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Illegal Content and CSAM Prohibition

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What it is

The AUP explicitly prohibits the generation, transmission, or storage of child sexual abuse material or any content that exploits or harms minors using the Databricks Services.

This analysis describes what Databricks'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes a contractual prohibition that mirrors independently applicable federal criminal statutes, and its inclusion in the AUP creates an explicit grounds for immediate service termination upon violation.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The agreement prohibits any use of Databricks Services to generate, transmit, or store CSAM or content harmful to minors, consistent with applicable federal criminal law.

How other platforms handle this

ActiveCampaign Medium

Delete or revise any material, including Marketing Content, posted by another person or entity;

Mailchimp Medium

Send content created in Mailchimp through another service.

TikTok Medium

use TikTok Content...another user's content or generative AI-enabled features for commercial purposes unless permitted by TikTok USDS Joint Venture or the user, respectively...

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Generate, transmit, or store child sexual abuse material or any content that exploits or harms minors.

Excerpt from Databricks's AI Acceptable Use Policy

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Databricks AI Acceptable Use Policy
Entity
Databricks
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
May 21, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-013089
Document ID
CA-D-00838
Evidence Provenance
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Content hash (SHA-256)
401d30e8ae58ad51cb53077f833c2704cf60e064d26c5e24eb94b447171f196c
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 04:54 UTC
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Citation Record
Entity: Databricks
Document: Databricks AI Acceptable Use Policy
Record ID: CA-P-013089
Captured: 2026-05-21 04:54:09 UTC
SHA-256: 401d30e8ae58ad51…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/databricks/databricks-ai-acceptable-use-policy/provision/CA-P-013089/illegal-content-and-csam-prohibition/
Accessed: July 30, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Databricks's Illegal Content and CSAM Prohibition clause do?

This provision establishes a contractual prohibition that mirrors independently applicable federal criminal statutes, and its inclusion in the AUP creates an explicit grounds for immediate service termination upon violation.

How does this clause affect you?

The agreement prohibits any use of Databricks Services to generate, transmit, or store CSAM or content harmful to minors, consistent with applicable federal criminal law.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 282 platforms. See the full comparison.

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