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Prohibition on Malware and Harmful Code

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes operational boundaries for AWS infrastructure use by defining content and activity restrictions. The clause functions as a baseline security requirement that applies across all AWS services and is enforceable through AWS's ability to suspend or terminate service access for violations.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users agree to refrain from specific conduct categories—distributing malware, building supporting infrastructure, or enabling prohibited activities—as a condition of AWS service use. Violation of these restrictions subjects the user's AWS account to enforcement action under AWS's terms, including suspension or termination of service.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Malicious and Harmful Content. Distributing malware or other malicious code or content. Creating infrastructure to support activities prohibited in this policy. Facilitating or enabling any of the activities prohibited in this policy.

— Excerpt from Amazon's AWS Acceptable Use Policy

Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal
DMCA
United States Federal
DSA
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
AWS Acceptable Use Policy
Entity
Amazon
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 27, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010813
Document ID
CA-D-00028
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
35a0e34b7136e83dd0dca01e14dd192b01d7012211f2617232fe3d1a27218091
Analysis generated
April 27, 2026 10:50 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Amazon
Document: AWS Acceptable Use Policy
Record ID: CA-P-010813
Captured: 2026-04-27 10:50:37 UTC
SHA-256: 35a0e34b7136e83d…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/amazon/aws-acceptable-use-policy/prohibition-on-malware-and-harmful-code/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Amazon's Prohibition on Malware and Harmful Code clause do?

This provision establishes operational boundaries for AWS infrastructure use by defining content and activity restrictions. The clause functions as a baseline security requirement that applies across all AWS services and is enforceable through AWS's ability to suspend or terminate service access for violations.

How does this clause affect you?

Users agree to refrain from specific conduct categories—distributing malware, building supporting infrastructure, or enabling prohibited activities—as a condition of AWS service use. Violation of these restrictions subjects the user's AWS account to enforcement action under AWS's terms, including suspension or termination of service.

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