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Prohibited Uses

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What it is

You can only use Databricks websites for lawful purposes and must not use them to spam, impersonate others, harm minors, or violate any laws.

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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause creates enforceable behavioral boundaries for platform access by specifying prohibited conduct categories. These restrictions serve as operational compliance requirements and define conduct that may result in service termination or other enforcement actions under the terms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who violate the prohibited use provisions, including any attempt to use the sites for spam or impersonation, may have their access terminated and could face legal consequences under applicable law.

How other platforms handle this

Google AI Studio Medium

You will comply with, and ensure that your Applications comply with, all applicable laws, regulations, and third-party rights (including privacy laws, intellectual property laws, and export control laws). You must not use the services to develop or provide applications that would infringe or violate...

OpenAI Medium

You agree to comply with our Usage Policies, which are incorporated into these Terms. You may not use our Services to develop or train competing AI models, to generate content that violates our policies, or for any illegal purpose. Violation of our Usage Policies may result in suspension or terminat...

Hugging Face Medium

Restricted Content includes clear violations of our Content Policy or applicable laws, and is subject to immediate action. Content designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to systems or devices. Content that attempts to transmit or generate malicious code (e.g., malware, trojans, vir...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You may use the Sites only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Sites: In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or foreign law or regulation; For the purpose of exploiting, harming, or attempting to exploit or harm minors in any way; To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any 'junk mail,' 'chain letter,' 'spam,' or any other similar solicitation; To impersonate or attempt to impersonate Databricks, a Databricks employee, another user, or any other person or entity.

— Excerpt from Databricks's Databricks Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The prohibited use clause mirrors standard terms required for compliance with US law, including CAN-SPAM for spam prohibitions, COPPA for minors protection, and general federal and state law compliance requirements. The FTC enforces CAN-SPAM and has authority over unfair or deceptive practices related to impersonation. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Low. This is a standard compliance clause consistent with industry norms and applicable law. The practical governance implication is that enterprise users should ensure internal acceptable use policies for third-party websites are consistent with these restrictions. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: The clause references federal, state, local, and foreign law, which is appropriately broad for a globally accessible website. No jurisdiction-specific heightened exposure is created by this clause beyond compliance with applicable local law. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: No unusual vendor or procurement implications. Standard acceptable use restrictions that enterprise legal teams should confirm are mirrored in internal employee guidelines for third-party website use. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Organizations should confirm that any automated access, scraping, or bulk communications involving Databricks web properties are consistent with these prohibited use provisions and applicable law.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC enforces CAN-SPAM provisions relevant to the spam prohibition and has authority over impersonation practices that may constitute unfair or deceptive acts
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Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Databricks Terms of Service
Entity
Databricks
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008069
Document ID
CA-D-00459
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
adf59526e7670e551d2b345f6ac61b05e8e4cfa521993a4c0f8771d09b909df3
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 02:08 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Databricks
Document: Databricks Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-008069
Captured: 2026-05-10 02:08:03 UTC
SHA-256: adf59526e7670e55…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/databricks/databricks-terms-of-service/prohibited-uses/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Low
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Databricks's Prohibited Uses clause do?

The clause creates enforceable behavioral boundaries for platform access by specifying prohibited conduct categories. These restrictions serve as operational compliance requirements and define conduct that may result in service termination or other enforcement actions under the terms.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who violate the prohibited use provisions, including any attempt to use the sites for spam or impersonation, may have their access terminated and could face legal consequences under applicable law.

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