Provision record
Amazon · AWS Acceptable Use Policy · View original document ↗

AWS Right to Remove or Disable Content

High confidence Common · 270 of 343 platforms

Key Facts · in the document’s own words

May Amazon remove or disable access to any content or resource that violates the Policy?
“We may investigate any suspected violation of this Policy, and remove or disable access to any content or resource that violates this Policy.”
Version CA-V-000641, captured April 19, 2026 · live source ↗
Our reading, not the document’s words
Amazon may remove or disable access to any content or resource that violates the Policy.
Stay ahead of the changes
Track Amazon and hear on the next check after its terms change. We check daily where we can, and show you where we can't.
Share 𝕏 Share in Share 🔒 PDF
ⓘ

This analysis describes what Amazon's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Generated by a model from the captured document; not read by a person

Amazon holds unilateral authority to remove or disable content or resources upon a finding of Policy violation, which can directly affect service availability.

⚠

Interpretive note: The excerpt contains two independent propositions shared with id 18234. The primary proposition selected here is the removal/disabling right. The investigative right is recorded in omitted_material.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Generated by a model from the captured document; not read by a person

Content or resources you host on AWS may be removed or made inaccessible if Amazon determines they violate the Policy.

How other platforms handle this

Eufy

remove or disable access to any relevant content.

LexisNexis

Provider reserves the right to remove any Content that allegedly infringes another person's copyright.

OpenAI

If you believe we have suspended or terminated your account in error, you can file an appeal with us by contacting our Support team.

See all platforms with this clause type →
▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
"
We may investigate any suspected violation of this Policy, and remove or disable access to any content or resource that violates this Policy.

Excerpt from Amazon's AWS Acceptable Use Policy

Provision details

Document information
Document
AWS Acceptable Use Policy
Entity
Amazon
Date stated by the document
July 1, 2021
As printed in Amazon’s text (version CA-V-000641), not a ConductAtlas date.
Tracking information
First captured by ConductAtlas
March 6, 2026
Text quoted from version
CA-V-000641, captured April 19, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-018235
Document ID
CA-D-000028
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Extracted-text SHA-256 (version CA-V-000641)
e3f07b1f3c1166a1381eb0debff157478ae96974de3b5b6f4053541cafa82703
Analysis generated
April 27, 2026 10:50 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Excerpt found in version CA-V-000641, captured April 19, 2026 (checked Oct. 5, 2026)
Citation Record
Entity: Amazon
Document: AWS Acceptable Use Policy
Record ID: CA-P-018235
Version: CA-V-000641
Captured: 2026-04-19 06:03:34 UTC
SHA-256: e3f07b1f3c1166a1…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/amazon/aws-acceptable-use-policy/provision/CA-P-018235/aws-right-to-remove-or-disable-content/
Accessed: Oct. 23, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Categories

Other risks in this policy

Get the weekly coverage letter

Companies change their terms without announcing it. We capture governance documents, compare each new version with the last, and publish what changed, with the source text behind it. One email a week on what we found and what we could not reach.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Amazon's AWS Right to Remove or Disable Content clause do?

Amazon holds unilateral authority to remove or disable content or resources upon a finding of Policy violation, which can directly affect service availability.

How does this clause affect you?

Content or resources you host on AWS may be removed or made inaccessible if Amazon determines they violate the Policy.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 270 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Amazon?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Amazon.