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Prohibition on IP-infringing use of CL or API

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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You agree not to use CL or the API in any manner or for any purpose that infringes, misappropriates, or otherwise violates any intellectual property right or other right of any person

Excerpt from Craigslist's Terms of Use

Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal
DMCA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Craigslist Terms of Use
Entity
Craigslist
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 18, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-035896
Document ID
CA-D-00287
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
80f85263c430b95f91b78125e0dbb2505055453e668ec19eefe4b53b64a4af6b
Analysis generated
April 18, 2026 11:49 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Craigslist
Document: Craigslist Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-035896
Captured: 2026-04-18 11:49:41 UTC
SHA-256: 80f85263c430b95f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/craigslist/craigslist-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-035896/prohibition-on-ip-infringing-use-of-cl-or-api/
Accessed: Aug. 6, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Craigslist's Prohibition on IP-infringing use of CL or API clause do?

The clause states: “You agree not to use CL or the API in any manner or for any purpose that infringes, misappropriates, or otherwise violates any intellectual property right or other right of any person”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 281 platforms. See the full comparison.

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