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Readers are prohibited from using Databricks Services for this purpose and are also required to prevent third parties from doing so.
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The obligation extends beyond the user's own conduct: users are also responsible for ensuring third parties they control or permit do not engage in the prohibited use.
Readers are prohibited from using Databricks Services for this purpose and are also required to prevent third parties from doing so.
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