The AUP prohibits using Databricks Services in violation of applicable law, with explicit reference to U.S. Export Administration Regulations and OFAC sanctions programs.
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This provision places on users the obligation to ensure that their use of the platform, including any data processed or models developed, does not violate U.S. export control or sanctions law, which may require affirmative compliance assessments for customers operating internationally or handling controlled technology.
The agreement requires users to comply with U.S. export control regulations and OFAC sanctions as a condition of using the Databricks Services, with violations constituting a breach of the AUP and potentially the underlying service agreement.
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"Violate any applicable laws or regulations, including export control laws and regulations (e.g., the Export Administration Regulations maintained by the U.S. Department of Commerce, trade and economic sanctions maintained by the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control).Excerpt from Databricks's AI Acceptable Use Policy
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This provision places on users the obligation to ensure that their use of the platform, including any data processed or models developed, does not violate U.S. export control or sanctions law, which may require affirmative compliance assessments for customers operating internationally or handling controlled technology.
The agreement requires users to comply with U.S. export control regulations and OFAC sanctions as a condition of using the Databricks Services, with violations constituting a breach of the AUP and potentially the underlying service agreement.
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