Change record
CA-C-004682
Databricks Terms of Service
Entity
Date detected
August 28, 2026
Effective date
August 28, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Changes
1 sentence modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
All users

Databricks updated terminology in its Terms of Service to refer to the 'Databricks Data + AI Platform Services' instead of simply 'Databricks Platform Services'. This clarification reflects a naming change to the platform offering but does not materially alter what services the terms govern or what agreement applies to users accessing the platform.

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What this means for you

The updated terms now refer to 'Databricks Data + AI Platform Services' rather than 'Databricks Platform Services'. This is a terminology change to align with the platform's current branding. The scope of services governed by the terms, the applicable agreements, and user rights and obligations remain unchanged.

Key Clauses Affected

Platform Services Definition

Platform name changed to 'Databricks Data + AI Platform Services' to reflect current branding, but scope and governing agreements remain unchanged.

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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

Evidence Verification

✓ Verified
Previous Version
9002b4fc3928e11b31042e6467b828db1537eefb91705004f01eab0f22188967
June 26, 2026 00:52 UTC
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Current Version
f9206df3279810d2c2bf8964a711f31074e5f4c145ed9c1c50bcd2e1550d903c
August 28, 2026 00:55 UTC
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Change Detected
August 28, 2026 00:55 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://www.databricks.com/legal/terms-of-use
Citation Record
Entity: Databricks
Document: Databricks Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-C-004682
Captured: 2026-08-28 00:55:32 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-08-28-databricks-databricks-terms-of-service-4682/
Accessed: Aug. 28, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change is a terminology update reflecting platform rebranding. The substantive scope of services covered by these terms, the applicable governing agreements, and the allocation of responsibilities between Databricks and users remain unchanged. No material …

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Document Context

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Document
Databricks Terms of Service
Entity
Databricks
Captured
August 28, 2026
Source URL
https://www.databricks.com/legal/terms-of-use
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