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Incorporation of Separately Published AI Guidelines

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What it is

The AUP incorporates Databricks' separately published AI guidelines by reference, making compliance with those guidelines a condition of permissible use of 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 creates a two-document compliance obligation in which the full scope of AI-related use restrictions is not contained within the AUP itself, and where updates to the AI guidelines document may alter compliance requirements without a formal AUP amendment.

Interpretive note: The content and update mechanism of the separately published AI guidelines document are not reproduced in the AUP, so the full scope of this obligation cannot be assessed from the AUP alone.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, users are bound by Databricks' AI guidelines as a condition of AUP compliance, requiring ongoing monitoring of that separate document for any updates that may affect permissible use.

How other platforms handle this

Kajabi Medium

In addition to these Terms, you also agree to: Our Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP"): https://legal.kajabi.com/policies/aup

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...

Teachable Medium

You agree not to post, upload, publish, submit or transmit any content that: (i) infringes, misappropriates or violates a third party's patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, moral rights or other intellectual property rights, or rights of publicity or privacy; (ii) violates, or encourages any ...

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Otherwise violate Databricks' AI guidelines.

— Excerpt from Databricks's Databricks AI Acceptable Use Policy

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Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

1. REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The AI guidelines document, referenced but not reproduced in the AUP, may engage with a range of regulatory frameworks depending on its content, including the EU AI Act, FTC guidance on AI and algorithmic decision-making, and sector-specific AI governance frameworks. The applicable regulatory landscape cannot be fully assessed from the AUP alone. 2. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The incorporation by reference of a document that may be updated independently creates ongoing compliance monitoring obligations. Enterprise customers who have implemented AI governance programs aligned to the current AI guidelines may face compliance gaps if the guidelines are updated without adequate notice. 3. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU customers should assess the AI guidelines against EU AI Act requirements. U.S. customers in regulated industries including financial services, healthcare, and employment should assess the AI guidelines against applicable sector-specific AI guidance from the CFPB, ONC, and EEOC. 4. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: The AUP does not specify a notice period for updates to the AI guidelines, nor does it define whether changes to the AI guidelines are treated as amendments to the applicable service agreement. Legal teams should assess whether the underlying service agreement addresses this dynamic reference structure. 5. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should establish a process for monitoring updates to Databricks' AI guidelines, assess the current guidelines against the organization's AI governance program, and evaluate whether the service agreement contains provisions addressing notice of and consent to changes in the incorporated AI guidelines.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over AI-related unfair or deceptive practices, which is relevant to the AI guidelines incorporated by reference into this AUP.
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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-013093
Document ID
CA-D-00838
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Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 04:54 UTC
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Entity: Databricks
Document: Databricks AI Acceptable Use Policy
Record ID: CA-P-013093
Captured: 2026-05-21 04:54:09 UTC
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/databricks/databricks-ai-acceptable-use-policy/incorporation-of-separately-published-ai-guidelines/
Accessed: June 8, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Databricks's Incorporation of Separately Published AI Guidelines clause do?

This provision creates a two-document compliance obligation in which the full scope of AI-related use restrictions is not contained within the AUP itself, and where updates to the AI guidelines document may alter compliance requirements without a formal AUP amendment.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, users are bound by Databricks' AI guidelines as a condition of AUP compliance, requiring ongoing monitoring of that separate document for any updates that may affect permissible use.

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