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Unilateral Modification Without Notice

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What it is

Databricks can change the rules for using their websites whenever they want, and simply posting the new version online counts as notifying you. If you keep using the site, you have legally agreed to the new terms.

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)

Users have no guaranteed advance notice before terms change, meaning rights or obligations can shift without direct communication to the user.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Continued use of any Databricks public website after a terms update constitutes acceptance, so users who do not actively monitor the terms page may unknowingly agree to materially different conditions affecting their rights or data use.

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Databricks reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will post the most current version of these Terms on the Sites. Your continued use of the Sites after Databricks posts revised Terms signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Excerpt from Databricks's Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Browsewrap modification clauses have faced scrutiny under FTC guidelines on unfair or deceptive practices, particularly where the notice mechanism is passive and the changes are material.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

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-008066
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-008066
Captured: 2026-05-10 02:08:03 UTC
SHA-256: adf59526e7670e55…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/databricks/databricks-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-008066/unilateral-modification-without-notice/
Accessed: Sept. 13, 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 Unilateral Modification Without Notice clause do?

Users have no guaranteed advance notice before terms change, meaning rights or obligations can shift without direct communication to the user.

How does this clause affect you?

Continued use of any Databricks public website after a terms update constitutes acceptance, so users who do not actively monitor the terms page may unknowingly agree to materially different conditions affecting their rights or data use.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 296 platforms. See the full comparison.

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