Databricks updated their Databricks Terms of Service on June 12, 2026. Change detected: 3 sentence(s) modified. Document contained 138 sentences after update.
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This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology
New provision grants Databricks unrestricted rights to use user-submitted feedback without confidentiality obligations, potentially affecting user intellectual property.
Expanded prohibited conduct rules to explicitly address minors protection, spam, and impersonation, providing clearer guidance on acceptable use.
New provision explicitly disclaims liability for third-party website content and practices, protecting Databricks from claims related to linked services.
Removal of indemnification clause significantly reduces user obligations to defend Databricks in legal disputes, materially improving user protection.
Removal of specific anti-scraping and automated access restrictions may impact Databricks's ability to enforce technical use policies, though 'Prohibited Uses' clause partially replaces this.
Removal of explicit privacy notice incorporation and consent acknowledgment may reduce transparency regarding data collection practices and user consent.
Removal of termination clause eliminates explicit statement of Databricks's right to terminate without notice for any reason, reducing clarity on account suspension policies.
Language was simplified and softened by removing 'sole discretion' language and 'effective immediately when we post them,' replacing with more neutral 'at any time' and 'signifies acceptance' instead of 'accept and agree.'
Clause now includes 'TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW' qualifier, adds 'EXEMPLARY' and 'STRICT LIABILITY' categories, removes 'SERVICE PROVIDERS' and 'PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS' specifics, and changes structure to 'THAT YOU MAY INCUR IN CONNECTION WITH.'
Removed second sentence with specific warranty denials (completeness, security, reliability, etc.) and replaced with explicit enumeration of implied warranties (MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT) instead; severity downgraded from medium to low.
Text is identical but severity downgraded from medium to low.
Added exclusive jurisdiction requirement specifying Northern District of California federal court or San Francisco state court, and changed 'internal laws' to 'laws applicable to agreements made and entirely performed within the State' language.
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