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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)

Violating the prohibited use terms can result in Databricks terminating your access to the sites and potentially exposing you to legal liability.

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

Skillshare Medium

If we learn that we've collected the personal data of a child under the age of 13 or 16, as applicable, we'll take reasonable steps to delete the personal data. This may require us to delete the Skillshare account...

Mailchimp Medium

Our moderators will thoughtfully consider any explanations and supplemental information provided by the Member when deciding whether to take action or reinstate access.

Glassdoor Medium

If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data without parental consent, we remove such data and terminate the child's account (except where we are required to retain all or a portion of such data for compliance purposes).

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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 Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & 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.

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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
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
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/provision/CA-P-008069/prohibited-uses/
Accessed: Sept. 13, 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?

Violating the prohibited use terms can result in Databricks terminating your access to the sites and potentially exposing you to legal liability.

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.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 277 platforms. See the full comparison.

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