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Acceptable Use and Prohibited Business Categories

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision creates an ongoing compliance obligation tied to a policy document that Checkout.com may modify unilaterally. This structure allows the service provider to expand or modify restrictions on permitted use categories through policy updates rather than amendment to the primary terms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users are bound to comply with the Acceptable Use Policy as a condition of service use, and continued eligibility depends on conformity with any updates Checkout.com makes to the prohibited business list. Users bear responsibility for monitoring policy changes to maintain compliance.

How other platforms handle this

Stability AI Medium

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities: (i) copying, distributing, or disclosing any part of the Service in any medium; (ii) using any automated system, including without limitation 'robots,' 'spiders,' 'offline readers,' etc., to access the Service; (iii) transmitting...

Hugging Face Medium

Restricted Content includes clear violations of our Content Policy or applicable laws, and is subject to immediate action. Content designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to systems or devices. Content that attempts to transmit or generate malicious code (e.g., malware, trojans, vir...

Meta Medium

Your use of the Llama Materials must comply with applicable laws and regulations (including trade compliance laws and regulations) and adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy for the Llama 3 models (currently available at https://llama.meta.com/llama3/use-policy), which is hereby incorporated by referen...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You must not use Checkout.com's services in connection with any prohibited business or activity as set out in our Acceptable Use Policy. Checkout.com reserves the right to update the list of prohibited businesses and activities at any time.

— Excerpt from Checkout.com's Checkout.com Terms

Applicable regulations

CFAA
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Checkout.com Terms
Entity
Checkout.com
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-005505
Document ID
CA-D-00662
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
b7bcf1d02b7a882de41fec813b6d8003150951ca3da3369ec07660cc5c1ab538
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 20:58 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Checkout.com
Document: Checkout.com Terms
Record ID: CA-P-005505
Captured: 2026-05-07 20:58:42 UTC
SHA-256: b7bcf1d02b7a882d…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/checkoutcom/checkoutcom-terms/acceptable-use-and-prohibited-business-categories/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Checkout.com's Acceptable Use and Prohibited Business Categories clause do?

The provision creates an ongoing compliance obligation tied to a policy document that Checkout.com may modify unilaterally. This structure allows the service provider to expand or modify restrictions on permitted use categories through policy updates rather than amendment to the primary terms.

How does this clause affect you?

Users are bound to comply with the Acceptable Use Policy as a condition of service use, and continued eligibility depends on conformity with any updates Checkout.com makes to the prohibited business list. Users bear responsibility for monitoring policy changes to maintain compliance.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Checkout.com?

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