revise it to stay within guidelines.

This activity will build your awareness of what is allowed, and help you practice responsible prompting.

Course Context Recap

Midjourney Content Rules and Guidelines builds directly on your start with account setup and basic image generation. It’s important to master these rules now so you avoid common stumbling blocks as your projects grow more complex. After understanding the content standards, you’ll be primed to explore more advanced techniques, knowing your work is safe to share. Continue through the Midjourney Mastery course to deepen your skills while creating responsibly and confidently.