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Links to Third-Party Websites and No Endorsement

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What it is

The agreement disclaims Datadog's responsibility for third-party websites linked from datadoghq.com, including those in advertisements and sponsored links. Users who access linked third-party sites do so at their own risk and under those sites' own terms.

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes that Datadog accepts no responsibility for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites linked from its website, including sponsored content. Users should be aware that clicking outbound links, including from advertisements on the Datadog website, subjects them to separate terms and data practices not covered by this document.

Change history

added May 21, 2026

This new provision disclaims Datadog's responsibility for third-party linked content and damages arising from third-party website use, protecting Datadog from liability for external resources.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, Datadog accepts no liability for harm arising from use of third-party websites linked from datadoghq.com, and users access those sites subject to the third parties' own terms and conditions. The clause explicitly covers linked content in advertisements and sponsored links on the website.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If the Website contains links to other sites and resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for your convenience only. This includes links contained in advertisements, including banner advertisements and sponsored links. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources, and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. If you decide to access any of the third-party websites linked to this Website, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites.

— Excerpt from Datadog's Datadog Terms of Use

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Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

1. REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Disclaimers of responsibility for third-party linked content are standard in website terms and are generally consistent with the liability frameworks established by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act for platform-hosted links. However, the FTC requires that sponsored links and native advertising be clearly identified as such; the disclosure of sponsored links in this clause may interact with FTC endorsement and disclosure guidelines. 2. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Low. This clause is operationally standard and primarily informs users that outbound navigation transfers responsibility to third-party terms. The reference to advertisements and sponsored links is worth noting for organizations conducting brand safety or content review of the Datadog website. 3. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU users accessing linked third-party sites may encounter GDPR-governed data processing by those third parties independent of Datadog's Privacy Policy. Users should review applicable third-party privacy notices before interacting with linked resources. 4. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: No direct procurement implications for enterprise users. Organizations conducting security reviews of vendor web properties should note that linked third-party resources are outside Datadog's stated scope of control and responsibility. 5. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Organizations with policies restricting access to third-party sites via corporate devices should note that the Datadog website may include outbound links to third-party resources, including sponsored content, that are not governed by Datadog's terms or privacy policy.

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Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Datadog Terms of Use
Entity
Datadog
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
May 21, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-012828
Document ID
CA-D-00545
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 01:57 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Datadog
Document: Datadog Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-012828
Captured: 2026-05-21 01:57:31 UTC
SHA-256: 5c905856e5b40a8f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/datadog/datadog-terms-of-use/links-to-third-party-websites-and-no-endorsement/
Accessed: June 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Datadog's Links to Third-Party Websites and No Endorsement clause do?

This provision establishes that Datadog accepts no responsibility for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites linked from its website, including sponsored content. Users should be aware that clicking outbound links, including from advertisements on the Datadog website, subjects them to separate terms and data practices not covered by this document.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, Datadog accepts no liability for harm arising from use of third-party websites linked from datadoghq.com, and users access those sites subject to the third parties' own terms and conditions. The clause explicitly covers linked content in advertisements and sponsored links on the website.

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