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Acceptable Use Policy Incorporation

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What it is

By agreeing to this contract, you also agree to Comcast's Acceptable Use Policy, which sets rules for how you can use the internet and other services.

This analysis describes what Comcast'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)

The provision incorporates external policy documents into the binding terms of service by reference, meaning updates to those policies modify the operative restrictions and requirements governing service use without requiring separate amendment to the primary terms document.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

You are bound by rules contained in an external policy document you may not have read, and violations can result in account suspension or termination.

How other platforms handle this

Shopify Medium

You must read, agree with, and comply with the Shopify Acceptable Use Policy (the 'AUP') which is incorporated herein by reference and which can be found at the URL: https://www.shopify.com/legal/aup. We reserve the right to modify the Acceptable Use Policy at any time. Violations of the Acceptable ...

DocuSign Low

By using the Site, you specifically agree not to, and not permit others to, engage in any activity or transmit any information that, in our sole discretion: [followed by enumerated restrictions including illegal activity, harmful content, hacking, viruses, spam, and other prohibited uses].

Revolut High

For example, the Revolut app or Revolut Card must not be used (directly or indirectly) as follows: for illegal purposes (for example, committing fraud); in a way that we reasonably believe might harm our ability to provide our services; only to send money to and receive money from a credit card; for...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Your use of certain Services may also be subject to acceptable use policies, available at xfinity.com/policies. For example, our Acceptable Use for Xfinity Internet Policy is available at xfinity.com/Corporate/Customers/Policies/HighSpeedInternetAUP.

— Excerpt from Comcast's Comcast Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

Incorporation by reference of external policy documents in consumer contracts raises regulatory concerns around adequate disclosure; FTC guidance requires that incorporated terms be reasonably accessible and clearly disclosed.

Full compliance analysis

Regulatory citations, enforcement risk, and due diligence action items.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
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Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Comcast Terms of Service
Entity
Comcast
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001709
Document ID
CA-D-00343
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
365182df1fc8d08ad5a4db3e330a4888170af72a3563478ffc240dfc32f2008d
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 04:56 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Comcast
Document: Comcast Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-001709
Captured: 2026-03-20 04:56:45 UTC
SHA-256: 365182df1fc8d08a…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/comcast/comcast-terms-of-service/acceptable-use-policy-incorporation/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Comcast's Acceptable Use Policy Incorporation clause do?

The provision incorporates external policy documents into the binding terms of service by reference, meaning updates to those policies modify the operative restrictions and requirements governing service use without requiring separate amendment to the primary terms document.

How does this clause affect you?

You are bound by rules contained in an external policy document you may not have read, and violations can result in account suspension or termination.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 11 platforms. See the full comparison.

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