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.
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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.
The updated terms now explicitly prohibit the deployment of AI Agents to access, use, interact with, or take action on Comcast services unless Comcast expressly grants permission. This includes automated activities such as obtaining information, making requests, monitoring activity, copying, downloading, scraping, or data mining the services. The agreement also prohibits AI Agents from accepting terms on a user's behalf or engaging in support or sales interactions. Users who currently use automation tools or third-party integrations with Comcast services may need to seek express permission from Comcast or discontinue such automated access.
View change record →While AUP references now appear in the Service Suspension provision, removal of explicit AUP incorporation as a standalone provision may reduce its standalone legal enforceability.
View full change record →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.
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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 Terms of Service
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.
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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.
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.
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